Good morning, Sterling Heights.

Border Patrol agents arrested a 30 year old Venezuelan man identified as a Tren de Aragua gang member during a Shelby Township traffic stop on Wednesday—he was found to be in the country illegally along with two other Venezuelan nationals and has a record of charges for firearms violations, immigration violations and violent robbery.

Sterling Heights Police and Michigan State Police rescued a man with dementia after a 10-hour search that ended Friday, July 25 in a wooded area of Dodge Park—officers spotted him using aerial support and carried him along a nearby pathway to the hospital, where he is expected to make a full recovery.

Heavy rainfall on Monday flooded roads and yards across metro Detroit and in Sterling Heights, leading to travel delays and several closed intersections.

In Sterling Heights, city hall saw water invade its lower levels and nearly 10 stalled cars required towing as officials cleared the floodwaters.

Metro Detroit martial artist David Garmo from Assembly Jiu-Jitsu in Bloomfield Hills will compete in a UFC BJJ contest in Las Vegas on July 31—his fight for the inaugural Light Heavyweight Championship will air live on YouTube Thursday at 8 p.m.

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.

Rob Thomas Concert

7-9 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket info available — Experience multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rob Thomas on his highly anticipated solo tour.

Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Concert

7-9 PM — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to iconic hits from these legendary female artists during an unforgettable night.

Daytime Concert Series Featuring Elvis by Ron Short

2-3 p.m. — Dodge Park — Free entry — Enjoy an hour of great entertainment with classic Elvis tunes at the Daytime Concert Series.