Nightside Report Dec. 31, 2020: Family of man killed in hit-and-run find out on social media a week after, Michigan AG weighs in on election, Enbridge lawsuits; Pet food recall and more

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View of Detroit from the Windsor sky camera on Dec. 31, 2020 at 7:39 p.m. (WDIV)

Family of man killed in Detroit hit-and-run find out on social media a week after

DETROIT – This time of year is supposed to be about celebrating new beginnings. Instead, the family of one man is mourning his tragic end.

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“All they had to do was come here and notify us. We knew Christmas Eve may not have been a good time, but it would have been better than to wait eight days,” said Patricia.

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The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 488,144; Death toll now at 12,333

Winter weather advisory issued for Southeast Michigan from noon Friday until Saturday morning

Everything thus far remains consistent with our New Year’s storm, but fortunately, we’ll get through our New Year’s Eve dry (granted, we’re not supposed to be going out to parties, but some undoubtedly will, and at least the roads will be dry).

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4 Fast Facts

  • Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said she is ready to file sanctions against the attorneys who filed lawsuits on behalf of the Trump campaign. Click here to read more.
  • A third suspect has been formally charged with murder in the 2017 killing of Van Buren Township woman Egypt Covington. Click here to read more.
  • The legendary rapper MF Doom has passed away at the age of 49, his family announced on Instagram on Thursday afternoon. Click here to read more.
  • An Eastpointe city worker has died following the collapse of a trench he was working on. Click here to read more.

Be Informed

Looking back at 110 stories that define Gov. Whitmer’s handling of COVID-19 in Michigan this year

The year 2020 was strange and difficult for many different people and many different reasons.

From protests over racial injustice to catastrophic dam failures to a divisive presidential election, the last 12 months have thrown curveball after curveball.

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Virus spread still rampant in most states at year’s end, data shows

Though the dreadful year that brought unforeseen devastation is finally coming to an end, coronavirus spread is still rampant throughout the United States as we enter the new year, according to the latest data.

Coronavirus conditions have improved across the country between November and December, but conditions are still considerably poor as of Dec. 31.

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