Abby Dodge
Reporter
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Abby Dodge joined our team as a multimedia journalist in May 2019.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and received a minor in sociology.
During her time at KCTV she has brought attention to a dysfunctional temporary jail, covered a Super Bowl parade disrupted by a driver under the influence and followed the destruction of a tornado in Linwood, which touched down on her first day at the station.
Being from Kansas City, the stories of her home town are especially close to her heart.
When Abby isn’t at the station she enjoys spending time with her family and two rescue dogs.
Abby is a sucker for anything sweet and loves to curl up with a good book when she can.
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Lawrence police say the two men who died as a result of a shooting in Hy-Vee's parking lot last night got into a “confrontation” at another location.
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The metro area has experienced a few stolen vehicles with children inside over the last few weeks, from Lee’s Summit to Kansas City, Kan.
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Dozens of students protested at the school and in the city about the action Marshall Public Schools in relation to the incident.
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As Supreme Court justices meet for the first time since a draft opinion leaked, middle school students in North Kansas City organized a walkout in support of the landmark case.
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Kansans will start paying less at the grocery store in the next year.
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Sunday marks the end of this year’s first tulip festival at the Kearney fun farm, know best for its pumpkin patch in the fall.
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The Kansas City Police Department is investigating reports of a shooting and nearby crash that essentially happened along E. 55th Street.
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One local non-profit is hoping to bring light to some metro mothers going through difficult treatments.
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“It was one thing to cut off our catalytic converter and not confront anybody. But then to know that they have a gun, that they actually pulled it on somebody... It just took it to a whole new level.”
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A Kansas City family is trying to get their own justice through social media.
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‘All of us have the same issues’: Lee’s Summit neighborhood experiences repetitive flooding problems
Homeowners in one Lee’s Summit neighborhood claim Friday night’s storm is just the latest example of problems in their own back yards.
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The city is raising the price for parking on the weekends and adding a lower charge for weekday spots.
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The Unified Government Board of Commissioners will meet later tonight to discuss the question of changing zoning to allow for an 8-story apartment building.
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After a good two years spent on the couch in our sweatpants, some people are slowly heading back to the office.
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Burgandy Rose Thomas was from the Peculiar area and a mother of two.
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The National Weather Service said an EF-1 tornado hit a 0.3 mile-stretch with winds up to 90 miles per hour.
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A Lawrence car wash is cleaning for a reason on Saturday.
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After a successful 63-59 house vote, Kansas students are one step closer to picking their school regardless of boundaries.
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Potholes are wreaking havoc on Kansas City drivers Wednesday morning, with many vehicles pulling off of Interstate 35 near Southwest Trafficway.
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The Parade of Hearts launched its mobile app this weekend, giving people a clear path to love in the city of fountains.
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Remy Martin hadn’t led Kansas in scoring all season coming into the NCAA Tournament. The fifth-year senior transfer from Arizona State is 2 for 2 on the big stage.
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Nationwide people are paying more at the pump and the grocery store. Now, those price hikes are making their way into local restaurants too.
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A local developer is hoping to reinvent the old Carter-Waters construction depot, right next to the IRS building.
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Volunteers in Jackson County family court say the system isn’t working across the state.
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Harrisonville police in conjunction with the family of a homicide victim are asking are additional tips in a September homicide.
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The Big 12 Women's Tournament is also in Kansas City this weekend.
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Without more applicants, some facilities in Overland Park will likely stay closed. The city hasn’t made any final decisions yet, but the outlook is grim.
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The KCPD reports they’ve responded to 22 deadly accidents this year. This time last year, there were 10 fatal wrecks.
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The Father’s Club has chapters at various high schools within Johnson County. Ryan Kapple is co-chair of the Olathe East chapter.
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The Olathe School District said school will be in session on Monday and it will "fully investigate" Friday's shooting at Olathe East High School.
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An 18-year-old student has been arrested and charged in Friday’s shooting that wounded two people at Olathe East High School.
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A school resource officer is credited with saving lives during Friday's shooting that wounded him and a school administrator.
Police and emergency crews are on the scene of a shooting at Olathe East High School.
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One Kansas City family is hoping sharing their loved one’s story will bring forth answers on how she died.
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Three people have died in Lenexa after an overnight shooting inside a house.
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Citizens of the Ukraine continue to push back against Russia's advances and Americans are watching these scenes unfold on television and social media.
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According to the Mid-America Regional Council. at its peak there were an average of 4,300 new cases each week. Those cases have dropped to 610.
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Christmas came early for one local family missing a piece of their past after someone passing by spotted a Thunderbird and remembered seeing a story on KCTV5 News about it being stolen.
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While school districts in Missouri are at liberty to make their own decisions when it comes to masks, one local family is pushing for added protection.
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Today, KCTV5's Abby Dodge shares the tale of one Kansas girl who is using fantasy to brighten the reality of her cancer treatment.