STERLING HEIGHTS

After a generous donation from Heath Consultants of Houston, Texas, the Sterling Heights Fire Department becomes the first in Michigan to utilize a new remote methane leak detector.

Two people were arrested in connection with a Sterling Heights road rage case after they cut off other cars and gave the driver of a minivan the middle finger, causing the vehicles to crash into each other and sparking a shooting, officials said.

Shelby Township police shut down Schoenherr Road after a car crashed into an electrical police.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- The body of an unidentified man was found in a burning vehicle Tuesday night and police are now investigating how he got there. According to The Macomb Daily, police were called to the Stellantis Assembly Plant located at 38111 Van Dyke around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a vehicle fire. Once they arrived, police found a deceased male inside the vehicle but do not know if he died by suicide or if his death was accidental. Police also have not determined if he was an employee at the plant. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Sterling Heights Police Department at 586-446-2825.

In honor of National Boba Day, here’s a list of bubble tea spots in Metro Detroit.

A soldier from Metro Detroit has returned home from Europe for the first time in two years, and decided to surprise her siblings while they were at school.

The city of Sterling Heights has announced the city will be prepping for a study for electric vehicle roadways and charging station accessibility.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A husband and wife were found dead on Monday morning inside a residence on Bangor Drive near Saal Road in Sterling Heights, WDIV Local 4 reports. Police believe this could be a murder-suicide case, the report said. Officials received a 911 call from the 87-year-old husband at 9:30 a.m. Monday. During the call, he said he’d shot his 86-year-old wife. READ MORE:Northern Michigan men suspected in deaths of 2 women sent to prison in separate caseMichigan man gets prison time for broken bones, bite marks on 15-month-old childMan found guilty in execution-style murder of 6-year-old boy, 2 adults

On Monday morning, a wife and husband were found dead inside a Sterling Heights home between Schoenherr and Saal roads.

Sterling Heights police released video of officers chasing down a car and an illegal immigrant who transported 20,000 fentanyl pills into the city from a Mexican drug cartel, officials said.

Sterling Heights police found 20,000 fentanyl pills inside the hidden compartments of a vehicle and arrested a man and a woman who admitted they had entered the country illegally from Mexico to transport the drugs for a cartel, officials said.

Officials have released a list of current and upcoming traffic projects in Macomb County.

Officials provided a moment-by-moment breakdown of how they say two people carried out a failed murder-for-hire scheme targeting a Sterling Heights woman.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A Grand Rapids man has been indicted on federal charges in an alleged contract killing gone awry, FOX 2 Detroit reports. According to the indictment filed Wednesday in federal court, Andre Sims, 23, was hired to kill a Sterling Heights woman for $10,000 in November 2020. He allegedly traveled to the woman’s home, waited for her to come outside on her way to work, blocked her vehicle and then fired several rounds into the side of her vehicle. After the incident, Sims allegedly took a Greyhound bus back to Grand Rapids where he received $300 for the failed hit, the report said. The person who hired him is referred to in the indictment as an unidentified co-conspirator.

Andre Sims is facing attempted murder and conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the shooting of a Sterling Heights woman in November of 2020.

Officials provided a moment-by-moment breakdown of how they say two people carried out a failed murder-for-hire scheme targeting a Sterling Heights woman.

A 21-year-old woman was killed in a car crash early Thursday morning in Sterling Heights.

Twenty-one people from at least 14 different cities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties have been named in a doctor-run scheme that involved addicted patients and drug dealers agreeing to painful, unnecessary back injections in exchange for opioids, federal officials said.

A nurse working in Sterling Heights is facing a felony charge for working in a nursing home while her license is suspended.

MDOT officials announced the Canadian rate for eastbound traffic on Port Huron's Blue Water Bridge into Canada will not change, following the currency parity review.

If you drive, you’ve seen them -- potholes on roads across Metro Detroit. They seem to be getting worse.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - They haven’t had a headlining tour in a decade and haven’t even been together as a group in eight years. Big Time Rush has reunited and will go on a 41-show tour in 2022 with one Michigan concert. The “Forever Tour” will be at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights on Sunday, July 10. “We are going back on tour! We can’t thank you enough for all of your love and support over all these years and we can’t wait to see you at the “Forever Tour.”Big Time Rush 2022 tour dates:*denotes dates with Dixie D’Amelio

A recent independent study found several contaminants hidden in water across Metro Detroit.

