Deanne Lane – 2017
Deanne Lane is an Emmy Award winning journalist who worked for KSDK for over 24 years. As a reporter and news anchor she covered numerous major events, including the Columbine shooting, Oklahoma City bombing and hurricane Katrina. Known for conducting in-depth interviews, she was recognized for her series on the homeless in St. Louis, during which she lived among them on the streets of the city for five days. She was very active in community service, volunteering her time for the St. Louis Area Food Bank, Red Cross, St. Louis Effort for AIDS and the Special Olympics.