I worked in television and radio in Flint and Detroit, but spent the majority of my Broadcasting career in television in the Lansing, Michigan market as a news anchor for WLNS-TV 6. I began there in late 1986 as the Morning and Noon News Anchor and left only when my husband, Terry Stanton, took a job as an anchor at the number one-rated NBC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was subsequently hired there as well as a general assignment reporter. We moved back to Michigan when my husband was hired to be the main anchor at WLNS! I was rehired at TV 6 to assume my duties as the Morning Anchor of the daily 5:30 to 7 amnews show. I stayed there for a couple more years before leaving to do some freelance work. I eventually signed up to do a morning talk show on WJIM radio with fellow journalist Steve Gruber. The show has gained in popularity, broadcasting all over the State of Michigan and beyond! I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcasting/Journalism and have worked in television, radio and print--including the Lansing State Journal and The Lansing Business Monthly Magazine. While I enjoy all "branches" of the media, I really like the immediacy of radio--being able to bring a story of breaking news to the listener within a matter of seconds. The format of news-talk also allows for a more complete discussion of topics--not just bare bones essentials. Hearing what listeners think during the call-in show is also critical to a well-rounded discussion. As I mentioned, I am married and have been for 26 years and my husband and I have three sons, Brent, Ryan and Chris. I also am an animal lover and have 3 dogs.
Jo Anne Paul
Four Charged and More Sought in MSU Melee
Four of those allegedly involved in the melee in East Lansing over the weekend have been charged so far and police say this could be just the beginning.
Still a Deadly Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, but Better
Preliminary numbers show fewer died on Michigan roads during the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend this year than last. Although, officials say there is still work to be done.
Statistics released by Michigan State Police show 8 were killed in 8 separate accidents during the period, which began on Wednesday night at 6 and ran through midnight Sunday...
President Obama and Congress Not Making the Grade Survey Finds
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is getting grilled again on Capitol Hill today--and by the public with questions on Twitter. But as she hops back into the fire about The Affordable Care Act, A.K.A. Obamacare, it looks like problems with the roll out of the website--and subsequent developments related to it--are seriously compromising the reputations of those on Capitol Hill
Get Your Flu Shot Yet? You’re Running Out of Time
Another push to get that flu shot. Those with the Michigan Department of Community Health say holidays bring people together--and bring germs that can spread quickly.
Those Responsible for Setting Fires in East Lansing are Still Being Sought
The Michigan State University Spartans are headed to the Rose Bowl and a few fans could be headed to jail.