A recent independent study found several contaminants hidden in water across Metro Detroit.

Police are investigating after a 29-year-old was fatally struck while crossing Mound Road in Sterling Heights.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - Ted Nugent plans to return home in 2022 to perform two concerts on his “Detroit Muscle” tour. RELATED: All of Pine Knob’s 2022 scheduled concerts for its 50th anniversary seasonThis tour comes as Nugent plans to release a new album, “Detroit Muscle,” this April. “The mighty Motor City is forever globally known as the epicenter of the ultimate high energy soul-music firestorm,” said Nugent. “Everybody desperately needs a sucker punch of Detroit Muscle now more than ever. Relax, it’s good for you.”Ted Nugent 2022 tour:

Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.

Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.

Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.

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Shawn Allen and most fire marshals across the country get upset when people are hurt or killed in house fires because they are preventable.

Have you ever tried noodles from the Philipines? How about some tasty grilled chicken from Burundi? The world has tons of delicious cuisines, and you can try many of them here in Metro Detroit.

When police pulled over a Sterling Heights man for swerving all over the road, he admitted that he shouldn’t have been driving because he’d had too much to drink and hadn’t owned a valid license in 20 years, according to authorities.

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Officials busted a drug operation linked to homes in Sterling Heights, Detroit and Harper Woods after searching hidden compartments of vehicles that were loaded onto a car hauler in the parking lot of a Metro Detroit mall.

While most Metro Detroit students have already returned from Winter break, Wednesday marks the first day back for Warren Consolidated schools.

Sterling Heights police are searching for a vehicle they believe to be connected to a September murder case.

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Athletics programs from across Michigan are coming together to pay tribute to the Oxford community and help victims of the high school shooting.

A Utica school bus driver was arraigned on drunk driving charges Monday after her bus crashed with dozens of students onboard.

The golden ticket program is a cash drawing consisting of 20 golden tickets that will be handed out over the next week, and winners will be notified on Christmas Eve.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A Michigan school bus driver was arrested for suspected drunk driving after she crashed with 30 to 40 students on board. According to the Sterling Heights Police Department, the crash occurred on Hall Road near Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say a female was driving a Utica Community Schools bus carrying Henry Ford II High School students when the bus left the road and hit a street sign. Police said the driver was immediately arrested and taken to the Sterling Heights Police Department for processing. Utica Community Schools sent another bus to the crash scene to take home the students home who had been on the damaged bus, according to the Associated Press.

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A Utica Community Schools bus driver was arrested Tuesday after her bus was found off the road where it struck a street sign in Sterling Heights.

Years ago he noticed how intricate and beautiful some NHL goalie masks were.

A driver was killed overnight in a five-car chain reaction crash while driving in the wrong direction on M-59 in Sterling Heights, police say.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- Sterling Heights Police have arrested a girl after she allegedly made threats to “shoot up” Stevenson High School. According to WDIV-Detroit, the girl was arrested Thursday and is now awaiting charges from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. The arrest comes as police were investigating a pair of threats made toward Stevenson High School and Heritage Junior High School in recent days. Investigators believe the girl, who is now in custody, made a threat toward the high school, but have not determined where the other threat came from yet.

A girl has been arrested and is awaiting charges after making a threat directed at Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights, police said.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI — A home invasion likely prompted by house owners sharing too much information on social media concluded with a high-speed chase and arrest that was uploaded to a police department’s Facebook page. Sterling Height Police Department officials said a family on social media announced their plans to attend a wedding, Friday, Nov. 12, likely providing two suspects with information on when to break into the house when no one would be there. That’s when one of the officers was struck by a black Mercedes driven by a second suspect. Lt. Mario Bastianelli, spokesman for the Sterling Heights Police Department, said the suspect arrested was Najib Bashar Azooz, 24, of Shelby Township. Bastianelli said members of the public with more information about the case can contact Sterling Heights Police Department investigators at (586) 446-2825.

Video from Sterling Heights police shows a long and intense high-speed chase and the ensuing arrest of a man accused of breaking into the home of a couple who posted on social media that they were at a wedding, officials said.

