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Nightside Report July 3, 2021: President Biden visits Michigan, 3 people found dead after boat cabin fire, $2,000 reward offered for information in death of a Pontiac woman

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President Joe Biden visited Kings Orchards, just north of Traverse City, on July 3, 2021. (WDIV)

President Joe Biden visits Traverse City to promote infrastructure plan

DETROIT – President Joe Biden shook hands, walked a cherry orchard and bought some cherry pie during Saturday’s visit to Michigan.

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Biden said the country has officially turned the corner on coronavirus, even as vaccination rates slow across the state. Michigan’s single-dose vaccination rate is about 62%, well below the president’s goal of hitting 70% by Independence Day.

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Metro Detroit weather: Warm Saturday evening with billowing clouds

Even with clouds overhead, it remains warm this evening. A few raindrops are possible but not likely.

Saturday night will be warm and more muggy. Overnight lows will be in the middle 60s.

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4 Fast Facts

  • The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of 3 people and a dog believed to have been killed in boat cabin fire. Click here to read more.
  • A $2,000 reward is being offered for information in the murder of a Pontiac woman. Click here to read more.
  • Police believe alcohol or drugs could have been a factor in a 2-vehicle crash that killed a 17-year-old boy. Click here to read more.
  • The Michigan Connection: How a near-fatal shooting on Mackinac Island changed medical knowledge forever. Click here to read more.

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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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