Residents in Dearborn's Snow Woods neighborhood are raising alarms about dangerous driving behaviors that they say are making their community unsafe. Drivers speeding, running stop signs, and ignoring traffic laws have become a daily concern for those living in the area.

"You know, it's kind of scary traveling in Dearborn sometimes," said Mari, a local resident.

The problem is particularly evident along Culver Avenue, where home surveillance cameras have captured numerous instances of drivers disregarding stop signs and speed limits.

Surveillance video captures driver blowing stop sign in Dearborn neighborhood Surveillance video captures driver blowing stop sign in Dearborn neighborhood

"It's a big concern, especially with disregarding pedestrians, children especially," said Roberto, another neighborhood resident.

When I visited Culver Avenue to speak with residents, I witnessed the problem firsthand, observing multiple drivers running through stop signs at intersections without slowing down.

"They don't just, they don't want to pay attention to the stop signs," Mari said.

Residents are particularly concerned about the safety of children and pets in the neighborhood.

"There's many kids and animals also, you can see that there's a sign for the animals passing through the street," said Ali, a Snow Woods resident.

I took these concerns to Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin, who acknowledged the department is aware of the issues.

"We've focused a lot of traffic enforcement in that neighborhood and that intersection," Shahin said.

The police department has been working to address the problem through increased enforcement efforts.

"In the last 3 years in that Snow Woods Neighborhood, we've written over 700 tickets," Shahin said.

However, the chief explained that resources are stretched thin across the city, which has over 3,000 stop signs to monitor.

"We do our best to address every resident's concern, but we also have to deploy our resources where they're needed most," Shahin said.

During my visit to the neighborhood, I observed officers actively enforcing traffic laws at some of the problematic intersections. When asked if they felt enforcement was adequate, residents expressed understanding of the challenges faced by police.

"They do what they can with their resources," Roberto said.

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After being declared legally blind due to cataracts by the age of 21, Cleamon Moorer could have given up. Instead, he chose to pay it forward by reaching people in underserved communities who face barriers to eye care.

Watch Meghan's full piece in the video player below: Man brings mobile eye care to underserved communities after his own challenges

"I didn't see colors as clearly as other kids were seeing them, you know, not being able to make out letters," Moorer said.

Moorer was only 5 years old when he was diagnosed with congenital cataracts.

"I got used to it and just tried to compensate by squinting or trying to move closer to the board, etc.," Moorer said.

He went his entire childhood with the disease and was declared legally blind because his family couldn't afford the corrective surgery. But thanks to a grant from Sinai Grace Guild, Moorer got that surgery when he was 21 years old, and his eyesight was restored.

"I realized how many people in the community also have similar eye care and eye health issues," Moorer said.

Moorer is forever grateful for his eyesight and wants to help others who might face barriers to eye care.

He recently started "Eye Care for Detroit," a mobile optometrist van where he and his partner, an eye doctor, are bringing the gift of healthy sight to those who might not have easy access to it.

"We can pull up in the driveway, client can come out to the driveway or we can go in the house," Moorer said.

The mobile service provides comprehensive care to patients who might otherwise go without.

"We do a quick questionnaire survey to find out what folks need, what's really stopping them," Moorer said.

The team also provides additional health screenings during their visits.

"We assess blood pressure and also, HbA1C screening for diabetic patients," Moorer said.

Michelle, one of the service's patients, explained why mobile eye care is so important for her: "I just recently got out of the hospital, so I'm not able to move as well as I could."

Moorer says his life's goal is to make eye care accessible for all people.

"We're on a mission. There's 40,000 homebound Detroiters in the area that could benefit from services such as ours," Moorer said.

If you are interested in learning more about the mobile care unit, visit their website.

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The real-life story behind Netflixs "Narcos" is coming to life in Pontiac Thursday night and its all for a cause thats hitting close to home for the men behind the event.

Steve Murphy, the retired DEA agent who helped take down notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar, will speak at a public event at the UWM Sports Complex. But this time, hes not just talking about history hes talking about healing.

