Nightside Report June 9, 2021: 8-year-old boy sells his Pokémon cards to pay for his puppy’s surgery, Michigan businesses still struggle to find employees

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8-year-old boy sells his Pokemon cards to help pay for dog's surgery

8-year-old Michigan boy sells his Pokémon cards to pay for his puppy’s surgery

DETROIT – An 8-year-old boy from Taylor made a sacrifice to help his best friend.

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When Bryson Kiliman heard his parents talking about the expensive vet bills they may not be able to pay, he got to work.

He spends his summers in Michigan with his dad and grandpa, but when he’s not in Michigan, he’s with his mom and stepdad in Virginia -- that’s where get got his best friend, a Rottweiler/lab mix named Bruce.

At 4 months old, Bruce became sick with parvo.

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The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 891,314; Death toll now at 19,439

Metro Detroit weather: Changes coming to heat, humidity, storm chances this weekend

We’ve got a whole lot more of the same ahead of us, but there are a few changes from the ongoing heat, humidity and afternoon storms.

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4 Fast Facts

  • A recently revealed mural in Macomb County is drawing criticism and now the artist herself even wants it taken down. Click here to read more.
  • For a third day, crews dug up graves at Gethsemane Cemetery as families fear their loved ones are buried in the wrong place. Click here to read more.
  • Gun Shop owners and police in Metro Detroit said they are facing a massive shortage of ammunition. Click here to read more.
  • A 23-year-old woman was released from police custody Wednesday after a fatal two-vehicle collision that morning. Click here to read more.

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Michigan businesses still struggle to find employees

There’s a new twist in the ongoing struggle to hire workers.

Some Metro Detroit bar and restaurant owners claim they are being used by people looking for work, but don’t want the job.

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Bo Schembechler’s son to offer evidence against father in case of Dr. Robert Anderson’s abuse

The son of legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler said he will come forward with evidence against his father in the case of a university doctor believed to have sexually abused hundreds of patients.

Matt Schembechler’s attorney said his client was abused by Dr. Robert Anderson and that his father, Bo Schembechler, failed to protect him and other athletes.

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About the Author:

DeJanay Booth joined WDIV as a web producer in July 2020. She previously worked as a news reporter in New Mexico before moving back to Michigan.