Nightside Report Feb. 22, 2021: Livestock hauler with 38 cows overturns in Detroit, Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death in Canton Township subdivision

Livestock hauler with 38 cows overturns in Detroit leaving some animals to be euthanized

DETROIT – A semi truck carrying 38 cows lost control and overturned on the Westbound I-94 ramp to Southbound I-75 in Detroit around 3 p.m. Monday, police say.

As a result of the incident the Westbound I-94 ramp to Southbound I-75 will be closed for several hours.

Police were still waiting for another livestock trailer to arrive on scene from Albion as of 6 p.m. Monday.

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The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 581,403; Death toll now at 15,362

Metro Detroit weather: Temperatures rise, but snow chances stick around

After nearly an entire month below normal, temperatures are finally moving above that mark, though we won’t be snow-free this week.

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4 Fast Facts

• Police are investigating what is being called a suspicious death that happened inside a Canton Township subdivision. Click here to read more.
• Dorothy Bigalow, 81, is now set to receive the vaccine later this week. But there are other senior citizens struggling to get a vaccine. Click here to read more.
• Saving dogs and helping dog owners is a big job for a little team with only two trucks but that isn’t slowing down Detroit Dog Rescue. Click here to read more.
• Monday is officially Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day. A day to recognize the role that Michigan grocery store workers played throughout the pandemic. Click here to read more.

Be Informed

US-Canada border travel restrictions extended to March 21, 2021

The travel restrictions across the U.S.-Canada border will remain in place through March 21, 2021, at least.

Canada announced last week discretionary, or non-essential, travel between the U.S. and Canada will remain in place another month. The restrictions would have expired Sunday, Feb. 21.

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Sources: Ford Field to be used as regional mass vaccination site

Sources have confirmed that Ford Field will be used as a regional mass vaccination site starting next month.

Sources in Wayne County said that FEMA has not yet defined what “regional” means

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Read More

• Local congressional staffer making an impact in Washington
• Michigan Democrats call for federal COVID relief funds to be released immediately
• Why you should ask about ‘destination fee’s before purchasing a new vehicle
• White House COVID-19 response team highlights efforts to keep case numbers trending downward
• How Detroit is leading the way in vaccinating disabled residents

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021

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