Abby Dodge is a multimedia journalist for KSHB, KMCI, and The EW Scripps Company, focusing on local news in the Kansas City area. With a passion for storytelling, Abby covers a wide range of topics including community events, human interest stories, and local businesses. She strives to bring attention to the stories and issues that matter most to the people in her community.
Preston is the artificial intelligence that powers the Intelligent Relations PR platform. Meet Preston
United States (National)
Not enough data
Abby's coverage is heavily focused on local community events, businesses, and human interest stories in the Kansas City area. She frequently covers government announcements and evolving local stories related to family & relationships and sports.
To effectively reach out to Abby, consider providing her with exclusive access to upcoming community events or human-interest stories. Pitching profiles of local business owners making a difference in the community would likely resonate well with her coverage focus. Additionally, offering insights into issues impacting the Kansas City Jewish community or covering heartwarming sports-related initiatives could capture her attention.
As she has a specific geographic focus on Kansas City and its surrounding areas within Missouri and Kansas, it's important for pitches to directly relate to this locality.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
By: Abby Dodge
Dr. Appiah said the passing of her aunt at a young age from breast cancer sparked her need to give back.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — People living in Kansas City, Missouri's, Valentine Neighborhood held a memorial Monday night to honor the loss of homes in their neighborhood.
By: Abby Dodge
Near Mattie Rhodes Center’s locations in the Northeast and Westside neighborhoods, there are rows of crosses planted in the ground with names written on them.
By: Abby Dodge
A franchise owning 8 Applebee’s locations in the metro filed for bankruptcy this week. Those stores are now closed.
By: Abby Dodge
Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in downtown Kansas City recently renovated the north side of the church into a scatter garden for the ashes of those who have died.
By: Abby Dodge, Sam Hartle
Authorities say a child was among the two people killed Thursday afternoon as part of a police shooting in Independence. It remains unclear what role, if any, police may have had in the child’s death.
By: Abby Dodge
Communities from across the Kansas City area took time on Monday to honor veterans. One of the longest-running Veterans Day parades west of the Mississippi is in Leavenworth, Kansas.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Each year, America's Navy chooses 15 cities to visit for their own Navy week which consists of a myriad of activities and events throughout the city.
By: Abby Dodge
The NRF said in a recent study, toys could see the biggest increase in price if companies pass the tariffs on to consumers. Current tariffs are less than 1%.
By: Abby Dodge
MSHP identified 26-year-old Brett Yager as the suspected shooter of a Ray County deputy Sunday night in Lawson. A deeper look into Yager’s legal history revealed evidence of escalating violence.
(833) 317-6278 
