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WATCH: Chopper 7 takes us on Labor Day festival tour in metro Detroit

Attention, ladies. If you've been out of the workforce for a number of years or you recently lost your job but feel you might need to buff up your skills or get counseling, a new program is here. The program from Gesher Human Services and is called Springboard to Success. It's helping metro Detroit women find work and it's 100% free.

Belleville police say two people were shot on Main St. late Thursday night and it could be connected to a stolen vehicle. According to police, they were notified by Van Buren Township dispatch that a possible stolen vehicle was headed south in the City of Belleville around 11 p.m. Thursday.

Lilly Truel is not your average Girl Scout. Not only does she have pipes, but she also has a heart to serve the community. Lilly collects clothes for children in foster care and is fundraising to finish Southgate's dog park. But, last summer, Lilly learned her true passion when working as a camp counselor. "A lot of the time I was placed one-on-one with campers who used wheelchairs, and whenever we went on field trips to parks, they weren’t allowed to participate in any of the park fun, and I didn’t think that was fair," Lilly said.

Belleville police say two people were shot on Main St. late Thursday night and it could be connected to a stolen vehicle. According to police, they were notified by Van Buren Township dispatch that a possible stolen vehicle was headed south in the City of Belleville around 11 p.m. Thursday.

Mel Tucker said he showed his team Michigan State's 2009 home loss to Central Michigan in an effort to emphasize the magnitude of in-state non-conference games.

It's been four months with few answers as to who killed Dr. Devon Hoover. The 53-year-old was a respected surgeon at Ascension St. John. His neighbors, patients and friends are still in shock.

Eastern Michigan unveiled a statue of Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin outside its arena during a ceremony Thursday.

In this Community Comment segment, we hear from you, our viewers, on the Woodward Dream Cruise and the awards Mackinac Island recently received.

Jeff Daniels says he feels responsible for the Lions turnaround in 2022 and beyond after 'Peyton's Places' video bit | Brad Galli has more with the actor

In this report from 2002, former 7 Action News Chief Investigative Reporter Steve Wilson reports on Kmart as it has filed for bankruptcy.

The Lions added running back Craig Reynolds to the active roster and quarterback David Blough to the practice squad as part of roster moves on Thursday.

As Wayne County residents recover from flooding, Larry Bussell said it's a year-round problem for him and it's only made worse during heavy rain.

Officer Fraser with Warren police was on duty, looking out for distracted drivers this week when he said a blue Camaro sped by him going about double the speed limit.

Fall is getting closer, and so is flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against influenza.

Today, Mayor Duggan announced a plan to knock down that imbalance, cutting the average homeowner’s property tax by 17%.

"I was kind of worried just because we just moved in and everything," said one student who lives on Catherine Street where three of seven recent break-ins took place.

The City of Troy says they have received an application to demolish the old Kmart headquarters, which has sat vacant since 2004. Troy announced they were working with Adamo Demolition on the approval process to begin work on the site

Get ready for a Labor Day weekend filled with music and food throughout metro Detroit. The Michigan State Fair, the Detroit Jazz Festival and Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eat are back for the holiday weekend.

Drivers along I-75 in Madison Heights and Royal Oak can take a huge sigh of relief. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the 11 Mile and 12 Mile ramps to and from southbound I-75 just reopened for the first time in months.

Thousands of travelers are set to hit the road or take to the skies for Labor Day weekend starting Thursday as the final summer holiday weekend begins.

After a cool start, we will have sunshine with temps warming from the 70s to around 90° by Sunday and the big heat continues into next week.

Just days after storms caused another round of power outages in metro Detroit, the Michigan Public Services Commission announced a new straw proposal that would tie utility company profits more directly to their performance. The commission says they’re concerned about the amount of repeated outages and also the length of outages. They are now asking customers for their input on how this profit and performance plan might work.

Just days after storms caused another round of power outages in metro Detroit, the Michigan Public Services Commission announced a new straw proposal that would tie utility company profits more directly to their performance.

The commission tasked with redistricting this time around is accused of racial gerrymandering. On Tuesday, a panel of three federal judges decided to send the issue to trial.