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Getting Ready for Digital TV
It's less than 6 months away from now when broadcasters like Channel 7 are required to switch to digital signal only. Here's a reminder about what that means to you.
On this day, August 28th
It was on this day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous I Have a Dream speech in Washington D.C. during a civil rights rally at the Lincoln Memorial.
Southern Comfort Shrimp & Grits
This week Channel 7's Alicia Smith and Chef Neil from Vince and Joe's show you how to make creamy, delicious grits. Video Watch Video
8/17/2008 - Jacob Schofield
Wayne Memorial High School
Jacob Schofield participates in cross country, track, and swimming at Wayne Memorial High School. His best time is 4:33 in the mile. Video Watch Video
Thursday, August 28, 2008 Top Stories
Analyzing The Days Developments
With word coming that Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is attempting to work out a plea deal, question are being raised about what that would mean for the city and the mayor's legal case.  INSIDE: Tom Cranmer analyzes the situation Video Watch Video
St. Clair Shores Offers Reward Card
Stores in St. Clair Shores hope to drum up repeat business with a rewards program.
Emailed Picture Saves Baby's Life
A Florida mother says a woman living in England help save her daughters life, using only a picture and email.
Lee Gets 19th Win In Romp Over Tigers
Cliff Lee got his American League-leading 19th win and Ben Francisco hit two home runs in the Cleveland Indians' ninth straight victory, 10-4 over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Bail-outs From the Boss
These are troubled times for homeowners in Michigan and across the country.

INSIDE: Heather Catallo shows us how some employers are lending a hand to help their workers. Video Watch Video
Community
Democratic National Convention
This week on Spotlight on the News, Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party, Mark Brewer, and Co-Chair of the Michigan Obama Campaign, State Senator Tupac Hunter, discuss Michingan’s role at the Democratic National Convention.
Resign, Mr. Mayor
Watching the unprecedented coverage of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick being ordered to jail was shocking, tragic, and embarrassing for a city that deserves much better. But the Mayor has no one to blame but himself. Video Watch Video
7 School Shout Out
We need help waking up our metro Detroit neighbors and we want to send Doppler 7 Meteorologist Dave Rexroth out to your elementary school to get the job done.
Cop Car Crash Update: Ticket Dismissed
Action News Investigator Heather Catallo has uncovered new information on a
two-car crash involving a civilian and a police officer running a red light while speeding to an accident scene.

INSIDE: Heather Catallo Reports That a New Witness in the Case has Come Forward.

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Possible Deal for Mayor?
Action News investigators are digging into rumblings of a possible deal to give Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick a way out of the mess he's in before the political fallout hits the presidential race. INSIDE: Watch Alicia Smith's Investigative Report Video Watch Video
Whistleblower's EMT Hearing Unfair
A Detroit paramedic who believes he was fired for what he knows about the Manoogian Mess is fighting to get his job back. But did the city cheat him out of a fair hearing? INSIDE: Watch Investigative Report
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OFIR Offers Tips to College Students on How to Hit the Books on Insurance
As students from Michigan prepare to head off to college, the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) strongly urged these young adults – and their parents – to review their family’s insurance policies.
Saving on Back to School Clothes
We always hear about big sales during back to school season, but JoAnne Purtan went off the beaten path to find nice clothes at rock bottom prices. Video Watch Video
Free Stimulus Payment Filing for Seniors, Retirees, Disabled Veterans and Low-Income Workers
The office of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and the Wayne County Asset Building Coalition are partnering with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to make sure that local retirees, disabled veterans and low-income workers get help filing for an economic stimulus payment.
Searching For A Plane
A man who helps save the poorest of the poor in Central America is seeing his mission disappear because he doesn't have the equipment to help, so he called Bill for Action.  INSIDE: Bill Spencer has how you can help Video Watch Video
A Helping Hand for Fire Victims
One day after a devastating apartment fire left more than three dozen families homeless, food, clothing and shelter arrive from several sources, thanks in part to the efforts of WXYZ's Bill Spencer.

INSIDE: Bill Spencer Visits the Displaced Residents of the Harrison Township Apartment Complex and Reports on the Volunteer Efforts to Comfort the Victims.  Video Watch Video
Danger From Above
What would you do if every night before going to bed you had to worry about your entire home being destroyed and your family being killed. INSIDE: Bill Spencer's report Video Watch Video
Herbal Supplements Pose Health Risk?
Thousands of Americans take herbal supplements, but a new study warns that they may be causing you more harm than good.
Back to School Colds
The first day of school also signals the unofficial start of cold and flu season for students. Even parents and teachers report more cases of the common cold when children go back to class. Video Watch Video
New Show 'THE DOCTORS' Set to Premiere
A new one hour television show called 'THE DOCTORS' is gearing up for its big premiere on September 8th on Channel 7. INSIDE: Carolyn Clifford Interviews two of "The Doctors" Video Watch Video
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