A Michigan woman spoke to Local 4 about the terrifying circumstances that led to the deaths of eight people at a music festival in Houston.

Jollibee, a popular Filipino fast food restaurant chain, is planning to open its first Michigan location in Sterling Heights.

A “highly intoxicated” man was arrested over the weekend after a Sterling Heights police officer saw him driving the wrong direction on three tire rims, officials said.

Sterling Heights Mayor Michael C. Taylor won re-election by a wide margin in Tuesday’s General Election.

The 2021 Michigan General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Here’s what you need to know before voting.

The 2021 Michigan General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Here’s what you need to know before voting.

A carjacking in Macomb County led to a police chase on Van Dyke Avenue in the middle of rush hour traffic on Monday (Nov. 1).

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STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A man who was pulled over speeding ended up getting help from officers to hook up a new TV he had bought for his sick wife, FOX 2 Detroit reports. When Sterling Heights officers approached the vehicle driven by a 79-year-old man last week, they knew he needed help, the report said. He told the officers “everything is going wrong,” and explained his wife is sick, they have a special needs son, and he had bought a new TV for them but couldn’t figure out how to hook it up. The officers had to run to a call first, but met the man at his home an hour later to hook up the TV and showed him how it works, the report said. fire siteRollover crash sends Northern Michigan woman to hospital2 grenades found in vehicle caused Ambassador Bridge closure

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Police are looking for a suspect in a hit-and-run that critically injured a pedestrian. According to the Sterling Heights Police Department, a 41-year-old Detroit man was hit by a dark-colored SUV at the intersection of Metropolitan Parkway and Van Dyke Avenue at 9:17 p.m. on Oct. 3. He was transported to Troy Beaumont with critical injuries, police said. Police say the pedestrian was crossing Metropolitan Parkway in the crosswalk when he was struck by the SUV, which continued to travel east after the collision. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Redman at 586-446-2920.

The Grosse Pointe North boys' varsity football team saw its first win of the season in a non-conference home game against Sterling Heights Thursday, Sept. 2.

While marijuana is legal for recreational use in Michigan, the grow farm appears to skirt the city’s laws.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- A man in his late 20s was shot and killed in the parking lot of an apartment complex early Wednesday morning, according to Fox 2 Detroit. Police were called to the complex located near the intersection of 15 Mile Road and Seaglass Drive around 1 a .m. Wednesday for reports of shots fired. Neighbors reported hearing shots fired, but no confrontation or commotion prior to the shots ringing out. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the Sterling Heights Police Department at 586-446-2825.

The following scores are collected from either the Michigan High School Athletic Association or the Associated Press. Ann Arbor Huron 41, Detroit Southeastern 0Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice 35, Macomb Dakota 21Byron Center 42, Birmingham Seaholm 28Capac 22, New Haven 0Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 45, Detroit Catholic Central 20Dearborn 19, Brighton 13Dearborn Fordson 38, Canton 23Dearborn Heights Robichaud 1, Highland Park Sigma 0Detroit Leadership Academy 48, Detroit Pershing 0Detroit U-D Jesuit 34, Grosse Pointe North 13Flat Rock 34, Melvindale 6Fraser 16, Holly 7Grosse Pointe South 42, Detroit Renaissance 0Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse 21, Utica 16Hazel Park 1, Southfield Bradford Academy 0Lake Orion 33, Utica Eisenhower 7Livonia Churchill 38, Salem 21Livonia Clarenceville 34, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood 6Madison Heights Lamphere 22, Sterling Heights 8Madison Heights Madison 34, Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 6Marine City Cardinal Mooney 28, Sterling Heights Parkway Christian 0Milford 21, New Boston Huron 20Richmond 49, Clinton Township Clintondale 18Riverview 64, Dearborn Divine Child 42Rochester 35, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 2Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 27, Saginaw Valley Lutheran 0Rochester Hills Stoney Creek 48, Port Huron 17Roseville 42, Monroe 11Royal Oak 35, Ferndale 28South Lyon 48, Walled Lake Western 28St Clair Shores Lakeview 36, Dearborn Heights Crestwood 18Troy 21, Auburn Hills Avondale 0Warren Fitzgerald 64, Warren Cousino 6Warren Mott 34, Detroit Mumford 8White Lake Lakeland 41, Waterford Kettering 20Yale 28, Dearborn Heights Annapolis 8Ypsilanti Lincoln 51, St Clair Shores Lake Shore 36Zeeland East 45, Warren Woods Tower 14

