Dawn Jones

Flint

Anchor and Host at WJRT-TV (Flint, MI)

Emmy Award Winning News Anchor, Personal Brand Coach, Custom Invitation Designer, Mother, Wife, Christian. I'm Livin', Lovin', and Laughin' daily.

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Articles

Professor explains Electoral College and the popular vote

Nov 5, 2024 | abc12.com | Dawn Jones

MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Many are calling Tuesday's election one of the most consequential in modern history. Through early voting, tens of millions of Americans have already cast their ballot for the next president of the United States. What does it take to become an elected president of the U.S.? It's not as simple as gathering the most votes on at the polls on Tuesday thanks to America's Electoral College system.
Student writer and director will premier latest short film at NCG Trillium

Oct 24, 2024 | abc12.com | Dawn Jones

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Flint native and ESPN reporter talks Detroit Lions with ABC12's Terry Camp

Oct 23, 2024 | abc12.com | Dawn Jones

The Detroit Lions are the kings of the north. Last Sunday they beat he Minnesota Vikings 31-29 to take first place in the NFC North with a record of 5 and 1. Eric Woodyard is a Flint native and sports journalists currently working for ESPN covering the Detroit Lions and he joined Terry Camp on First at Four Focus to discuss the teams season.
70 years of empowering people with disabilities to enter the workforce

Oct 23, 2024 | abc12.com | Dawn Jones

October is National Disability Employment Awareness month and for 70 years the Vocational Independence Program, Inc. or VIP of Genesee County has been dedicated to serving adults facing disabilities and employment barriers. The director of marketing and fund development was a guest Wednesday on First at Four Focus to discuss the services the agency offers for people living with disabilities.
Orthopedic surgeon explains Detroit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson's leg injury

Oct 21, 2024 | abc12.com | Dawn Jones

It was a bittersweet victory for the Detroit Lions in Dallas. The team beat rivals the Dallas Cowboys in a 47 to 9 blowout. The win was overshadowed by the season ending injury suffered by star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. The team said Hutchinson broke his tibia and fibula bones in his leg. Dr. Travis Baes M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon from Ortho-Michigan and Hurley Medical Center in Flint joined Dawn Jones on ABC12 News First at Four to explain the injury.
Attorney explains our attraction to true crime events recreated for TV

Oct 21, 2024 | abc12.com | Dawn Jones

True crime murders like those committed by the Menendez Brothers, Gypsy Rose, and others have become the subject of Hollywood productions. Millions have been tuning in to a current series recreating the crime of Lyle and Erik Menendez. The two brothers are behind bars after being found guilty of the 1989 murders of their parents.
What you need to know about adopting older pets

Oct 16, 2024 | abc12.com | Dawn Jones

Every year, animal shelters take in more than 6.5 million dogs and cats. And just over 4 million find a forever home every year. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Puppies have a 60% adoption rate, while older dog breeds have a rate as low as 25%. Many older dogs are left in shelters never being adopted.
Local surgeon talks about the rise in colorectal cancer among young people

Oct 16, 2024 | abc12.com | Dawn Jones

Colorectal cancer is on the rise. It is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and the 4th among women in the United States. Combined they account for the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country. Dr. Mark Mattingly, surgeon from Genesee County joined Dawn Jones on First at Four focus to discuss what needs to be known about colorectal cancer.
Mid-Michigan merchandising professor discusses Victoria's Secret comeback

Oct 15, 2024 | abc12.com | Dawn Jones

The iconic Victoria's Secret fashion show hits the runway Tuesday night in New York at 7 o'clock. The show was shuttered 5 years ago, due to what some say was a lack of inclusivity with models and and the me too movement. The angel show is now back with a woman as its new CEO and a new focus of inclusion. Scott Warner, Chair, Merchandising and Marketing program professor at Northwood in Midland.
Shan Jackson opens 'Healthy Just Feels Right' in downtown Flint

Sep 20, 2024 | abc12.com | Dawn Jones

Shan Jackson, PhD, CEO of Healthy Just Feels Right is cutting the ribbon on a new office in downtown Flint. Jackson is the author of several books on nutrition and through the Genesee County IGNITE program she has taught incarcerated individuals about nutrition and healthy food choices. She believes a well nourished body produces a well nourished mind. Jackson sat down with ABC12's Dawn Jones on First at Four Focus to discuss the new office and her latest book "The Ultimate Diabetes Cookbook."