Murphy has teamed up with Brian Sizemore, a Woodhaven father who lost his son, Lucas, an officer in Atlanta, to suicide earlier this year. The two men met through a work connection, but quickly realized they shared a devastating bond.

Its not something you want to have in common with somebody, Murphy said. But it gave Brian and me a connection. Weve both been through very traumatic events in our lives.

Murphy, who began his DEA career in 1975, says mental health was never something openly discussed in law enforcement. Officers were expected to be tough guys, even after life-altering experiences in the field.

My partner got shot, and by the grace of God, Im alive, Murphy said. Did I go to counseling? No. I thought I was a tough guy.

For Sizemore, the tragedy struck when he received a phone call no parent ever wants.

He said, Dad, you gotta sit down, Sizemore recalled. And then he said, Lukes dead.

At first, he couldnt believe his son had taken his own life.

In my head, Im thinking it was some kind of accident, he said. You go through every emotion guilt, immense sadness. We just try to get through today and wake up to try to get through tomorrow.

Out of that grief, the

LUCAS Foundation

was born named in memory of Brians son, with a mission to destigmatize mental health support in law enforcement.

Mostly its to get the law enforcement community to bond together to try to do something very difficult, Sizemore said. But its going to put this crisis in the publics face, and they wont be able to ignore it.

Murphy said he still relives traumatic memories from his DEA career including the day his partner was shot in 1989.

I had dreams, not nightmares, just dreams reliving that day until I retired in 2013, he said.

The foundation aims to promote mental health as a routine part of wellness for officers, starting with new recruits.

If we can get those recruits to see that its okay and accept the fact theyre probably going to have to talk to somebody 20 years from now it will be like going to get your foot X-rayed, Sizemore said.

The LUCAS Foundation also seeks to provide mental health resources to departments that may be lacking.

There is nothing so bad, or nothing that cant be fixed, that it has to get to that point, Sizemore said.

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Third grade teacher, nonprofit founder and now Miss Michigan 2025, Hannah Palmer is proving you dont have to fit into just one box.

Palmer, who teaches at an elementary school in Ann Arbor, was recently crowned Miss Michigan in what she describes as a surreal moment.

Watch the video report below: Ann Arbor teacher crowned 2025 Miss Michigan

It felt like a blur, Palmer recalled of the crowning.

Known as Miss. Palmer to her students, she said her mission is to inspire the next generation to embrace all aspects of themselves and chase their full potential.

You are your only limitation, she said. When I really started to believe in myself to say I can do it all, I can be Miss. Palmer, I can be Hannah, I can be Miss Michigan thats when I started to see success.

Hear more from Hannah Palmer in the video player below: Extended interview: Miss Michigan 2025 talks about the pageant and the Sunflower Project

Outside the classroom and pageant stage, Palmer is also the founder and CEO of the Sunflower Project, a nonprofit organization focused on mental health education. The organization offers resources to help people support loved ones experiencing mental health crises.

Every single one of us has mental health, whether or not we have a mental illness, she said. Thats why its so important we check in with the people in our lives. Just asking how are you? can make a difference.

Palmers advocacy is deeply personal. Shes a five-time suicide attempt survivor and openly shares her journey with depression and anxiety.

Its from sharing my own story that Im able to be an advocate for so many, she said.

Despite the challenges, Palmer pursued a career in education, where she continues to leave a lasting impact. Her students even surprised her with their support during the Miss Michigan competition including former student Kinley Rhodes, who is now in sixth grade.

Since I was in third grade with her, Ive gone to watch her compete every year since then, Kinley said.

Inspired by her former teacher, Kinley has joined the Miss America Little Sister program, where Palmer now mentors her.

It wasnt really nerve-wracking because Miss. Palmer was there with me, Kinley said.

Next, Palmer is preparing to represent Michigan in the Miss America 2025 competition.

For the next eight weeks, its all about prep and making sure Im as ready as I can be for the job of Miss America, she said.

Whether you know her as Miss Michigan, Miss Palmer or simply Hannah, she hopes her story serves as a reminder that adversity doesnt define you.

