Makenna Leisifer
Producer
Huntington, West Virginia
Makenna Leisifer is one of the Midday producers at WSAZ and produces the 6 p.m. weekend newscasts.
Makenna started working for the station in July 2023.
She was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and is a proud Yinzer.
Makenna recently graduated from West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV., where she received her bachelor's degree in Journalism with a minor in Sports Communication.
At WVU, Makenna was the producer of the public affairs show, "West Virginia Today", and the main producer for the university's newscast, "WVU News."
She is a proud Mountaineer and is so excited to call the Mountain State home.
In her free time, she loves to travel, craft, and spend time with her loved ones.
Have a story idea? Email her at makenna.leisifer@wsaz.com.
If you suffer from sleep apnea, King’s Daughters Medical Center has a new therapy that may help.
One of the members of the association stopped by to talk about what visitors can see at the Christmas Open House.
Dollywood and the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee are the perfect backdrop for creating memories during the Christmas season.
A statewide showcase of holiday fun with 70 magical displays across the state.
Here are the holiday happenings for the entire family over the next few weeks.
The holidays are usually centered around food, and one woman stopped by to talk about her catering business.
Students and staff at Russell High School did just that all while working on a Christmas film project that is premiering tomorrow.
All westbound lanes along I-64 West at the Nitro Exit are closed following a crash Sunday Morning.
One holiday classic will soon come to life on a stage in Louisa.
From ski season to ice skating, the City of Portsmouth has something for everyone to get in on the holiday spirit this winter.
Ski season is just around the corner, and many resorts are preparing to open.
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A new state-of-the-art device is helping patients who are unable to walk.
Studio 301 is ready to spread holiday cheer with its production of Nutcracker Dreams.
In need of some Christmas gifts? The Junior League of Huntington can help you check things off your Christmas shopping list.
Both are combining to bring the holiday classic, the Nutcracker.
In this week’s Bookmark Monday, four sisters with unusual talents investigate a mysterious disappearance in their secluded Appalachian town.
An estimated 132 million Americans are shopping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, looking for deals and hoping to spread out their budget.
The event will take place on December 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barboursville Middle School.
This weekend, you’ll be able to see the tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us come to life on stage.
For more than 40 years, the Huntington Dance Theatre has brought the story of the Nutcracker to a stage in Huntington.
The WSAZ meteorologists, along with members of WSAZ, share memories of one winter that delivered a punch, winter illnesses, weather patterns, and what to expect this winter season.
The alert for a pursuit came in around 2:45 a.m. Sunday morning along Elk River Road and Jordan Creek Road in Kanawha County.
As of 10:00 a.m. Saturday, gas service is available to 100% of West Side customers. Mountaineer Gas Company says approximately 120 customers are pending inspection due to customer availability.
Holidays don’t need to be filled with financial stress. A little planning and strategy goes a long way. Here are some tips for shopping smart, and not overspending this holiday season.
Helping children find safe, loving, and permanent families is the goal of Mission West Virginia. This month, it’s all about raising awareness for National Adoption Month.
Members of Wolfe Mountain stopped by the studio to talk about a new holiday show, but it’s not your typical holiday show.
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve officials said the War Ridge and Backus Mountain areas of the park remain closed.
The City of Charleston reported that approximately 600 customers have had their gas services restored, as of 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
A man is behind bars after being charged with burglary, brandishing a deadly weapon, and obstructing following an early morning standoff.
The crash happened around 6:50 p.m. on U.S. 52 near mile marker 16 in Washington Township.
Exit 6 on Interstate 64 will be closed from 8:00 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Monday through Friday, November 17, 2023, for construction on the U.S. 52 James River Road Overpass Bridge Project.
Cabell County 911 dispatchers said the call came in around 3:30 a.m. this morning in the 1600 block of 11th Avenue.
Deputies said a 14-year-old teenage boy was shot at a party Saturday night.
Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash north of Elk Township around 11:15 p.m.
This fire was reported around 10:30 a.m. in the Altizer neighborhood of Huntington.
Help us honor the veterans of our region by sharing their pictures to be featured in our newscast on Veterans Day.
The event will take place on November 14th at 5:30 p.m. at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