FLINT, MI – Dylan Gasiewski, 5, of Sterling Heights was breathing heavy as beads of sweat ran down his forehead. Still, he smirked while crossing the finish line where a medal and a crowd were waiting to congratulate him. Dylan is one of more than 100 children who took part in the Teddy Bear Trot, a quarter-mile race at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Chevy Commons in Flint. The family-focused competition kicked off the HAP Crim Festival of Races. “The Teddy Beat Trot is a celebration of staying active and healthy, and it aims to introduce that idea to kids,” Joe Dimambro, director of races and training, said.

TROY, MI -- A 28-year-old Sterling Heights man was arrested last week after he allegedly admitted to police that he was drunk after he fell asleep in the drive-thru of Taco Bell. When officers arrived, they found the man sleeping in his truck and were unable to wake him up right away. “Man, I’m drunk,” the man allegedly told officers. A breathalyzer test revealed the man had a .17% blood alcohol content and he was taken into custody. The man has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

A Detroit suburb is defending the recent unveiling of a large mural of police officers holding hands with heads bowed in front of the American flag.

The automaker said the Van Dyke plant will ramp up to full production of electric motors this summer.

Even before the coronavirus arrived, researchers have found in 2018 that about half of American public servants said they were burnt out, compared with 20% over workers overall.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Michigan officials have issued a do not eat advisory for tahini sold at a Metro Detroit store. A sample of Rashi Al-Mahaba tahini sold at the Dijla Al-Furat store, 33190 Ryan Road, in Sterling Heights, tested positive for Salmonella, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The labels include the date of purchase but no expiration date. The store is cooperating with MDARD to help identify a source of the contaminated product, according to a news release. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

The defendant is accused of fleeing from police at high speed in a stolen vehicle on Thursday, April 29, on southbound Van Dyke. He allegedly caused a fatal, three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Van Dyke and 15 Mile Road, the new release said. The driver continued into Sterling Heights, traveling at speeds over 100 mph and running red lights, police said. At the intersection of 15 Mile and Van Dyke, the Jeep crashed into a Chevy Malibu, instantly killing a 20-year-old woman. READ MORE:Car split in half, driver ejected in crash on Michigan freewayFormer U.P.

MOUNT CLEMENS, MI – A 17-year-old Detroit man accused of causing a fatal crash in a stolen vehicle has been charged with murder. The unnamed defendant is accused of traveling at a high rate of speed in a stolen Jeep southbound on Van Dyke Street last week before causing a fatal, three car crash near 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido has charged the defendant with felony murder, second degree murder and first and second degree fleeing a police officer. “Our County is grieving the tragic death of a young woman,” Lucido said in a statement. Lucido noted that other people could be charged in connection to the incident as the multi-jurisdictional investigation continues.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Vehicle thefts, reckless driving and a high-speed police chase led to a three-vehicle crash and the death of a 20-year-old woman early Friday, FOX 2 Detroit reports. A 17-year-old, who was allegedly recklessly driving a vehicle stolen from a dealership, was arrested at the crash scene in Sterling Heights, the TV station reports. The teen driver continued into Sterling Heights, traveling at speeds over 100 mph and running red lights, police said. At the intersection of 15 Mile and Van Dyke, the Jeep crashed into a Chevy Malibu, instantly killing a 20-year-old woman. After the vehicles collided, they hit a third vehicle, injuring the driver and a passenger.

One person is dead after a sports utility vehicle suspected in a break-in and car theft at a Romeo dealership crashed Thursday night in Sterling Heights.

