Alani Letang

Alani Letang is a two-time Emmy-nominated journalist. She joined Atlanta News First in 2025 and reports for the 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. weekday newscasts.

Alani hails from San Diego, CA, where she spent the past two years as a reporter and fill-in anchor. In San Diego, she reported extensively on the unhoused population and the local Ukrainian community. In San Diego, Alani earned her second Emmy nomination for her dynamic live reporting on various topics. She also served as the treasurer and scholarship chair for the San Diego Association of Black Journalists.

Before San Diego, Alani spent three years as a reporter and anchor in Monterey, CA. While there, Alani learned how to pivot when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, finding unique ways to reach viewers who sheltered in place. In Monterey, Alani covered historic wildfires, education, and agriculture in the wake of the pandemic.

Alani started her career in her home state of Michigan as a multimedia journalist in Lansing. Go Blue! There, she earned her first Emmy nomination for investigative reporting on a county dog shelter's inadequate care of seized fighting dogs.

Alani earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in Communications with a minor in Leadership, and was a scholarship track and field athlete. Alani went on to graduate school at Wayne State University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Broadcast Journalism.

During her free time, Alani enjoys staying active, ice skating weekly, going to the gym, playing golf, and pickleball. Alani is excited to connect with Atlanta area viewers and explore the region's rich culture and history. Any story ideas or recommended spots to check out, email her at Alani.Letang@wanf.com.