You really can do it all, and your diagnosis is not a death sentence, Palmer said.

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Residents and community activist groups filled seats at a Michigan Public Service Commission meeting with one unified message: the rate hikes need to stop.

"People are fed up. They cannot afford more rate increases. People are struggling as is," said Donavan Mckinney, MI state representative.

Residents are tired of struggling to pay their energy bills, expressing frustration over rate increases by energy supplier DTE that have occurred year after year for almost a decade.

The most recent increase came this past January, resulting in a $217 million revenue increase for the energy giant.

During the meeting, one resident directly challenged DTE's justification for the increases: "If you're saying you need the increase for infrastructure and systems, why are your board members taking home so much profit annually?"

The Michigan Public Service Commission met with residents to hear their frustrations and answer questions about the ongoing rate increases.

I asked commission members who decides what constitutes "reasonable profit" for utility companies.

"That's one of the things we look at in cases, and it's a mix of how much debt they take, which is typically at a lower cost, vs how much equity, and then what they pay for both the debt and equity portions of those," a commission representative said.

Members of the commission told me they are the ones who determine the percentage deemed "reasonable profit" for DTE stakeholders.

When asked about the specific numbers allowed, the representative explained: "The total return on equity for both consumers and DTE on the electric side is 9.9%, and the total return is between 5 and 6%."

I pressed further on whether anything has been done to potentially lower those numbers based on the severe impact on everyday people.

"The requirement we have under court precedent is we need to balance the interest of customers with the interest of the utility being able to access the capital that they need to reinvest in their business," the representative said.

Despite these explanations, residents remain frustrated and say they will continue to be until they see results.

The situation is particularly concerning as DTE is now seeking approval for another rate increase in January 2026, which would bring a $574 million revenue increase.

When contacted, DTE provided this statement:

We appreciate the Michigan Public Service Commissions effort to bring the community together to get feedback from Michiganders about how they want to be heard and involved in the key issues that impact them the most. DTE Energy follows a similar process, coordinating and engaging in local open houses and town halls, holding assistance events and participating in community-based meetings so we can directly connect with our customers and receive their input about the service we provide. This feedback is essential as we develop and implement our plans to deliver the safe, reliable, cleaner and affordable energy our customers demand and deserve.  DTE is making progress on building the electric grid of the future. Thanks to a combination of factors including strategic work and investment in the electric grid last year, our customers experienced a nearly 70% improvement in time spent without power in 2024 compared to 2023. We must continue to invest to deliver the cleaner and more reliable energy our customers demand and deserve. Our recent investment request filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission further supports our ongoing work to improve electric reliability and system resiliency in the face of extreme weather and to generate cleaner energy all while keeping customer bills as low as possible and below the national average.

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The Movement festival has officially kicked off at Hart Plaza in Detroit, drawing thousands of techno music enthusiasts to its multiple stages.

Watch Meghan's full story in the video player below: Movement festival brings thousands together through music and connection

The energy at Hart Plaza was palpable as festival-goers gathered to share in their common love of techno music.

For many attendees, the festival represents more than just good beats it's an opportunity to escape daily stresses and forge new connections.

"I came with my friends and my cousin lives here, so it worked out and we actually just met up right now, so great timing!" said Carla Gruby.

For some attendees, Movement offers a much-needed break from everyday life.

"Life is kind of crazy, and this is just a time to relax and have fun and move your body," Gruby said.

Others value the festival for its social aspects and the opportunity to build new relationships.

"You go through phases of life and now like being adults it's hard making friends so like meeting new people at festivals, it's beautiful," said Raenell Riddle.

For one couple I spoke with, Movement was the beginning of their love story 11 years ago.

"This and then like just dancing, shuffling is kind of what brought us together," Riddle said.

Now they attend festivals regularly as a way to connect and meet new friends with similar interests.

"Meeting all the new people at festivals, like everyone's so welcoming, it's been a beautiful experience," Riddle said.

