Dan Campbell updates Jameson Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown injuries
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell provided an update on wide receivers Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown, who both suffered injuries Wednesday.
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Tips to help students with learning disabilities prepare for a new school year
With just a few weeks before the first day of school, parents are getting their kids ready for a year of new opportunities. However, the start of the school year can be particularly challenging for students with learning differences. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, one in five children are affected by learning and attention issues like ADHD and dyslexia. Only a small number actually get the help they need.
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MDOT conducting survey on possible tax based on number of miles driven
The Michigan Department of Transportation is conducting a new survey that could change how Michigan funds its roads as we move toward an electric future. The state plans to spend $5 million on the survey about a new road usage charge system. It includes asking people if they would be willing to install a GPS mileage tracker in their vehicle.
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Suspects carjack Amazon delivery vehicle & steal packages
Detroit police say an Amazon delivery driver was carjacked at gunpoint Wednesday morning on the city's east side. The incident happened around 11 a.m. in the area of Nottingham Street near I-94. The Amazon driver was delivering packages when the van was stolen. Police say they are looking for three suspects.
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Detroit weather: Strong storms this afternoon
Clouds increase Thursday with storms likely from noon to 8 PM. Some will be strong and a few could be severe. Damaging wind, flooding rain, and hail are the biggest threats. The weather gets much better after that.
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Michigan health experts push for childhood vaccinations ahead of school year
Michigan public health leaders will discuss the importance of catching your kids up on vaccines Thursday, just a few weeks before the school year is set to start. Childhood vaccination rates are at their lowest since 2011 in the state. In eight Michigan counties and the City of Detroit, vaccination rates have dropped below 60% according to the Michigan Care Improvement Registry.
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Afro Nation, Michigan Renaissance Festival and Dream Cruise happening this weekend
The Woodward Dream Cruise returns to metro Detroit and so does the Michigan Renaissance Festival and the Assumption Greek Fest. A new event, Afro Nation, is bringing afrobeats and more to Detroit. And SW Fest will have entertainment and food in Southwest Detroit.
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Amazon delivery driver carjacked at gunpoint in Detroit, police say
Detroit police say an Amazon delivery driver was carjacked at gunpoint Wednesday morning on the city's east side.
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Authenticity, honesty top concerns with college application essays written by A.I.
Artificial Intelligence, or A.I., applications have significantly evolved over the past few months, and their use continues to spread in almost every aspect of our day-to-day activities.
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'Corvettes on Woodward' event helps raise money for Royal Oak food pantry
It’s beginning to look a lot like the Woodward Dream Cruise in Bloomfield Hills. 7 Action News attended the Corvettes on Woodward event, which celebrates all things Corvette while raising money for a great cause.
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Lions, Jaguars open joint practices in Allen Park
The Lions and Jaguars held the first of two days of joint practices Wednesday in Allen Park.
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Brian Branch talks one-on-one with Brad Galli about NFL Draft, Lions training camp
Rookie defensive back Brian Branch reflects on the NFL Draft and talks about his Lions training camp experience in a one-on-one conversation with Brad Galli.
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Jeff Petry: 'Very special moment' to find out he was joining Red Wings
Newly-acquired defenseman Jeff Petry talked with reporters Wednesday about finding out he would be joining the Red Wings, the team he grew up watching.
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How to navigate back-to-school nerves ahead the school year
It's completely normal for kids to feel a bit nervous about heading back to school after a long summer break. A lot of the anxiety is tied to the fear of the unknown.
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Autoworkers prepare for a potential strike amid negotiations
Just a few weeks after the United Auto Workers union presented the Big Three with their demands, workers are bracing for a potential strike.
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Police fail to file report after racist incident targeting local Muslim family at orchard
Erie Orchards and Cider Mill owner Steve Elzinga is under fire for racist remarks he made towards a Muslim family. Why did police not file Joe Mahmoud's complaint?
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Make-A-Wish recipient pays it forward to kids undergoing dialysis treatment
A young woman granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation decided to pay it forward. After undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant, Tiffani Hunt is helping kids in the same boat pass time during dialysis treatments.
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MSU to allow alcohol sales at Spartan Stadium, other campus venues
Michigan State University announced that its Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve alcohol sales at certain venues on campus.
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What schools are doing to hire more school bus drivers amid a continued shortage
As we continue our back-to-school coverage, school districts across the state are dealing with a lack of school bus drivers. It's not just happening here in metro Detroit. Schools across the state are looking to hire more drivers, and some extra funding this year could be a game-changer.
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UAW set to vote on strike against Ford, GM & Stellantis next week
The UAW is set to vote on a strike authorization against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis next week. Union President Shawn Fain told members in a Facebook Live appearance Tuesday that the talks, which started in mid-July, are moving slowly and have yet to get to wages and other economic issues. The union's contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis expire in about a month, at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 14.
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Detroit weather: Mild temps and sunshine
The weather in metro Detroit is staying mild, and once we get through the fog in some spots today, it's going to be a very nice day. Temps will be around 80 as the high today and tomorrow, but there's a chance for severe storms Thursday afternoon. The mild temps continue through Saturday, and then a warm-up arrives Sunday and into next week.
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Grosse Pointe teachers' contract with district expires 3 weeks before start of school year
The deadline has come and now Grosse Pointe teachers are working without a contract. The current two-year contract ended Tuesday, with no agreement reached. Both sides spent the day bargaining with a mediator from the State of Michigan, ending negotiations at 4:00 pm.
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Jim Harbaugh says wife has him doing house tasks, but he is 'locked in' on football
Jim Harbaugh says wife has him doing house tasks, but he is 'locked in' on football | Brad Galli has more
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UAW to vote on strike authorization against the Big 3 next week
About 146,000 members of the United Auto Workers union will vote next week whether to authorize their leaders to call strikes against the Detroit automakers.
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