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.
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.
Pools will be able to open Saturday, May 30 in West Virginia. The CDC says chemicals in pool water, including chlorine, kill the COVID-19 virus.
West Virginia Schools Superintendent Clayton Burch knows the 2020-2021 school year will be unlike anything anyone could have ever imagined just a year ago.
"Amanda you are truly a professional, a decisive journalist and someone who actually cares for the community. You are a blessing to have and we proudly declare today Amanda Barren Day.”
From its launch Friday night at 10 p.m. to Saturday morning 9,000 applications were received. The next step is for them to be processed. Residents have been waiting for benefits for several weeks now.
Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that testing in nursing homes has been a concern, and he plans to get to the bottom of the several outbreaks seen across the state.
In West Virginia each county is responsible for reporting its data to the state. That is the data used by agencies with the federal government and organizations that make models projecting the COVID-19 virus.
Pope Francis called for solidarity the world over to confront the “epochal challenge” posed by the coronavirus pandemic, as Christians celebrated a solitary Easter Sunday, blending the joyful feast day with sorrow over the toll the virus has already taken.
Essential workers in West Virginia, from the cities to rural areas, may be concerned about their safety when dealing with the public each day.
Residents are asked to abide by social distancing guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
WATCH | Amanda Barren's one-on-one with West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.
A day after addressing the state, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has released a statement regarding his administration's response to COVID-19.
As of 10:00 p.m. Saturday, West Virginia had 12 positive cases, 385 negative cases and the state lab is waiting on the results of one test.