La'Nita Brooks
Born and raised in Chicago, La’Nita recently graduated with her master’s in journalism from DePaul University and is excited to start her career in mid-Michigan. During her time at DePaul, she reported and anchored for their show Good Day DePaul. She also was the president of DePaul's National Association of Black Journalists where she led and moderated events.
She is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. La’Nita loves animals, traveling, tacos, and spending time with her family. When she is not out in the field reporting, she loves snuggling up watching movies with her doggy Kingston, shopping, and exploring Michigan. She is excited to serve mid-Michigan and tell some great stories. If you see La’Nita out, feel free to say hi or find her on Twitter (@iamLanitaB)
A local Veterans Affairs hospital is encouraging the community to give back on Giving Tuesday.
Local animal experts shared some tips on how to keep your pets safe if you’re traveling with them this holiday weekend.
A mid-Michigan community is doing something special to help highlight their local businesses.
After three years, the Edenville Embankment Restoration Project is officially underway.
A 20-year-old is being recognized for catching the Biggest Buck on opening day in Tuscola County.
A local processing center is using deer hunting season and their business to make a difference.
After residents were urged to shelter in place in Rosebush, a man considered armed and dangerous is in custody.
Firearm deer season is quickly approaching for Michigan hunters and experts are sharing reminders.
A new piece of art will be coming to downtown Bay City thanks to a grant from the State of Michigan Arts and Culture Council.
An abandoned school in the city of Flint is coming down after being a hot spot for arsonists.
As winter approaches, so do the brutal storms that come with it. That’s why Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared this week “winter hazards awareness week” to get us all ready.
Montrose Community Schools is hoping its bond proposal gets a passing grade from voters on Tuesday.
An independent report says the Oxford school shooting was avoidable.
Grand Blanc Township is leading the way in early voting with its early voting period running through Nov. 5.
The Michigan Attorney General’s office said the Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear appeals of a lower court order dismissing the misdemeanor charges brought against former governor Rick Snyder.
General Motors (GM) has joined Stellantis and Ford and now all three have proposed contracts on the table waiting on ratification from UAW members.
Rx Kids will provide direct payments to Flint mothers during pregnancy and in the first year of their child’s life.
A tentative agreement was reached between the UAW and one of Detroit’s Big Three, possibly indicating that this strike is coming to an end.
Community leaders and officials gathered at the historic Berston Field House to break ground on phase one of an all-new facility.
The city of Flint is joining the ranks of public schools, hospitals, and airports by becoming a gun-free zone.
A Saginaw mother is calling on police to do more in the investigation of her daughter’s death.
The UAW strike has been going for 34 days with more than 33,000 members striking across the country against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.
An abandoned school caught fire, and it’s not the first time.
Efforts continue Tuesday evening to name a new speaker.
More than 33,000 UAW workers are on strike across the nation, and that number could grow at any time.
Michigan is creating its first high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, and the first project will require lane closures on a portion of I-75.
ACT test scores for U.S. students dropped to a new 30-year low, suggesting a lack of student readiness for college-level coursework.
A Saginaw mother is pleading for help to find justice for her murdered son.
As the UAW’s strike against the Big Three enters its fourth week, General Motors (GM) is sharing its sixth and latest offer to the union.
As the UAW strikes continue, thousands of workers across the country are starting to feel the financial pinch, but a local United Way is stepping in to help those who are impacted.
There are conflicting views on how the remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to Flint should be utilized.
A fight in a classroom ended with a local teacher hospitalized and a student looking at felony charges.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson visited inmates who are working to be a cut above the rest through the I.G.N.I.T.E. barber school program.
Businesses in downtown Flint are experiencing another roadblock as parts of Saginaw Street have to be redone again.
Michigan State University’s interim president paid a visit to Midland on Friday to tour the university’s research facility and STEAM education center.
As the United Auto Workers (UAW) continues to fight for better wages and benefits, we are taking a look back at the union’s history and how it all began.
President Joe Biden joined striking UAW members in Metro Detroit on Tuesday, and it is prompting mixed feelings from local strikers.
Just in time for “spooky season,” an iconic local business is staying sweet and expanding to another mid-Michigan city.
A number of district courts in Genesee County may be closed under a consolidation plan that was proposed as a way to save the county money to do necessary repairs on mandated buildings.
A new weapon to help in the fight against COVID-19; the original vaccines are no more.
Michigan’s weather can change in a minute and now the state will receive funds when it causes big problems, like natural disasters and hazards.
The expiration date on the current United Auto Workers (UAW) contracts is quickly approaching.
Small businesses are trying to recover after a nationwide outage meant many couldn’t accept credit cards on Thursday.
Nurses at McLaren Bay Region said they’re fighting for a new contract to keep everyone safe.
With the heat these next few days, doctors are warning parents and schools to make sure student athletes are practicing safely.
Traffic was steady on I-75 on Friday afternoon, packed with people heading to the Upper Peninsula for Labor Day.
This year marks 25 years of AAA’s Tow to Go program, and tow truck drivers are preparing for a busy weekend.
An event was held in Flint on Thursday to help the city overcome addiction, coinciding with International Overdose Awareness Day.
The Flint City Council approved more than $4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help residents with home repairs.
A historic piece of Frankenmuth’s cityscape is undergoing a massive renovation.
