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Barbara West Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 23, 2026: By Josphat G

Barbara West is an American journalist and retired news anchor for Wftv.

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Best Known For:The television show Eyewitness News at Noon
Breakthrough:Became a staple of Central Florida news as a long-time anchor for WFTV in 1986

10 Quick Facts About Barbara West

  • Full Name: Barbara West
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and reporter
  • Known For: The television show Eyewitness News at Noon
  • Current Role: Retired news anchor
  • Current Employer: WFTV
  • Place of Birth: United States
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Wade West
  • Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
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Barbara West Age

Barbara West's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Career & Work

Barbara West's career includes news and reporting roles with WFTV Channel 9, a television network.

Organization: WFTV Channel 9
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1986–2011
Details: Orlando, Florida

Rise to Fame

Barbara West rose to prominence for her role on the television show Eyewitness News at Noon.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: Eyewitness News at Noon (Anchor, 1986-2011)

Barbara West Family & Relationships

Barbara West is married to Wade West.

Lesser Known Facts

  • West gained national attention in 2008 for a pointed interview with then-vice presidential candidate Joe Biden.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Barbara West
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor and reporter
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Place of Birth: United States

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Wade West

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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  • Wade West (Spouse • Husband)

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