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Sterling Heights
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Sterling Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A broken elevator at the Anton Arts Center in downtown Mount Clemens has limited access for some artists since December; the city has paid the upfront cost for a $215,000 replacement that will be completed by mid-summer with a fundraising campaign launched to repay the project cost. WXYZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Michigan climbed as regular unleaded rose from $4.04 to $4.26 and some metro Detroit stations charged $5 on Wednesday, pressuring drivers & food truck owners saving money. AAA said rising crude oil costs & refinery issues in neighboring states contributed to the jump. WXYZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan will invest $51 million through the NEVI program to install EV charging stations. Officials say the plan calls for building between 60 to 70 stations in metro Detroit to reach 150 total, though projects may extend to 2029 — 2030. WXYZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pistons face elimination tonight as they take on the Magic at home in a win-or-go-home playoff game at 7 p.m. Fans express mixed feelings — many hope the team will rally for a comeback. WXYZ
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Michigan Cake Wars 3
5-10 p.m. — Villa Penna Banquet — 21+ Admission includes unlimited cake samples and more — A delicious showdown where bakers compete for the best cake title.
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Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour Featuring April Wine
7-9:30 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket resale available — Celebrate 50 years of rock with iconic bands Triumph and April Wine in a night of unforgettable music.
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