LAPEER COUNTY, MI -- A police K-9 helped tracked down a 25-year-old Sterling Heights man who stole a vehicle Sunday and led law enforcement on a 100-mile-per-hour chase across two counties. Dispatch reported that the vehicle was headed east on Interstate 69 at speeds of more100 MPH as it entered into Lapeer County, according to a Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department news release. Lapeer County Sheriff’s deputies then located the stolen vehicle headed east on I-69 near South Lapeer Road and attempted to perform a traffic stop. The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office K-9 handler Deputy Frank Ruzika and partner Axel were able to track the suspect who had fled west through woods and a swamp, police said. Davison police responded to the scene and assumed possession of the stolen vehicle and took custody of the suspect.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - A taste of Chicago is now open in Michigan with the state’s first Portillo’s restaurant, which opened at 10:30 a.m. today at 14425 Lakeside Circle at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. Portillo’s is known for its Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, char-grilled burgers, cheese fries, salads, Italian sausages and chocolate cake. Like at most Portillos restaurants, the drive-thru and walk-up lines will be long, but the Chicago-based chain is known for getting people through the lines fast. RELATED: Portillo’s has plans to open restaurants throughout Michigan“We’re professionals at managing our lots and getting people on and off,” said Jeff Deppe, Portillo’s director of New Restaurant Operations. It should work pretty seamlessly.”RELATED: Chicago couple brings authentic Italian beef sandwiches to Metro Detroit food standWith COVID restrictions for restaurants in Michigan now at 50%, Portillo’s does have the dining room open.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A parolee with a history of armed robbery, and who authorities believe is connected to a recent homicide, led police on a high-speed chase through rush hour traffic on Monday morning, FOX 2 Detroit reports. Authorities in Genessee County believe the man arrested after the chase in Sterling Heights is connected to a recent homicide in the Flint area. Sterling Heights Police were unaware of the possible connection to the Flint-area homicide when they initiated the traffic stop, the report said. Later, officers located a ski mask, credit cards that don’t belong to the suspect, in addition the victim’s cell phone and vehicle. Charges related to the Sterling Heights chase could come today, the report said.

Michiganers will soon be able to get their Chicago Italian Beef fix when Portillo’s opens its first Michigan restaurant on March 16 on Hall Road in Sterling Heights. We talked to Mr. Portillo, himself, who revealed there are plans to expand all over Michigan with up to a half-dozen more restaurants. So, why did it take so long to bring Portillo’s to Michigan in the first place? “We knew we wanted to hit the Michigan market, so we had been looking for some time now. Interested applicants can click here to apply or apply in-person at the Sterling Heights location.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A Michigan police officer resigned his position amid an internal investigation related to an image he is accused of sharing on Facebook that jokes about the death of George Floyd. RELATED: Michigan police officer on unpaid leave for racist social media postFloyd died shortly after the image was taken on May 25, 2020. The officer who joked about Floyd’s death could have faced termination, Sterling Heights Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski said previously. The department has a social media policy that prohibits posting content that could be inflammatory against any religion, race or gender. “This incident further shows the city’s commitment to making sure each and every resident, business owner and visitor feels welcome and safe in Sterling Heights.

click to enlarge ShutterstockA Sterling Heights cop who was placed on leave for mocking George Floyd in a racist Facebook post has resigned.Sterling Heights Police Lt. Mario Bastianelli said the city won't tolerate hate.“During the course of the Police Department’s internal investigation, and prior to disciplinary action, the police officer in question resigned,” Bastianelli said in a statement Monday. “This incident is confirmation that the City must remain vigilant in identifying and rooting out such behavior, which has no place in a municipal organization that serves an incredibly diverse population. This incident further shows the City’s commitment to making sure each and every resident, business owner, and visitor feels welcome and safe in Sterling Heights. Sterling Heights placed the officer on leave after WXYZ-TV exposed the Facebook post.In a previous statement , the city of Sterling Heights said it “disavows the abhorrent imagery and messaging that appears in the post.”“The Police Department is committed to completing the investigation and disciplinary process as quickly as possible,” the post stated. “It must be clear that there is no place for hateful and offensive content like that within our community.”In nearby Shelby Township, police Chief Robert Shelide was suspended but ultimately kept his job for tweets that advocated police brutality against Black Lives Matter protesters.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A Michigan police officer is on unpaid leave amid an internal investigation related to an image he is accused of sharing on Facebook that jokes about the death of George Floyd, WXYZ Detroit reports. The officer who joked about Floyd’s death on social media could face serious discipline, up to termination, Sterling Heights Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski told WXYZ. The department has a social media policy that prohibits posting content that could be inflammatory against any religion, race or gender. “The city of Sterling Heights disavows the abhorrent imagery and messaging that appeared in the post,” says the city’s official statement on the incident. “Immediate action was taken by the police chief upon learning of it, including placing the officer on unpaid administrative leave and initiating an internal disciplinary investigation.

