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‘You think I’m stupid?’: Metro Detroit woman caught driving during Zoom court hearing, lying to judge
A Metro Detroit woman is at the center of a viral video after she was caught driving during a virtual court appearance, and then lying to the judge about it.
Kimberly D. Carroll was scheduled for a hearing in 33rd District Court in Woodhaven before Judge Michael K. McNally on Wednesday, March 25, when the incident took place.
After phoning in late without her screen on, Carroll turned on her camera, and it became immediately clear she was inside a moving vehicle.
Woman admits to organizing 13+ ‘push-out’ thefts at Ulta stores in Metro Detroit
A Detroit woman has pleaded guilty to organizing “push out” thefts at more than 13 Ulta Beauty stores in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, officials said.
Cheaira Broughton, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise (a 20-year felony) for organizing a “high-volume theft ring” that targeted Ulta locations in Metro Detroit, according to a release from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office.
DTE Energy billing issues: Customer payment trouble, what it means for next bill
DTE Energy said a billing issue affecting many customers has been fixed, and explained what it could mean for next month’s bill.
The Michigan Public Service Commission confirmed to Local 4 that it contacted DTE after thousands of customers reported billing issues.
Husband of Detroit reality star facing charge -- what he’s accused of, where she’s mentioned
The husband of a Detroit reality TV star is facing a federal charge after allegedly making improper payments at a company where he worked as CEO.
Jordan Broad, former CEO of ImpactEleven, is accused of transferring money from the company he was once a part of and using the funds for his and his wife’s entities from April 2024 to July 2025. He faces a federal charge of wire fraud, according to a criminal complaint unsealed to the public on March 19.
ImpactEleven, LLC is a professional speaking training company founded in 2021.
Weather: Surge of warmth comes with severe weather threat across Metro Detroit
This is the warmest day of the week, and it comes with a 4Warn Weather Alert due to severe storm potential that could develop this afternoon and taper off in the evening hours.