La'Nita Brooks
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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)
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Community leaders, mental health experts, and the Midland City Police Department gathered Friday, June 2 to demand action against gun violence, all wearing orange to advocate for the important cause.
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Nurses at McLaren in Lapeer have authorized a strike to try to pressure administrators into negotiating a more favorable contract.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke at Mackinaw Island on Thursday, June 1 to announce a directive she hopes will retain Michigan’s population.
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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announced a new housing program on the three-year anniversary of the Let’s Walk Protest.
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The unofficial start of summer will be kicking off with the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl and Balloons over Bavaria Inn.
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Roads are getting busier as people get a jump start on their Memorial Day travels.
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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist joined other state leaders in announcing the state's blueprint for achieving global semiconductor superiority.
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Liam’s Law was re-introduced to the State House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 24.
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Parents and community members are fighting to get sexually explicit books removed from the children and teen sections in a mid-Michigan library.
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A new dining and entertainment venue is expected to bring a lot of people to downtown Fenton.
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The Flushing City Council voted on a special assessment to pay for a new program addressing their EMS response times.
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One local farm was able to avoid frost damage this past weekend thanks to its preparations.
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Heated tempers at the Flint City Council meeting on Monday, May 8 prompted the mayor of Flint to issue an executive order out of caution.
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A mid-Michigan family shared their story of sticking together while battling life-threatening illnesses.
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A mid-Michigan family is suing a Bay City nursing home, alleging the facility did nothing to prevent their loved one's death.
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The Great Lakes PFAS Action Network is partnering with local state lawmakers to protect communities from the hazardous PFAS material.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation on May 8 providing funds to help schools.
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Over the last two weeks, four clubs have been shut down for operating illegally in the city of Flint and one lost its liquor license.
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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announced the arrest of four people accused of taking part in human trafficking and distributing child porn through the dark web.
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Future entrepreneurs of mid-Michigan showcased their talents Thursday, May 4 at the annual Saginaw Soup Pitch Competition.
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NBA star and Flint native Kyle Kuzma took part in a groundbreaking celebration in the Vehicle City Thursday, May 4.
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There was a happy reunion between mother and son on Wednesday when a Flint man was released from prison on bond.
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Loneliness is the latest public health epidemic, and one local expert spoke about potential causes.
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A new artificial intelligence tool is taking the tech world by storm, but its remarkable ability to create comes with real challenges.
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Partnership was the reoccurring theme at Monday’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) event aimed at addressing violence before it happens.
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It looks like drivers have a little extra time to get transponders for Liberty Bridge in Bay City, but one resident said he’s in no rush.
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Walleye Festival organizers are saying this year’s event will be new and improved.
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General Motors has reported a successful first-quarter, beating Wall Street’s expectations.
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Child advocates were putting together the ingredients they believe are necessary to raising money for their cause Friday night.
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Many people living in Montrose Township are expressing concerns over a proposed landfill.
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As the Saginaw Spirit head back on the ice Thursday in game four of the playoff series, fans can look forward to more improvements at the Dow Event Center.
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This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week and MDOT, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, and safety experts met to discuss the importance of attentive driving and work zone safety.
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week and MDOT, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, and safety experts met to discuss the importance of attentive driving and work zone safety.
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Some plants sprouted during last week’s warm-up and this week’s cool-down could pose a potential problem for many Michigan farmers.
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For all intents and purposes, the pandemic is over, but experts on infectious diseases are saying COVID isn’t going away.
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After new gun bills were signed into law on Thursday, April 13, a local gun store owner weighed in on how the legislation will impact his business.
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Nourishing support from people who are survivors of sexual violence as they and their advocates gathered at the University Pavilion in downtown Flint Wednesday night for an event called Take Back the Night.
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A local sheriff was rallying support for a statewide registry of convicted animal abusers on the steps of the state capitol on Tuesday.
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Crews have broken ground on the bricks as Flint’s iconic Saginaw Street is being restored.
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The Huntington Bank building in Flint is now on the market, and with it, the iconic weather ball that sits on top.
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A mid-Michigan soldier killed in Colorado is now home and was greeted with a hero’s welcome.
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A potential presidential candidate paid a visit to mid-Michigan Thursday morning, April 6.
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Residents and farmers in mid-Michigan are frustrated with the amount of rain the area has been seeing during the first days of April.
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Saginaw Township’s School District is asking voters for help to the tune of nearly $243 million to improve its buildings.
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Crews responded to a fire at Mode’s Tavern off of Midland Street in Bay City Tuesday morning, April 4.
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A decision to close several roads for summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day will be voted on Monday night.
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The Bay City Commission will be discussing whether or not to restore street closures in the downtown district for the Feet on the Street program at their meeting on Monday, April 3.
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A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former president Donald Trump on Thursday, making him the first former president to face criminal charges.
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A new project is turning the fight against racism into a campaign promoting health and well-being.
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