LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Former WLNS reporter Joshua Sanchez has been named one of America’s Top Ten Military Veteran Journalists of 2025.
Sanchez earned the honor from the Military Veterans in Journalism organization for his reporting on a 6 News Investigates report on the former head of the Livingston County Veteran Services Dogs Organization. Sanchez and the 6 News Investigates revealed the leader, Kirk Lanam, had embellished his service in the military and was claiming to have attained a rank in the United States Air Force that he had not, in fact, earned.
The series was called “Stolen Valor.” The series resulted in zoning action by Oceola Township because the facility that Lanam was operating was not zoned for that use. Livingston County Animal Control also contacted Lanam and issued a citation for unlicensed dogs. The American Kennel Association investigated and revoked his certification for their dog training programs.
As Sanchez and 6 News Investigated Lanam, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department officials confirmed they were investigating allegations that Lanam was engaged in an embezzlement scheme. Lanam’s victim was a Korean War veteran…