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Sterling Heights
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Sterling Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Utica Community Schools partnered with the city to host the UCS District Art Show at the Sterling Heights Community Center from May 12 to 14. The free event showcased artwork by students in kindergarten through 12th grade and featured banners along Dodge Park Road — a vibrant display of local creativity. Sterling Heights Sentry
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, gas prices in Michigan have risen 11 cents in a week, reaching an average of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, up 97 cents from last month + drivers should plan ahead for higher pump costs. WXYZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stevenson High School sophomore Lincoln Tezak earned a perfect score of 100 as a tuba soloist at the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Festival on March 21+ his feat led to a $400 scholarship audition and selection for a brass chamber ensemble. Sterling Heights Sentry
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A round of storms on Monday left more than 22,000 households without power in Metro Detroit, and DTE advises residents to steer clear of downed wires. More severe weather is forecast later this week that could cause additional outages. FOX 2 Detroit
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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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