Movement will continue at Hart Plaza until Monday.

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Detroit is buzzing with activity as visitors and locals alike fill downtown for a holiday weekend packed with sports, music festivals and celebrations.

Watch the video report below: Detroit comes alive with visitors, locals enjoying Memorial Day weekend festivities

"He's a Tigers fan, so we've been coming up here for the last five years," Scott Martin said.

Many tourists are exploring what the city has to offer beyond the ballpark.

"I've never been to Detroit. I wanted to see it, wanted to see the architecture... I wanna see the art museum and I wanna look at the Tigers stadium," Andrew Blackey said.

Residents are proud to see their city thrive and attract visitors.

"Feels good to be apart of the city now. When people are coming and get to experience what we are experiencing," Shelby Platt said.

Related video: Detroit braces for massive Memorial Day weekend crowds with Movement, Tigers, and The Weeknd downtown Busy Memorial Day weekend in Downtown Detroit

The revitalization of Detroit has created new opportunities for socializing and entertainment.

"It's not what it used to be, and it's really fun for people our age to come down here and meet up with friends, and it's local," Deonna Johnson said.

Music festivals like Movement are another major draw bringing people to the city.

Watch our report of Movement music festival preparations below: Movement music festival starts this weekend in Hart Plaza

"There's so many festivals and everything, so why not come now?" Johnson said.

While many plan to enjoy downtown events, others are preparing for traditional holiday activities.

"My mom usually cooks every holiday," Shakira Davis said.

Related:

Memorial Day Weekend 2025: Events across metro Detroit Heading out of town? AAA predicts about 1.3M Michiganders will travel for Memorial Day

The combination of sports, entertainment and dining options has contributed to Detroit's renewed energy.

"Whether it's for food, for concerts, for Tigers games or Lions games, it's really incredible to see the revival of the city, especially for young professionals and folks our age," Katie Frankhart said.

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Westland residents are speaking out over neighborhood blight that has been growing for years, prompting city officials to take action.

Watch the video report below: Westland to hire more ordinance officers to tackle neighborhood blight

"In my neighborhood, I see a lot of trash," lifelong Westland resident Tommi-Jean Mason said.

Residents point to abandoned buildings, overgrown lots and junky yards as major concerns, with many directing attention to the Norwayne neighborhood of Westland.

"A lot of trash, a lot of grass, old cars. Further down by the fire department, you can hardly walk. Overgrowth, trees, weeds that have turned into trees," Mason said.

Some homeowners who maintain their properties feel frustrated living next to neglected homes.

"There's people that own their home, a nice home. They take care of it. And then they live next door to someone who doesn't take care of it," Gloria Mason, a Westland resident, explained.

Residents who work to keep their homes orderly say they feel there's inconsistency in how blight issues are addressed.

"They overlook a lot of things and then, they get nit-picky on other things," Mason said.

City Council President Pro-Tem Melissa Sampey acknowledges residents' concerns.

"Majority of the cases we do see are with rented properties. A lot of times, the property owners don't live in the state of Michigan," Sampey said.

In response to growing blight concerns, the city will hire two more ordinance officers to address problem properties more quickly.

"Our ordinance officers, they do an amazing job. But again, in 22 square miles, and we also have to have people on vacation and time off too, they only can address so much," Sampey said.

Mayor Kevin Coleman, unavailable for interview, sent a statement saying:

"My proposed 2025-2026 municipal budget includes funding for the hiring of 2 additional ordinance officers to work with residents and business owners to improve the quality and cleanliness of Westland properties. While we have many residents, businesses and staff who care deeply about the look of our city, we still have a handful of challenges when it comes to keeping our streets clean and combatting litter. I make it a priority to review our neighborhood services departments weekly reports to see what needs attention. Ordinance compliance will remain a major priority for the City of Westland going forward."

City officials are asking for residents' help in addressing blight issues.

"We have a process where people can submit their ordinance issues or concerns or complaints on our click and fix app," Sampey said.

You can use this link to report blight in Westland. You can also download the city's Click and Fix app.

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