Good morning, Sterling Heights.

A 43-year-old road commission worker was killed when a silver Ford Escape crossed the median on Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills Wednesday morning—striking him and injuring two colleagues while police continue to investigate the crash.

Keurig Dr Pepper announced it will launch a limited-edition Vernors Boston Cooler this summer, mixing vanilla ice cream with their classic ginger soda from the 1800s.

Photos showed the packs on metro Detroit store shelves and the drink will be available in Michigan and Toledo area stores from July through September — a nod to a longtime Michigan favorite.

DTE customers have seen their July utility bills jump as rising summer heat has forced air conditioners to work harder — with some bills nearly doubling — while a few have managed to save with smart plans.

DTE crews are repairing transformers and powerlines in Detroit to prepare the grid for ongoing high temperatures.

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said that radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project will not be shipped to the hazardous landfill in Van Buren Township after a judge stopped the delivery with a temporary restraining order — the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will send the waste to another state.

Sterling Heights has been named the safest large city in Michigan for six straight years and new Police Chief Andy Satterfield, sworn in on July 14, plans to keep that record by addressing community concerns—he previously served as a police captain in Troy and will soon manage security for Sterling Fest, a three-day event expected to draw over 100,000 visitors.

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.

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.

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.

Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional Concert

7-9 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ultimate summer throwback with rock legends performing classics and new hits.

Taking Back Sunday with Coheed and Cambria

3:00 – 8:30 PM — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Tickets on sale — Experience the dynamic emo sounds of Taking Back Sunday alongside the unique stylings of Coheed and Cambria.