Amanda Barren
Anchor
Huntington, West Virginia
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Amanda anchors WSAZ First at Five, WSAZ 6 p.m., 10 p.m. on the CW, and WSAZ Tonight.
WSAZ Anchor Amanda Barren received the Ohio University Southern Woman of Leadership Award Friday.
Amanda Barren receives Ohio University Southern Woman of Leadership Award
House Bill 2368, which is being called Mylissa Smith’s Law, would protect hospitals, residential facilities (like hospice) and inpatient care facilities from lawsuits should a person become ill while visiting a patient.
W.Va. author Homer Hickam humbly discusses how he inspired a private space venture
The first paragraph in a story about Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos’ next chapter in life mentions West Virginia native Homer Hickam.
We asked Miller what this means during a time when traditional energy jobs are vulnerable under the Biden administration.
On Friday, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin told us the interview caught him by surprise and he “couldn’t believe no one called him about it.”
After airing Thursday evening, WSAZ’s exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris drew national attention.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about gaining the support of our region
The vice president discussed the American Rescue Plan to help people struggling economically from the pandemic and other regional challenges.
Thursday, Vice President Harris spoke with WSAZ’s Amanda Barren about this new chapter in US politics as well as the Biden administration’s sweeping, controversial executive actions to cut emissions to fight global warming, coal jobs, the national rescue plan and COVID-19 vaccinations.
The Income Movement Group, a self-described people-powered grassroots movement, funded the billboard.
In the first six months of 2021, the city of Charleston will spend $1 million to deal with taking down dilapidated, abandoned homes and buildings.
Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin talks about upcoming plans for the city
Taylor, Sarah, Katie and the WSAZ family share their holiday recipes and traditions on Studio 3.
Governor Andy Beshear announced new COVID-19 numbers for Christmas Eve, Christmas, as well as the day after Christmas.
Cassie Johnson died last week after being shot while in the line of duty.
This brings the county to 177 active cases and 552 total cases.
Plans call for the lander to spend about two days drilling into the lunar surface and collecting 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) of rocks and debris
Gov. Beshear urged Kentuckians to adhere to the latest round of restrictions to stop the spread of the virus.
According to the Ohio Department of Health, this brings the total to 1,133 since the start of the pandemic.
Democratic West Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ben Salango chats with Amanda Barren about a variety of issues.
For the third time this week, Ohio has recorded a record increase in COVID-19 cases over a 24 hour period.
President Donald Trump’s administration has reversed course and approved a previously rejected California application for disaster relief funds to clean up damage from six recent wildfires.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has called on his advisors to go to the Governor’s mansion on Monday evening, a meeting that remained in session into the night.
Governor Andy Beshear announced 721 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky on Saturday.
Governor Andy Beshear has provided an update on COVID-19 cases in Kentucky.
Governor Andy Beshear has provided an update on COVID-19 cases in Kentucky.
Governor Andy Beshear has provided a Thursday update on COVID-19 in the state.
With sports competition beginning prior to the start of school in West Virginia on Sept. 8, the color their county is on Aug. 29 will determine whether they can compete. Schools must be in yellow or green for competition.
Metrics were announced Friday that will determine whether in-person school will be allowed in West Virginia.
Dr. Clay Marsh, West Virginia's coronavirus czar, talks with Amanda Barren about the West Virginia back-to-school COVID-19 metrics.
WSAZ's Amanda Barren interviews W.Va. State Superintendent Clayton Burch about color-coding system that will determine whether individual counties are allowed to reopen school to in-person instruction.
Amanda Barren explains the payroll tax deferment and how it could affect your finances down the line.
Dr. Clayton Burch joined Amanda Barren for an extended interview that covered several topics, including a color-coded system that will measure COVID-19 numbers county by county.
WSAZ’s Amanda Barren interviews West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Clayton Burch
Jennifer Casto and Julie Turley work for Sorensen Communications. They are contracted through the state’s DHHR to provide American Sign Language interpretation for the deaf community during the pandemic.
W.Va. State Superintendent of Schools Clayton Burch joined us on First at Five Wednesday evening to discuss the state’s school reopening plan.
The fair is scheduled from Aug. 13 through Aug. 22.
Justice, who won his first term as West Virginia governor as a Democrat in 2016, was running against six other GOP challengers.
WSAZ's Amanda Barren joins Taylor Eaton live on the WSAZ Now Desk following West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's press conference Wednesday.
According to Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the state’s plan is to have a six-month stockpile of PPE, testing supplies and ventilators should there be a spike in COVID-19 cases.