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A Macomb County judge issued a bench warrant for Kim Mathers after she failed to appear for sentencing in a February hit-and-run case, for which she had pleaded no contest to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene; she also faces a May incident involving alleged intoxicated driving and bond conditions such as alcohol monitoring, with a probable cause hearing noted for the OWI-third offense.
Kim Mathers, Eminem's ex-wife, was arrested in Chesterfield Township for a suspected drunk-driving crash into a parked car just before 10 p.m., two days after she pleaded no contest to impaired driving and failing to report a February crash. Investigators say alcohol or drugs are suspected; no injuries were reported, and charges have not yet been filed as the case proceeds. A sentencing date for the February incident is set for June 17, and it is unclear how the latest arrest will affect that case.
Kim Mathers, Eminem's ex-wife, pleaded no contest to impaired driving and failing to report an accident in a February hit-and-run crash in Macomb County; sentencing is set for June 17, with prosecutors noting the maximum misdemeanor penalties and urging accountability.
Kimberley Anne Mathers, Eminem’s ex-wife, pleaded no contest to operating while impaired and failing to stop after a hit-and-run in New Baltimore, Michigan, after allegedly striking a parked Dodge Ram with her Range Rover on Feb. 16, 2026; authorities say the truck was pushed about 50 feet, and a sentencing hearing is set for June 17, 2026.
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Macomb County for the first time this summer, prompting health officials to remind residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, although no human cases have been reported yet.
A teenager was killed and a firefighter hospitalized after a series of explosions at a Clinton Township facility in Macomb County, Michigan. The explosions, caused by stored butane, nitrous oxide, and lighter fluid, launched debris across a wide area, including jagged metal containers and Batman-themed knives. Officials are investigating the illegal storage of combustible materials in the building, and residents are warned not to touch any debris due to potential remaining gases. The water in the area remains safe to drink, and further updates are expected.
Authorities are investigating the cause of massive explosions and fire at the Select Distributors facility in Macomb County, with the ATF leading the investigation. The blaze, which started Monday night, led to road closures and concerns about air quality due to continuous explosions and smoke. A hazmat team is expected to investigate the scene, and while the fire has been extinguished, hot spots remain a concern. One firefighter and a bystander sustained injuries, and roads have since reopened to traffic.
A 19-year-old bystander was killed and a firefighter injured during a massive fire and continuous explosions at a Macomb County distribution facility. The teenager was struck by a canister of combustible material that shot out of the blaze, and the cause of the fire is still unknown. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting with the investigation, and roadways in the area were closed off but have since reopened.
A massive fire engulfed a distribution plant in Macomb County's Clinton Township, with several videos capturing the blaze from different angles. Residents reported hearing an explosion before the fire broke out, and officials have advised people to avoid the area. The impact of the fire is being felt as far as Mt. Clemens.
A massive fire broke out at a distribution plant in Macomb County, prompting officials to urge people to avoid the area of 15 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway in Clinton Township. Live aerial footage of the fire is available, and residents reported hearing an explosion before the flames were seen. The impact of the fire is being felt at least as far as Mt. Clemens.
A massive fire engulfed the Select Distributions plant in Macomb County's Clinton Township after an explosion was heard across the area, prompting officials to advise people to avoid the vicinity. The impact of the fire was felt as far as Mt. Clemens, and residents reported hearing the explosion.
The Outback Steakhouse branch in Roseville, Macomb County, has closed as part of a business decision, with the last day of operation being Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. The closure is not a reflection of the management or staff, and some employees will have the opportunity to transfer while others will receive a severance package. The company appreciates the community's support over the past 29 years and encourages patrons to visit their Southfield or Madison Heights locations.
A Dearborn man, Waleed Abdulshafi, won $1 million from the Michigan Lottery after matching the five white balls in a Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Fraser, Macomb County. This win occurred during the $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot run, which ended on October 11th. Michigan Lottery players won over $13 million in prizes during this period, including six prizes of $1 million or more.
Key races to watch in the upcoming 2023 Michigan election include the mayoral race in Grosse Pointe Park between incumbent Mayor Michelle Hodges and City Councilwoman Christine Gallagher, the mayoral race in Inkster between Mayor Patrick Wimberly, who faces a federal bribery charge, and defense attorney Byron Nolen, and the mayoral race in Westland between interim Mayor Mike Londeau and state Rep. Kevin Coleman. In Oakland County, voters in cities like Berkley, Ferndale, and Madison Heights will decide on recreational marijuana and potentially elect their first Black members to city councils. In Macomb County, Eastpointe will see a mayoral contest between former city councilman Michael Klinefelt and retired educator Mary Hall-Rayford, while Warren will experience a major leadership shift with longtime Mayor Jim Fouts being term-limited out of office and State Rep. Lori Stone running for mayor against the city's human resources director George Dimas.
A man was kidnapped at gunpoint from outside a gym in Macomb County, Michigan, by four armed males. The victim was found bound in the back of the suspect vehicle after a police chase ended in Sterling Heights. The driver, the only suspect in the vehicle, was arrested, while three other suspects fled on foot. The victim was unharmed, and a loaded rifle was found in the vehicle. Two teens initially taken into custody were later released as they were not involved in the abduction. Police are still searching for the remaining suspects.