DeAnna Giles
Weekend Anchor & Multimedia Journalist
Lansing, MI
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DeAnna Giles is a winter native, but new to Lansing, Michigan. She is a recent graduate of University of Maryland where she received a Masters in broadcast journalism. She is a reporter for News 10 Wednesday through Friday and a weekend anchor. She’s excited to share the stories of Mid-Michigan!
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Michigan State University is using artificial technology to better support kids with disabilities. This helps to provide data to teachers to help kids with disabilities learn social skills.
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The most common inherited blood disorder, sickle cell disease, affects thousands of people every year. Sickle cell warriors are pushing for more awareness and quality of care.
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Throughout the year, Small Talk hosts events to ensure families in the community are connected to the right resources. Resources like counseling, support groups or basic needs.
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Whether it’s baby steps or monumental ones, healing from trauma starts with some small talk. Small Talk offers kids under the age of 18 free counseling services. No matter what age, each session is tailored to their specific need.
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A new proposal aims to provide funding for the free meal program for future school years.
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Thousands of children face some sort of sexual or physical abuse every year. A local non-profit is helping child victims of abuse recover and speak out.
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Small Talk Children's Advocacy Center is making an impact in the lives of child victims of abuse. They provide counseling, support and resources.
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At 11-years-old, Raynie Clark serves as a national youth ambassador for Hyundai Hope on Wheels, she wants to inspire other kids with cancer.
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Dragon boating was a way for women who are recovering from breast cancer build their upper body strength. And to help cope with the effects of surgery. On Sunday, people honored both breast cancer and domestic violence survivors in a boat race at Hawk Island Park.
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Stress, burnout and decreased quality of health care. Hospitals nationwide continue to face nursing shortages. Something the pandemic pushed into a crisis. That’s why a new proposal introduced in the House and Senate aims to tackle the issue.
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The event supported two local non-profits, The Mark Advocacy Group and To Work in Grateful Service
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It was a chance to fly through the skies on a historical journey in Jackson. On Saturday, The Jackson County Airport hosted historical aircraft rides on five planes.
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On Wednesday, former Congressman Mike Rogers announced his bid for the Democratic majority-controlled Senate, saying “we can do better” in his campaign ad.
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Finding parking in Old Town, REO Town and Downtown Lansing can be difficult. That's why Lansing is looking to get the community’s input on parking, operations and the management of systems in a new survey.
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High Caliber Karting hosted the Meridian Motorfest in the parking lot of the Meridian Mall. People around Mid-Michigan traveled to Okemos to look at cool cars and enjoy festivities.
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nown for his jokes, Willis Rockwood is now celebrating 10 decades of life.
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A lot of chainsaws going 5 days after strong winds toppled trees and damaged homes. Clean-up efforts are still going strong with tree removal crews working non-stop.
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An Eaton County sweet corn farm is working to recover after the storm by putting a new twist on how they harvest their crops. Due to high winds, their sweet corn crops are flattened but still harvestable.
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“It’s hard as a parent to find places that when schools only so long and you have to work."
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This week more than 90 percent of the local UAW 652 members voted in favor of a strike against General Motors. At issue, the UAW wants to increase wages, benefits, and job security.
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After more than a month of negotiations, the United Auto Workers are voting to authorize a strike if it comes down to it.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that a new Covid-19 variant has reached Washtenaw County, Michigan. It is unknown what risks, if any, this may pose to the public's health.
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A new affordable apartment complex is one step closer to taking shape in downtown Jackson.
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Punch after punch, members of Rock Steady Boxing, each living with Parkinson’s, fight the disease together.
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Chronic absenteeism continues to remain at a high for Michigan schools. That’s why schools are making efforts to ensure students are staying in the classroom. It’s an issue that school districts are battling while keeping a positive mindset.
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After Michigan’s primary, some Mid-Michigan schools are able to make some needed improvements. Mid-Michigan voters voted yes or no on proposed school bonds.
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On Saturday morning, the Jackson County community joined together for a race around Clark Lake. The race was part of the Orthopedic Rehab Specialist race series which hosts multiple races a year in Jackson.
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UAW President Shawn Fain is advocating for transparency in the contract negotiations.
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It’s been nearly six months since the tragic shooting on Michigan State University’s campus. The university has decided to cancel classes and hold a remembrance event to mark one year since the shooting.
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It was a violent weekend in Mid-Michigan after multiple shootings were reported.
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On Sunday, people in Jackson enjoyed a battle of barbecues. It was the first annual Downtown Backyard BBQ Battle. The battle was a tasty challenge between West Texas Barbeque Company and Grand River Brewery fighting for the best BBQ.
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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) held their annual walk where they funded research for type one diabetes.
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High school and college athletes across the country can put extra cash in their pockets, thanks to name, image, and likeness deals. Having a basic understanding of financial skills is paramount so that student-athletes are making the right decisions.
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vintage natural gas pipelines that are 55 miles long and aged more than 80 years old, are now being replaced. This is Consumers Energy's plan to provide clean and safe energy for the future of Michigan. The project will cost $550 million dollars.
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It’s a multi-million-dollar project that Michigan hopes provides more safe delivery of natural gas.
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According to our first alert weather team, while the hot temperatures this week will show low 90′s, the humidity will make it feel like the upper 90′s. Which is why it’s important to take the necessary steps to stay safe.
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You will soon see beer, wine and mixed drinks at future college sporting events.
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The school board voted 6-1 to approve what it calls a “content-neutral” policy, which has upset students and parents who support the LGBTQ+ school community.
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Michigan State University received a million dollar grant to enhance the college of nursing learning. The nursing program will be able to buy virtual reality simulation rooms, workstations on wheels and life-like manikins for patient care interaction.
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Bibles & Burgers is a ministry and public charity 501(c). Their goal is to show the importance of service in the community, especially for those who want to find their purpose in life.
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Amazon Prime Day has everyone doing their online shopping and that means packages piling up on the doorstep. According to Security.org, about 1.7 million packages are stolen or lost every day. During online sales, that rate only increases.
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Larry Nassar was reported to have been stabbed in the back and chest multiple times and is currently in stable condition. Sister Survivors and those who fought for them say they are saddened by the news and that Nassar wasn't sentenced to be stabbed or harmed.
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The expansion of the bill would allow for plastic and other non-carbonated drinks to be returned to any location, regardless of where it was sold.
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Nature enthusiasts, conservationists and animal lovers came out to the Lansing River Trail near Potter Park Zoo at 9 a.m. and cleaned up until noon. The event also included games for people to enjoy.
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It’s been 5 years of serving the Olivet community through his food truck, Truckin’ Awesome. Unfortunately, now that run has been cut short after it caught on fire and exploded early this week.
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The Grand Ledge community stepped up in the fight against hunger with a community food drive. The Grand Ledge Area District Library is accepting food donations for people in need.
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Families enjoyed an American celebration while visiting Potter Park Zoo. It was a day full of Independence Day festivities.
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Here in Mid-Michigan, dozens of people celebrated the Fourth of July ahead of the holiday. This is part of the area’s 4-day celebration leading to Independence Day.
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The City of Jackson issued a water boil advisory on Tuesday after there was a malfunction with the water supply.
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Every year, veterans are forced to relive their war trauma due to the sound of fireworks. An Afghan veteran shares his story and how others can be more aware during the July 4th holiday.
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