Lauren Farnsworth
Anchor / Producer

Lauren Farnsworth, from Weston, joined the 5 News team as a Weekend Anchor and a Multimedia Journalist in August 2022. She earned her B.S. in Journalism from West Virginia University in August 2022.
During her time at WVU, Lauren was an involved member of Mirage Magazine as a Writer and Podcast Manager. Her senior year she was a part of the Emmy Award-winning newscast, WVU News as a Police, Fire, Crimes, and Courts beat reporter. Lauren also worked for ESPN+ video productions creating and executing creative content for all in-venue video boards.
When she’s not in the newsroom she enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with her cat Bumi.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 9:48 AM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
After the success of her two mystery novels, Young decided to try her hand at writing for a younger audience.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
She’s using her art as a way to express her love to the place she calls home.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT
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It aims to assist veterans and their family members who’ve been diagnosed with health problems as a result of exposure to harmful toxins while deployed.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 2:06 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Crumbl Cookies has officially opened on Emily Drive in Clarksburg.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 1:29 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Campers spend the week doing art projects ranging from pottery to clay hand-building and more.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Weston is hosting a live music series throughout the summer presented by H&M Motors and West Virginia American Water.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
They’re free and you can grab as many as you want.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
While fireworks can be fun, they can also be extremely dangerous if you don’t take precautions.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
A group of seven girls plus their moms will be getting the ultimate Taylor Swift Experience
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The state board of education is investigating the county school system after reports of spending state and federal funding on items such a restaurants, bed and breakfasts, and more came to light.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 4:05 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Today kids made necklaces, ate popsicles from the parent as teachers program, tie dyed towels, and had a chance to win a father’s day giveaway.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Some of them have been waiting years to become citizens, and the process for it was vigorous.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr. Rahul Gupta visited WVU to discuss the drug epidemic.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
After years of anticipation, the brand-new Marion County Humane Society is almost fully opened.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Thompson said each senior center in the state is going to be making hard decisions this year, and facing around a $150,000 gap in this fiscal year if nothing is done.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Law enforcement is a brotherhood, and that’s why it really hits home when something happens to a fellow officer.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
They both said the most rewarding part is inspiring the next generation of Strawberry Kings and Queens.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Babies had the race of their lifetime Thursday morning in Buckhannon.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 12:42 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Osabuohien said the most rewarding part of doing this is getting to see the excitement on the kids’ faces.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It’s a berry exciting time for Buckhannon. It seems like the entire community is getting together and decorating for the celebration.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It gives high school student’s the opportunity to get experience in different healthcare fields, and by the end of the program a career right out of college.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The AMBER Alert system started in 1996 and was built out of tragedy.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Mon Health’s plans for a new Harrison County hospital are in full swing.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
“That organ donation gave us 11 years. That gift, that was such a tough decision for them, gave us something we can never say thank you enough for.”
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The World Association of Marching Show Bands will soon call the mountain state home.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Each pepperoni roll had habanero cheese, pepper jack cheese, ghost pepper cheese, jalapeno peppers, and hot sauce.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 3:49 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Handlers were taking turns hiding and having the dogs track them from their scent with a scent preservation kit.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Fairmont Catholic School is one of the schools in our area that’s focusing more on school safety after the conflict, along with honoring the victims in a special way.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The vests are special because they were made as a homage to a fallen law enforcement officer.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
There’s renewed effort to address Morgantown’s panhandling issues. And this time, officials say the focus has shifted beyond just the downtown area.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Even though it was a rainy day, that didn’t stop the Buckhannon community from coming out and showing support for Moon Flower Hemp’s grand opening.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Due to the limited space, it can only fit 10 dog cages and 20 cat cages.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Ember Arts in Weston is trying to bring more attention to their business, and they’re doing this in a unique way.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Lulu’s Salon and Bridal Shop in Fairmont will be giving out free haircuts to those in need on the last Monday of every month.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:26 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
It’s the one day in the year where everyone gets in the Irish spirit to celebrate the culture, music, and heritage.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:16 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The Masontown Volunteer Fire Department received a grant to help with training and equipment for ice rescues.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Glotfelty Tire Center in Bridgeport said they’re seeing more and more people coming in with vehicles damaged from hitting potholes.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
C.W. Dent had it all. He grew up with a great family and was a Bridgeport High School star athlete.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Doctors said this is the longest spring time we’ve had in about 5 years because of the mild winter.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:25 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Ortenzio was part of a panel on CNN Tuesday night speaking about the fentanyl crisis.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 4:01 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
He said funding for federal childhood nutrition program is in jeopardy. If it goes away, those food costs would fall on local schools.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
When it’s consumed by people, it causes severe skin wounds and patches of dead and rotting tissue.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:54 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
There’s a new online tool that’s looking to help victims get those images off the internet. It’s called Take It Down.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:42 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Officials with Harrison and Lewis County praised the buses, calling them the future of student transportation.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 3:06 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Crim Memorial United Methodist Church has been helping the area with a blessing box.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 2:56 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Leah Stankus is a wedding photographer and the new owner of Brightside Collective.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:52 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
She said when this first happened, she got on the phone with several people about the chemicals moving through the Ohio River.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:38 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The community center has a rich history that’s being preserved.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
The Clarksburg Mission received a donation Wednesday from Jenkins Subaru.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:13 PM EST
|By Lauren Farnsworth
Philippi Church of God started giving out free food in March of 2022.