Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Sterling Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, bystanders rescued a mother and her two children after their car flipped into a pond in Shelby Township and trapped them inside. WXYZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Meijer is offering more than two dozen school supplies for $1 or less and reinstating its 15% teacher discount—families and teachers in Sterling Heights can use a paper coupon with a school ID at local customer service desks until Sept. 7. WXYZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Since July 14, tomatoes from Mexico carry a 21% tariff that may raise prices by 10% in our area. Local growers say the measure helps them compete with lower-cost imports—though the local tomato season means consumers might not see changes right away. WXYZ
- ➤ Gas prices in Michigan rose by 12 cents from last week to an average of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded—metro Detroit prices increased by an extra 5 cents during the same period. Drivers now pay about $49 for a full 15-gallon tank, with prices ranging from $3.06 in Marquette to $3.33 in Saginaw. WXYZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state’s water agency sent Oakland County a notice for breaking rules after releasing millions of gallons of untreated sewage from a basin into the river that flows through Sterling Heights — the notice warned that the county could face fines if it does not fix its system. Oakland County asked to meet with EGLE three days after the notice and may have to change its steps in the future — Macomb County welcomed the state action. FOX 2 Detroit
TRAVEL NEWS
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Primus in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Experience the funky sounds of Primus alongside Ty Segall in an unforgettable night of music.
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Summer Unity Tour: LIVE and Collective Soul
6-7:30 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night with rock legends Collective Soul and +LIVE+ along with special guests Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue.
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Michigan Founders Fund: Founders First Fridays: August
10 AM - 12 PM — Velocity — Free entry — Network with fellow founders and entrepreneurs in a casual setting to share challenges and resources.
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Slightly Stoopid - Step Into The Sun Tour 2025
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Cost info not specified — Catch Slightly Stoopid with special guests Iration and Little Stranger on their summer tour.
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CAKE Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Tickets from $75 — Experience a unique blend of genres with the iconic band Cake live in concert.
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