Jeff Jenkins


The award-winning native of Pratt, West Virginia took over as head of the news division of Metronews in August of 2000. Prior to that the 1987 graduate of West Virginia University’s Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism served as news director at WAJR in Morgantown.

In addition to directing the news operation, Jeff serves as chief capitol correspondent. His unbelievable work ethic and drive provides Metronews listeners with unparalleled coverage of state government.

A 26-year veteran of West Virginia Radio Corporation, Jeff began his tenure with the company as an intern while still attending West Virginia University. A former student manager for the West Virginia University football team continues his involvement with the Mountaineers by serving as director of football broadcasts on the Mountaineer Sports Network.

In addition to using his voice for broadcasting news, Jeff also is an accomplished singer and leads the congregational singing at Spring Hill Baptist Church in South Charleston.

Jeff and his wife Jackie are the proud parents of three sons, Caleb, Tommy and Stevie, and are now enjoying life as grandparents.



Recent Articles by Jeff Jenkins

Charleston murder trial begins Thursday with jury selection

Detroit man charged in 2022 shooting death.

April 18, 2024 - 1:09 am

Jessica Lynch to help state with new women veterans program

Wirt County native, former prisoner of war, appears with Gov. Jim Justice at media briefing.

April 17, 2024 - 4:40 pm

Man charged with murder in Weirton

Mark Dennis allegedly killed his wife.

April 17, 2024 - 12:33 am

14-year-old boy charged in Charleston murder transferred to adult status, tentative plea deal with prosecutors

Teenager transferred to adult status in Tuesday hearing.

April 16, 2024 - 9:08 pm

Weirton tin mill workers interview for new jobs at WorkForce West Virginia job fair

Cleveland Cliffs plant set to idle this Saturday.

April 16, 2024 - 4:40 pm

DOH developing plan for repairing landslide along key Kanawha-Boone county highway

Washout on Route 94 came during last week's flash flooding.

April 16, 2024 - 12:51 pm

Muchow: State tax refunds bigger this year because of personal income tax reduction

Taxpayers getting back what they paid under the old rates in early 2023.

April 15, 2024 - 5:53 pm