Kayla Brooks
Augusta County Bureau Reporter
Augusta County, VA
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Kayla Brooks joined the WHSV team in June 2021. She is from Middle Tennessee and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a major in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science.
Throughout high school, Kayla competed in National Speech and Debate Association competitions. At UT Martin, she worked for the campus radio station, WUTM 90.3 The Hawk, contributed to UTM-TV and interned at WPSD Local 6 in Paducah, Kentucky.
In her free time, Kayla likes to read a good book, work out, spend time with her family (which includes her two dogs and cat). Kayla is a dedicated storyteller who wants to get to the bottom of issues that matter to you.
Education
Awards
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Kayla Brooks
In his opinion, Baugher dismissed the parents’ claims but upheld the teachers’ claims.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 5:42 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
A group of community members plan to gather this weekend to honor her.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:06 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
The holiday season is a busy time of year for everyone, but no more than Jolly Ole Saint Nicholas.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:05 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
TikTok provides a space for creators to destigmatize mental health and therapy.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 6:26 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
A Fishersville man has been sentenced in a 2020 murder.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 1:39 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Now is the time to make sure your home emergency kit is good to go.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 12:21 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Garner said the Staunton area has responded well to his goals.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 9:04 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Giving back provides a connection to the greater good, and it creates a sense of community.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 5:38 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
“I’m deeply sorry for what happened. There’s nothing I can do to change it. I wish it didn’t happen."
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 1:40 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
The document outlines the county’s priorities for the General Assembly, explaining their position on many issues.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:34 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) is seeing good holiday travel numbers, and they said their new carrier, Contour, has kept people on time.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 1:47 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association said in a press release present illness trends could put a strain on hospital systems if it continues.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 3:09 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Schools around the Valley continue to navigate learning loss from the pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 3:04 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Whether it’s how many people you invite or what foods you eat, traditions might change.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 6:48 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
“One of the best gifts you can give to your family and friends at the dinner table is to stay healthy and help keep them healthy."
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 6:32 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
In the days and weeks following a tragedy, it’s important to check in on your mental health.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 6:50 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Lose dogs running across property lines, cattle in the road and damaged fences are just a few issues that will be addressed.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 4:58 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
For anyone looking to turn their home from ‘Home Sweet Home’ to ‘Home Green Home,’ there’s a workshop Tuesday evening for you.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 2:43 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
55 million people are expected to travel for the holiday, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 4:50 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Faculty, alumni and Cadets alike are dedicated to making their Veterans Day program perfect.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 2:23 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
According to AAA, wet pavement contributes to 1.2 million traffic crashes each year.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 6:21 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
This year, they plan to operate from the week of Thanksgiving until the week of Easter.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 12:54 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 12:30-3:30 at Embrace in Waynesboro.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 4:42 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Augusta Health said they are still in a good place, and they are able to mitigate the shortage.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 4:22 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
“I think the proof is in the voter turnout and their interest in the project.”
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 10:44 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
The City of Waynesboro is filling seats in the school board and the city council in Tuesday’s election.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 10:40 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Three Staunton City Council and Staunton School Board seats were up for grabs Tuesday night.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 5:42 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Augusta County voters will decide if they want their courthouse to be in Staunton or Verona.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 5:05 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
He said about 19% of registered voters have early voted, and more than 800 mail-in ballots have been returned to them, with more set to arrive soon.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 4:41 PM EST
|By Kayla Brooks
Diabetes Team staff said the hospital’s Community Needs Assessment showed them barriers to health care in the community.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 4:13 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
The Valley is wrapping up fall programming, and it won’t be long until holiday celebrations and parades are in full swing.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 4:07 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
For many, the time change brings on Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 4:23 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
People in the community were reaching out to offer their help or just a comforting word.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 3:12 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
Santa Claus is taking time to enjoy the sites of the Shenandoah Valley on the Santa Express.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
With high interest rates, inflation and supply chain issues, shopping likely comes with a little anxiety.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:09 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
Program Director and CRNA Johanna Newman said there is a major shortage of CRNAs all over the country, especially in rural areas.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 4:34 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) has flights available through a new carrier.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
For a lot of people, by the time Halloween gets here, the Jack-o’-lantern on the porch may be looking a little droopy.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
VHHA has launched a website to attract clinical professionals to pursue their careers in the commonwealth.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
Kids have a greater chance of being fatally injured by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 4:32 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
Staunton has a new City Manager, and she makes history as the first woman in that role.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
Knupp said this flu season is already winding up, and she believes part of that may be a result of weakened immune systems.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
Mary Baldwin University has launched a program that eliminates 100% of tuition costs for some incoming students.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:28 AM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
Wednesday is the last day to leave a comment on Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s model policies for transgender and nonbinary students in the commonwealth.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
Schools, workplaces and families are already getting hit by the flu.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 5:16 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
A local voting rights activist, Andrea Jackson, emphasizes the importance of voting in every election.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
Some states may add COVID-19 vaccines to their list of vaccination requirements for school attendance, but that’s not the case for every state.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 5:21 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
After a COVID-19 infection, many people report ongoing symptoms for weeks or even months.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
A new retailer in Waynesboro celebrated its grand opening Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, $5 off store coupons and a $5,000 donation to a local school.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Kayla Brooks
The City of Staunton has a public hearing planned to discuss bike paths on Churchville Avenue.
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