Dane Kelly
Digital Reporter
Dane Kelly is an Oreo enthusiast and producer who has spent the last seven years covering Michigan news and stories.
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1 day ago
Why an Oakland County water park closed during a heat wave
Read full article: Why an Oakland County water park closed during a heat waveRed Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights closed during the extreme heat but has since reopened with reduced hours to protect both guests and staff from heat-related dangers.
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It’s dangerously hot in Metro Detroit. Here’s where to cool off
Read full article: It’s dangerously hot in Metro Detroit. Here’s where to cool offResidents are urged to take precautions, such as staying hydrated and seeking air-conditioned spaces like cooling centers, public libraries, movie theaters, malls, and museums.
Waterford’s new thermal drone spots hidden fire dangers before they turn deadly
Read full article: Waterford’s new thermal drone spots hidden fire dangers before they turn deadlyFirefighters can’t always see what could kill them -- but a new thermal imaging drone is changing that for Waterford crews.
Michigan agencies seize 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives in multi-agency bust
Read full article: Michigan agencies seize 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives in multi-agency bustMichigan agencies seized more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks -- many mislabeled as safe for consumers -- in a major bust.
‘Grossly negligent’: Southfield mom charged after 4-year-old dies following untreated seizures
Read full article: ‘Grossly negligent’: Southfield mom charged after 4-year-old dies following untreated seizuresA 37-year-old mother from Southfield is facing manslaughter charges after reportedly denying her 4-year-old son medical care.
He drove 90 mph drunk through a red light. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prison
Read full article: He drove 90 mph drunk through a red light. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prisonA 20-year-old Macomb County man will spend at least 10 years behind bars after being convicted of murder in a deadly drunk driving crash when he was 17.
Former Macomb County priest convicted of sexually assault will stay in prison, court rules
Read full article: Former Macomb County priest convicted of sexually assault will stay in prison, court rulesThe Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the sentence of a former Shelby Township priest convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old.
Warren hit-and-run driver sentenced in death of missing boy with autism
Read full article: Warren hit-and-run driver sentenced in death of missing boy with autismA 46-year-old Warren man will spend at least three years behind bars for his alleged role in a hit-and-run that killed a 14-year-old boy with autism.
Man sentenced in police chase crash that hospitalized 73-year-old Warren man
Read full article: Man sentenced in police chase crash that hospitalized 73-year-old Warren manA 23-year-old Redford man will spend years in jail after a police chase ended in a crash that sent a 73-year-old to the hospital.
One of the world’s deadliest animals once swam freely in the Detroit River. A dog stopped him
Read full article: One of the world’s deadliest animals once swam freely in the Detroit River. A dog stopped himDid you know a hippo once escaped into the Detroit River in 1863 -- and was saved by his loyal mastiff friend?