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Nightside Report April 24, 2021: Mother urges people to dispose of unused medication, DNC chair weighs in on Michigan politics, soggy Saturday evening

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After losing son to drugs, Metro Detroit mother urges people to dispose of unused medication

DETROIT – This National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, one Metro Detroit mother is urging people to get rid of their unused medications so they can’t harm anyone.

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“The sad part about someone in addiction: It’s up to them to save themselves,” said Jackie Salo.

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The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 819,320; Death toll now at 17,289

Metro Detroit weather: Cool Saturday with afternoon rain

Saturday evening will remain soggy. Use caution while traveling on wet surfaces. Temps return to the low 50s before sunset and the upper 40s afterward.

See the full forecast here.

4 Fast Facts

  • Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison weighed in as Michigan’s politics gained attention in the national spotlight. Click here to read more.
  • Vaccination efforts are ramping up with several states resuming the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine -- Michigan included. Click here to read more.
  • A man was shot and killed by an unknown shooter in the backyard of a Detroit residence early Friday afternoon.. Click here to read more.
  • An unknown man was found shot to death on Detroit’s east side early Saturday morning, officials say. Click here to read more.

Friday, April 23, 2021 --


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Dane is a producer and media enthusiast. He previously worked freelance video production and writing jobs in Michigan, Georgia and Massachusetts. Dane graduated from the Specs Howard School of Media Arts.

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