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Gretchen Mollenhour
Anchor / Producer

Gretchen Mollenhour joined the St. Joe Now team in 2007 as an intern. She is now the daytime anchor and reporter.

Gretchen received a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Broadcasting from Northwest Missouri State University. While at Northwest, Gretchen worked at KNWT Channel 8, co-hosting the Bearcat Update-the station's sports show, producing the homecoming parade, and working as the station's promotions director. She also helped produce DVD's for the University's yearbook. Though her time has been short in the news field, her experience at St. Joe Now has assured her that reporting the news is her passion.

Gretchen was born in Jacksonville, NC and moved to her home town of Harrisonville, MO when she was 3 years old. In her free time Gretchen enjoys, reading, scrap-booking, watching movies and spending time with family, friends, her boyfriend Martin and their dog Bella.
Recent Stories
Treasurer sets up site for un-claimed property
by Gretchen Mollenhour
Friday, May 1, 2009

You might have some money coming to you, and the Missouri State Treasurer's website has made it easier for you to find out.

Lawson Sentenced To 37 Months
by Gretchen Mollenhour
Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Former County Administrator is sentenced in U.S. District Court.

MODOT Lights Up Orange For Safety
by Gretchen Mollenhour
Monday, April 6, 2009

Watch out for highway work crews.

Absentee Voting Has begun
by Gretchen Mollenhour
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009

People who will not be in the county on April 7th, can now cast absentee ballots at the Buchanan COunty Courthouse.

McCaskill advises how to spend
by Gretchen Mollenhour
Friday, Feb. 20, 2009

Senator Clair McCaskill visited Missouri Western State University, Friday and spoke on government spending and what share Missouri might get.

Blunt Makes It Official
by Gretchen Mollenhour
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009

Roy Blunt has made his bid for the U.S. Senate official.

Happy Birthday and Congrats!
by Gretchen Mollenhour
Monday, Feb. 16, 2009

In a recent C-Span survey, Abraham Lincoln was chosen by respondents as the #1 president of all time.

Wire Rope Workers Agree To Contract
by Gretchen Mollenhour
Monday, Feb. 16, 2009

WireCo World Group and local steelworkers have agreed to a multi-year contract avoiding a strike at the St. Joseph plant.

St. Joe Now, takes the Polar Bear Plunge
by Gretchen Mollenhour
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009

The 3rd annual "Polar Bear Plunge" will take place this Saturday at Lake Contrary.

Martin Luther King Jr. remembered on Western's Campus
by Gretchen Mollenhour
Monday, Jan. 19, 2009

Celebrating the life of a man who left a lasting legacy. Monday, we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday.