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Sterling Heights
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Sterling Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at Detroit Metro Airport seized 52 pounds of bushmeat — including monkey meat and skulls — from a traveler from Central Africa on August 26th and inspected the items for signs of pests and disease to protect agriculture. FOX 2 Detroit
- ➤ Sterling Heights Police said overdose deaths dropped 50% from their 2021 peak—records show a 63% fall in overdoses—and that a new approach with quick response teams and a Redirect Program achieving a 53% success rate is helping lower the crisis. FOX 2 Detroit
- ➤ Three Macomb County residents pleaded guilty to a fraud scheme involving over $3 million in COVID-19 relief funds — they will be sentenced in January — and face up to 30 years in prison. The Detroit News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Pistons guard Lindsey Hunter recalled the 2004 championship win over the Lakers — he said he and his teammates felt so sure of their victory during a steam room chat with Elden Campbell, Darvin Ham, Ben Wallace and Rasheed that they did not believe the Lakers had a chance. FOX 2 Detroit
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The White Concert: A Tribute to Frankie Beverly
7-8:30 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Experience performances by Dru Hill, Ginuwine, Stokley, and TMF in a night of tribute and celebration.
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Founders First Fridays Networking Event
10 AM - 12 PM — Velocity Innovation Center — Free entry — Network with local founders and entrepreneurs in a casual setting.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station Live
7-9 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Grammy-winning bluegrass with Alison Krauss & Union Station on their long-awaited tour.
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