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Sterling Heights
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Sterling Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sterling Heights will open a $10 million indoor Athletic Hub this July, converting a former Spirit Halloween store on Van Dyke Avenue into a facility with nine pickleball courts and six table tennis courts + a cafe and zen room. Residents get free access while non-residents pay $5 per day. WXYZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GM celebrated its Tech Center's 70th anniversary today on its Warren campus as it completed a $2B, 10-year renovation — and President Mark Reuss pledged $50M for Southeast Michigan STEM education with funds to start distributing next year. WXYZ
- ➤ Needoh, a squishy collectible toy made by Schylling, has spurred a craze that leaves local stores empty as shoppers search for it. Toy Box in Utica now posts social media updates when new stock arrives - a trend that has spread widely. WXYZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 19, local high school students received scholarships from the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation at a city council award ceremony, with 13 winners collecting a total of $23,000 — marking 35 years of supporting local education. Sterling Heights Sentry
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers should prepare for delays as planned road construction projects start this summer in the area. Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties will see several projects in June—repaving on Dequindre Rd and resurfacing on Greenfield and 12 Mile could affect rush hours and everyday travel. WXYZ
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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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