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Dana comes to Topeka from San Francisco. At her former station KRON she spent several years producing a weekend news segment highlighting the arts and other events happening in the Bay Area.
A native San Franciscan, Dana attended San Francisco State University and received her bachelor's and master's degrees from the department of radio and television arts.
A self described "foodie," Dana loves cooking, eating and dining out. She has been known to travel an hour from home in search of a good doughnut. Her biggest weakness? "Ice cream. I can eat half a gallon by myself : In one sitting."
Recent Stories
Topeka High Drumline awaits Disney World appearance
Check out the Web-exclusive video performance
Topeka High's Drumline is a force of percussion in motion. The students come from various backgrounds and all walks of life. 49 News Reporter Dana Davis has more on this group. Listen and watch their amazing performance and learn about their upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.
Christmas Bureau offers holiday help
One out of three people in our community will use a United Way service during the next year. Sometimes you need a little help during the holidays, 49 News Reporter Dana Davis found out how the United Way of Greater Topeka can help make your holiday season a little brighter.
Troopers, deputies involved in search for fleeing suspect
119 pounds of marijuana seized
The Kansas Highway Patrol scoured the area south of Interstate 70 on Valencia Road. The incident ended in the arrest of two people.
Lake Shawnee lights up holiday
The annual Christmas show at Lake Shawnee is under way. Find out when you can see the Christmas show this year.
Bright-eyed with money to spend, consumers rang in Black Friday
The holiday shopping season officially kicked-off long before the sun came up.
Determined customers fueled with holiday spirit
49 News Reporter Dana Davis checks in on those brave shoppers, some of whom camped out all night in cold weather. Find out just how cold it got in the Capital City and how people lived through the earliest hours of Black Friday.
Planning, lists can help you avoid holiday debt
Americans will spend an average of between $900 and $1,000 on gifts this holiday season. That amount of money can lead some people into debt. 49 News reporter Dana Davis has advice to help keep a little green in your wallet.
Giving thanks as a community
Thanksgiving dinner not possible without hundreds of volunteers
Thanksgiving is a time of caring, sharing and eating. The Community Thanksgiving Foundation is taking that to heart, preparing a meal for hundreds today in the Ag Hall at the Kansas Expocentre.
Tasty sides for your holiday roast beast
Aside from the turkey, nothing says holidays like cranberries. Here's some easy but impressive extras you can whip up to impress and delight your family and guests.
Child ends up in construction hole while waiting for bus
A wait at a bus stop turned into a rescue effort Friday morning after a young boy fell into a hole and got stuck. 49 News Reporter Dana Davis explains what it took to get him out, and what's being done to protect other kids from falling in.
Neighbors say Denison boy was accidentally shot and killed by his friend March 20, 2010
Snowy weather making travel dangerous March 19, 2010
Two days after rally, republican lawmakers present budget with more education cuts March 19, 2010
County says road complaints are up in Auburn Twp. March 19, 2010
Riley Co. launches new Web site March 19, 2010
