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Valerie Town is currently working general assignments for 49 News. With this responsibility, she gets to cover everything from crime to schools to local things happening around Topeka.
Valerie came from CNN in Atlanta as a video journalist and before that worked as an assignment editor at the local CBS station in Washington DC.
She's lived on the East coast her whole life but moved to Topeka to work with 49 News and is loving being a reporter with the station.
Valerie graduated with a Bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland. While she was there, she also cheered for the UMD competitive cheerleading team and moved on to become a professional cheerleader.
Valerie is the Crime Trend and Safety Reporter, covering everything she can in Topeka. If you have a story you want covered, e-mail her at vtown@ktka.tv.
Recent Stories
Jobs down and unemployment claims up in Kansas
The number of jobs is down and unemployment claims are way up in Kansas.
Student resource officers say small changes makes a big difference
Student resource officers or SRO's have been in Topeka 501 high schools for a few weeks and they say small changes are making a difference.
Flu hitting Washburn University
Doctors at Washburn University said they've seen an unusual amount of students coming in with flu symptoms.
Washburn University saturated with calls about the flu
Washburn University said students, parents and staff have been calling constantly about flu vaccinations.
Emergency responders happy about new fire chief
Most emergency responders said they are happy with the new fire chief.
What to do when a dog attacks
After a high school cross country team was attacked by dogs while running yesterday we decided to speak with a dog trainer on the best thing you can do in that situation.
Kansas Opera Singers perform
Two opera singers came back to Kansas to sing at the Topeka and Shawnee County Library.
Sheltered living at the race park
A few organizations used racing to put smiles on some faces Saturday.
Capital City Hot Rod Show
Saturday people were out enjoying hot rods.
Stimulus money arrives for Topeka homeless March 15, 2010
Top 5 Local Plays of the Week: March 15, 2010 March 15, 2010
Washburn baseball plays another twin bill against Truman State March 15, 2010
Lady Hornets looking to rank in Elite 8 March 15, 2010
49 Storm Team Forecast: Breaks in the clouds through much of the week March 15, 2010
