Marshanna Hester
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
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Marshanna Hester is the Weekend Anchor at 49 News.
She joined the 49 News team in January 2006 as the evening Web editor, and became a reporter later that year. In October 2007, she added on the responsibility of Weekend Anchor.
Marshanna grew up in the small town of Boonville, Missouri, where she developed a love for journalism while working on her high school newspaper, The Pirate Press. Her passion for the profession and desire for new surroundings led her to travel west two hours to study broadcast journalism at the University of Kansas instead of traveling east 20 minutes to study at the University of Missouri.
In December 2005, Marshanna’s hard work paid off when she received her Bachelor of Science degree in news and information. During her time at KU, Marshanna worked as a news reporter and sports producer/anchor for the campus television station, KUJH-TV.
Marshanna lives in Topeka, with her dog Sam, where in her spare time she likes to watch sports, see movies and play pool. In addition, she is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
Marshanna is excited to be starting her career in the Capital City and looks forward to expanding her knowledge of the issues that surround the city and the state of Kansas.
Recent stories:
- 49 Crime Tracker: Crime-fighting pen paying off
July 24, 2008 - Wichita provides backup as Topeka trucks get fixed
July 23, 2008 - Purse-snatcher on the loose
July 21, 2008 - GameCube donated to help crime victims
July 21, 2008 - Community generosity brings improved mobility to Ray Santin
July 18, 2008 - Overgrown weeds taking over Topeka neighborhoods
July 17, 2008 - Enjoy Fiesta Mexicana on budget
July 16, 2008 - Kansas River water rescue brings back memories for area crews
July 10, 2008 - Statehouse architect, contractor project 15 percent inflation for renovations
July 9, 2008 - 49 News helps put hundreds back in Topeka woman's pocketbook
July 6, 2008 - See full list of stories by Marshanna Hester...
