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Liz Zamora

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Liz Zamora came to 49 News most recently from KQTV in St. Joseph, Missouri. In the past two years, she served in several capacities including morning anchor, reporter, assignment editor and 5 o'clock anchor before coming to Topeka.

Zamora graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in broadcast journalism. She took her first job in television at KOLR in Springfield, Missouri. Zamora worked there for four years before going to KSHB in Kansas City, where she worked as a photographer, assignment editor and reporter.

Zamora left the television news industry briefly to produce a television show for the Kansas City Police Department. She went on to work for the City Government Station in Kansas City, producing several shows. Zamora produced and hosted a news program called "Kansas City Matters," which received both a Telly and a Communications Award.

Zamora grew up in a rural area in southcentral Missouri. She has lived and worked in the Midwest throughout her career. In her spare time, Zamora enjoys playing sports like basketball, volleyball and golf. She also enjoys cheering her Mizzou Tigers onto victory unless they are playing K-State or KU. Zamora looks forward to working at 49 News and becoming part of the community.

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Vandals hit KTKA windows

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Voting roadblocks

A record number of voters caused a few hiccups for poll workers and voters in Shawnee County. Election Commissioner Elizabeth Ensley is predicting an 80 percent voter turnout. Learn how eager voters and road construction provided a few roadblocks at the polls.

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Stolen signs in Osage County

For some, it's just a sign of the times. But for those running for office, stolen political signs is costing them big bucks. In Osage County, it's become a real problem.

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Spirits abound at the Blind Tiger

One Topeka Restaurant is a favorite haunt for local beer lovers. But according to some, the Blind Tiger restaurant and brewery could be haunted. 49 News Anchor Liz Zamora tells us why some believe that you can find spirits of a different kind at this local eatery.

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California paving begins

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Roadblocks in tearing down houses

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Residents go one-on-one with Code Enforcement

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Holliday Park Houses from Hell still a concern

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Operation Boomerang comes back around

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Chesney Park crime down

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