Lauren Barnas Biography
Lauren Barnas is an American investigative reporter and news anchor working for KOLR 10/ FOX 49 in Springfield, Missouri as an investigative reporter and news anchor. She joined the station in July of 2022.
Lauren Barnas Age / Birthday
Barnas manages to keep information regarding her dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday and how old he is at the moment. Judging from her appearance, she might be in her 30s.
Lauren Barnas Height / Measurements
Barnas is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Lauren Barnas Partner/ Husband
Barnas is currently engaged to her fiancé Jesse Inman. The couple got engaged on 30th September, 2023. They have been dating for 2 years before getting engaged. Inman is a Co-anchor on Weekday mornings from 5:00 to 7:00 AM on KOLR10 Daybreak.
Lauren Barnas Kids / Children
Barnas manages to keep information regarding whether she has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about her children once it’s available.
Lauren Barnas Family / Relatives
Barnas manages to keep information regarding her parents away from the limelight. Additionally, she shares no information regarding whether she has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Lauren Barnas Education
Barnas graduated from Central High School before earning a degree in broadcast journalism from Mizzou.
Lauren Barnas Career
Barnas is an accomplished news anchor and investigative reporter with over 7 years of experience in television news. Her career spans across various roles and locations, showcasing her versatility and dedication to journalism. Previously, Lauren co-anchored KOLR 10 Daybreak and received an Emmy nomination for her coverage of the tragic duck boat sinking on Table Rock Lake in 2018. When not on camera, Lauren enjoys exploring the Ozarks with her golden retriever puppy, Fitz, cheering for the Chiefs during Sunday football with her family, and staying active.
Most recently, Lauren served as the 4 p.m. anchor and 10 p.m. investigative reporter at KRDO Newschannel 13 in Colorado Springs, CO. Prior to that, she worked as a morning news anchor at KOLR 10 in Springfield, Missouri, where she co-anchored a two-hour morning newscast and earned an Emmy nomination for her coverage of a tragic duck boat sinking on Table Rock Lake.
Before her time in Springfield, Lauren honed her skills at KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri, where she served as a reporter, anchor, and producer. During her tenure at KOMU-TV, she gained valuable experience in pitching, shooting, writing, editing, and presenting breaking and enterprise stories. Her impactful journalism even led to changes in Missouri’s K-12 bullying laws, earning her recognition as an award-winning Hearst Television journalist.
Lauren’s dedication to her craft is evident through her diverse experiences and achievements throughout her career. As she continues to excel in her field, she remains committed to delivering insightful and impactful news coverage to her audience.
Lauren Barnas Salary
Barnas receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Lauren Barnas Net Worth
Through Barnas’s career as an investigative reporter and news anchor, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Lauren Barnas KOLR-TV & FOX 49
Barnas works with KOLR-TV & FOX 49 where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Mike Landis
- Matt Hefner
- Natalie Nunn
- Thomas Schmidt
- Dan Lucy
- Chris Pinson
- Jeremy Rabe
- Maddie Conklin
- Tom Trtan
- Cami Jenkins
- Blake Haynes
Lauren Barnas Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Barnas is active on her social media accounts. She has about 16k followers on her Facebook Page, about 928 followers on her Twitter account, and around 15k followers on her Instagram account.