STERLING HEIGHTS — A suggestion to raise the training budget for City Council members ignited a discussion about how — and where — elected officials should direct money toward professional development.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … a drone? Yes, a drone. And, much like Superman, new aerial technology coming to Sterling Heights will be a valuable asset to law enforcement, firefighters and other city departments during emergencies.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A fine meal and inspiring words are on the menu for the city’s third annual Black History Month Dinner.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A 21-year-old Clinton Township man who was accused of firing a gun during an alleged road-rage incident in Sterling Heights last year, will stand trial in Macomb County Circuit Court.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The possibility of a Sheetz in Sterling Heights inched ahead Jan. 6 when the City Council, with little fanfare, scheduled a public hearing for the proposal in March.

STERLING HEIGHTS — On a morning better suited for polar bears and penguins, more than 100 people gathered in Sterling Heights Jan. 19 to honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and commit to following in his footsteps.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Eissa Hannakachl got a glimpse of his future this month. And he’s fired up about it.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Detroit man who allegedly shot three people at a house party on Jan. 10 is facing felony charges that could result in a lifetime prison sentence.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A financial planning firm that helped a handful of Sterling Heights homeowners stabilize themselves in the face of hard times was recently honored by city officials.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights residents gave an overwhelming thumbs-up to city services and operations in the latest survey measuring public opinion.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The stage is set for a trio of high school seniors to close out their student theater careers in a special way.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights police officer who saved a child in distress last month was saluted for his calmness and competence during an emergency response.

STERLING HEIGHTS/MOUNT CLEMENS — A Sterling Heights police officer who shot and killed a distressed man last month was cleared of any wrongdoing following a Macomb County Sheriff’s Office investigation.

STERLING HEIGHTS — It’s all downhill from here. Residents can now enjoy a thrill down the hill even if they don’t have their own equipment thanks to a new feature at Delia Park.