click to enlarge ShutterstockA Sterling Heights police officer has been placed on unpaid administrative leave following the discovery of a racist post on his private Facebook page.The post shows former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, below the words, “when you gotta change a tire but dont wanna get your trousers dirty.”Chauvin, who is white, is headed to trial next month on a murder charge for the May 25 death of Floyd, a Black man.WXYZ-TV exposed the Facebook post on Wednesday, prompting the Sterling Height Police Department to place the unidentified officer on leave pending an internal investigation.Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski said the officer faces possible termination once the investigation is wrapped up.“If we’re not policing our own guys, I don’t blame any resident for not trusting a police officer when they get pulled over or arrested,” Dwojakowski told WXYZ.“As a police officer when you post something it carries tremendous weight,” he added. “That’s why we have a policy that says you can’t post anything inflammatory against a religion, race, gender. Nothing like that. It’s all prohibited.”On its Facebook page , city of Sterling Heights said it “disavows the abhorrent imagery and messaging that appears in the post.”“The Police Department is committed to completing the investigation and disciplinary process as quickly as possible,” the post stated. “It must be clear that there is no place for hateful and offensive content like that within our community.”In nearby Shelby Township, police Chief Robert Shelide was suspended but ultimately kept his job for tweets that advocated police brutality against Black Lives Matter protesters.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - Chicago meets Michigan at the state’s first Portillo’s restaurant opening on March 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Sterling Heights. “It’s focus-centric on the auto industry here in Detroit,” said Jeff Deppe, Portillo’s Director of New Restaurant Operations. It should work pretty seamlessly.”RELATED: Chicago couple brings authentic Italian beef sandwiches to Metro Detroit food standBesides its famous Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, Portillo’s serves Chicago-style hot dogs, char-grilled burgers, cheese fries, salads, Italian sausages and more. “Be ready to be wowed and know that our Italian beef is slow-cooked, thin-sliced, marinated in its natural juices and in a blend of Italian spices. Interested applicants can click here to apply or apply in-person at Portillo’s in Sterling Heights restaurant.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A man armed with a “box-cutter style knife” is in police custody after allegedly attempting to rob a bank in southeast Michigan. The would-be bank robbery occurred around 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Citizens Bank on 14 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, according to a news release from the Sterling Heights Police Department. Police were alerted to the situation by a 911 caller who was inside the bank. The caller reported that the white male suspect was armed with a “box-cutter style knife” and was taking money from cashiers’ drawers, police said. Sterling Heights Police officers were on the scene within minutes of the call and took the suspect into custody, police said.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A southeast Michigan river is part of a study aimed at improving water quality and wastewater treatment in the region, The Associated Press reports. It is part of the Great Lakes Water Authority’s Regional River Water Quality Monitoring Program. New sensors will be installed in the river in Sterling Heights and Clinton Township, north and northeast of Detroit, the report said. Water flow and height are already monitored at both sites; the new sensors will enhance capabilities. Flow gages are used to assess flood conditions and water quality.

MAMA announced plans for a horizontal launch site at Oscoda-Wurthsmith Airport in February 2020 and a vertical launch site in Marquette in July 2020. The DOD plans to launch 17,000 LEO satellites over the next decade, according to a news release, and MAMA thinks Michigan’s new launch sites will help meet this demand. “It also has early radar line of sight tracking for the horizontal and vertical launch sites to support our Michigan Launch Initiative. Michigan’s new launch sites and our evolving space ecosystem will help position our state to be a true leader. Operations are expected to begin at the horizontal space launch site in late 2023 or early 2024 and at the vertical space launch site by early 2025.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - After much anticipation, we’ve now learned when Michigan’s first Portillo’s restaurant will open for business. The popular Chicago-style Italian beef eatery plans to open in Sterling Heights on Tuesday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. “We can’t wait to be a part of such a great, thriving community in Sterling Heights.”RELATED: Chicago couple brings authentic Italian beef sandwiches to Metro Detroit food standBesides its famous Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, Portillo’s serves Chicago-style hot dogs, char-grilled burgers, cheese fries, salads, Italian sausages and more. The Sterling Heights restaurant will have seating for more than 180 guests, a seasonal outdoor patio with seating for more than 50 people and double drive-thru lanes. Portillo’s is also bringing its Beef Bus to town next month, which will serve its famous hot dogs, Italian beef and fries.

