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Liz Dodds

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Liz is in her second round at 49 News, this time as assignment manager. She worked at 49 News during college, starting out as an intern and working her way up. She spent the last four and a half years producing the morning show at KSNT before coming back to 49 News.

Liz grew up in Topeka, graduating from Highland Park High School and Washburn University. Her husband is a Shawnee Heights graduate and is a firefighter and paramedic. They are rookie parents of two young daughters, Piper and Parker, who are keeping them very busy.

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49 News Now: An afternoon, online update of news and weather

In this update, two women faced felony charges in Osage County court today, more legal arguments in the Lisa Montgomery case and an accident kills two horses in the Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race.

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49 News Now -- An afternoon update of news and weather

Tap into 49 News Now for all the news that's fit to click. In this special 9/11 edition, hear the bell tolls at Topeka High. And an investigation into missing children in Missouri reveals what the mother feared all along.

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49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

Tap into this videocast for the latest in news with 49 News Anchor Ben Bauman, and weather with Chief Meteorologist Matt Miller. Find out if you need to put that heavy quilt on your bed tonight. and, learn the latest in the controversy over a fat-reduction treatment.

Woman involved in crash dies from injuries

The woman lived in Lawrence, but had graduated from a Topeka high school.

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49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

For the latest in news and weather check out this webcast with 49 News Anchor Jana Corrie, and Chief Meteorologist Matt Miller.

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Topeka man found guilty of sexual assault

It took more than a day for a Shawnee County jury to convict 57-year-old Robert Longstaff of rape of a child under age 14 and indecent liberties with a child.

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49 News Now: An afternoon, online update of news and weather

In this update, find out about three terrorists who were arrested in Germany today, a change that's coming to microwave popcorn near you and who in the community have been recognized as Champions of Character.

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49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

This videocast is full of the latest news with 49 News Anchor Jana Corrie and weather with Chief Meteorologist Matt Miller.

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Patriot Guard honors deceased Iraq vet by protecting his loved ones at funeral

The military funeral service included the sounds of the trumpet playing Taps and rifle shots. But, there were other sounds that may have disrupted some mourners. Learn how the Patriot Guard worked to minimize the disruption.

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Aviation adventurer missing

Friends have reported Steve Fossett missing after he left a private airstrip in Nevada and didn't return.

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