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Denise Eck is the news director for the award-winning team of journalists at 49 News.
As a reporter, Denise’s investigative and breaking news reporting of the Virginia Tech massacre helped WSLS-TV earn a prestigious Peabody Award in 2008. She has also received two regional Edward R. Murrow awards for investigative reporting, an Emmy Award for coverage of the deadly natural gas explosions in Hutchinson, Kansas, and has awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters and Associated Press of Virginia.
In her current role as news director, Denise enjoys the challenge of developing stories that make a difference in the lives of Northeast Kansans.
When away from the office, Denise rides her bike, works on her southwest Topeka home and spends time with her two favorite guys, Mike and Spike.
Recent Stories
Slick roads keep TPD busy
Christmas is no holiday for officers working weather-related traffic problems
City of Topeka declares snow emergency
Designation means some drivers must move parked cars, spokesman said city crews having tough time removing snow
Developer working to fix problems at White Lakes Center
Attorney said Kent Lindemuth is taking immediate, active role in repairs
United Way 'Christmas Bureau' $5000 short on donations
Organization needs donations immediately to meet record demand.
KTKA back on-the-air for all customers
KTKA back on-the-air for all customers.
ABC passes on "Sunflower Showdown"
ABC announced Monday that it will not show the KU vs. K-State game on Saturday. The game will be shown on Versus.
H1N1 case confirmed in Burlingame school district
Superintendent confirms that one student has H1N1, also known as Swine Flu.
Photos from the Riley County Fair
Images from the Riley County Fair.
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