Sterling Heights Police officers were dispatched to the 34000 block of Birchgrove Street around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10, for a domestic dispute, according to a news release from the Sterling Heights Police Department. He did not stop when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, initiating the police chase, which reached speeds of up to 120 mph, FOX 2 Detroit reports. The high-speed chase began in Macomb County, then crossed into Oakland County before ending in Wayne County, according to the reports. During the chase, Sterling Heights Police were joined by Warren Police and Michigan State Police. However, the suspect performed a U-turn and sped away.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - We’ve learned more about the highly anticipated opening of Michigan’s first Portillo’s restaurant. The popular Chicago-style Italian beef eatery plans to open in Sterling Heights this spring. As a tribute to Metro Detroit, the interior will also showcase the automotive history of the area. “We can’t wait to be a part of such a great, thriving community in Sterling Heights.”RELATED: Chicago couple brings authentic Italian beef sandwiches to Metro Detroit food standBesides its famous Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, Portillo’s serves Chicago-style hot dogs, char-grilled burgers, cheese fries, salads, Italian sausages and more. The Sterling Heights restaurant will have seating for more than 180 guests, a seasonal outdoor patio with seating for more than 50 people and double drive-thru lanes.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – The suspect in a parking lot shooting that was recorded by a home surveillance system over the weekend is still on the loose, and police are asking for help. Sterling Heights Police on Monday released the surveillance video of the shooting in an apartment complex parking lot. The video shows a woman exit an apartment, get into a black compact SUV and begin to back up. The suspect fires eight shots on the SUV while the woman quickly pulls away to escape. He shot me.”Police are asking for anyone with information on the vehicle or suspect to call detective Sgt.

Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - You can now shop ‘till you drop during the day at a Metro Detroit mall and then take in a holiday movie when the sun goes down. Mike Oddo, head of Movie Magic, has set up two drive-in movie screens in the parking lot where Sears used to be at Lakeside Mall. Oddo says he wanted something both family-friendly and safe for people to do over the winter. He also walks around the parking lot once the movies start and waves at the kids. The parking spaces are large, tickets are online and concessions are pre-packaged.”The movies are on Fridays and Saturdays with multiple showtimes.

Sterling Heights-based Jet’s Pizza is offering a “Cyber Weekend Deal” to do just that. Black Friday through Cyber Monday, the Michigan pizzeria known for its Detroit-style, deep-dish pizzas is offering 20% off menu-priced pizzas, the company announced. Order online for pickup or delivery using code CYBER. “We felt this was a great time to say thank you and Happy Holidays to all our customers!”To order online, visit jetspizza.com. Jet’s was founded as Jetts Party Shoppe and Pizzeria in 1978 by brothers John and Eugene Jetts.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- The Republican mayor of Michigan’s 4th largest city is speaking out against President Donald Trump and attempts by fellow Republicans to undermine the legitimacy of the election results. In a Facebook message posted Wednesday, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said the president knows he has lost the election and that his “temper tantrums” should be condemned by all “patriotic Americans.”“President Trump is deliberately lying to Americans and the world about the Michigan election results in order to create uncertainty, fear and distrust in our democracy. However, after a severe backlash from people across the state, the board met again and the election results were certified. President Trump praised Palmer and Hartmann for their actions prior to them reversing course and certifying the results. A lifelong Republican, Taylor became mayor in 2014 and has been reelected three times since then, including in 2019 for another two-year-term.

Utica High School football is the first team in Michigan to forfeit the rest of its season because of coronavirus within the program, according to various sources. A tweet appeared Wednesday night on The Tribe’s twitter page, alluding to the Utica football season being over, thanking the players for their efforts this season. On Thursday, the scheduled game between Utica and Sterling Heights this week was removed from the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s website. Sterling Heights athletic director Steven Schiesel told MLive that it is not taking a forfeit win over Utica, instead accepting a no-contest. Sterling Heights (0-5) has already reached eligibility for the playoffs.