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
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan Praising Each Other as the Better Presidential Candidate, but Who’s Right?
Michigan native and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been keeping a low-profile since losing the election in 2012, but now his name is surfacing yet again as a potential presidential candidate.....and this time by the man 'he' thinks should be president!
The Violence Continues in Lansing
Just days after Lansing Mayor Virg Bernaro reassured residents that the city is a safe place to live, comes word of more violence.
Vitamin-Tampering Alert in Michigan
Those who bought vitamins from a Meijer store are being warned to check the pills before you take them. Officials in Kalamazoo County say they're investigating the tampering of over-the-counter packages, where the vitamins inside have been replaced with other products. All Meijer stores have been ordered to check for possible tampering and remove from store shelves any questionable items.
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Bill to Keep States from Dumping Radioactive Waste in MI
Legislation is set to be announced soon that would stop companies in other states from dumping their low-level radioactive waster in Michigan landfills.
Bizarre Shooting Spree Ends in Death of Michigan Man
Family members of a Walker man, killed while he slept in his vehicle alongside a roadway in Oregon, are reacting with sadness and disbelief to his death.
Snyder Preparing to Ask for Fed Aid
Governor Snyder, who spent much of the day on Monday in the city of Warren and other Detroit-area communities hit hard by recent flooding, is now assessing the information and preparing to ask the federal government for aid.
Search Warrant Executed in the Search for Child Killer in Michigan
Officials in Macomb County haven't yet said what they were looking for--or even where they were looking--but say they hope to be zeroing in on the killer of a 14 year old Michigan girl.
Governor Snyder Takes the Challenge, Issues One Himself
It's something you don't normally see....or perhaps won't see again. Governor Rick Snyder sitting in a chair being doused with an ice-cold bucket of water!
The Cost of Parenthood on the Rise Again
Raising a baby is priceless....or is it? A new report out today indicates the cost of bringing that "bundle of joy" into adulthood is costing more and more each year.