Tyler Thrasher
Tyler Thrasher is a Regional Digital Content Creator for FOX 5 NY, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Tyler started his news career at WRIC ABC 8News in Richmond, Virginia, as a photojournalist after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017.
Also affectionately known as "Thrash" — Tyler worked his way up through the newsroom, becoming a news reporter in Nov. 2019, right before the coronavirus pandemic hit. He covered events ranging from Richmond social justice movements, critical election cycles, and extensive coverage of efforts to change hazing laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He also served as one of the team's sports anchors for local coverage.
After a few years, he ultimately stepped into a leadership role at 8News, serving as the station's Digital Executive Producer.
He is currently a graduate student pursuing a Master's Degree at University of Florida Online, studying Mass Communications in Digital Strategy.
Tyler has many hobbies like writing music, playing soccer, signing up to run local races and playing with his rescue dog, Bella.
The latest from Tyler Thrasher
Commercial fire near Train Depot in Culpeper extinguished; building destroyed
First responders extinguished a major commercial fire near the Train Depot in Culpeper after a blaze tore through a building early Saturday morning, officials said.
Carroll County deputy killed, another wounded; armed suspect at large
Authorities are searching for Michael Timothy Puckett after a Carroll County deputy was killed, and another deputy was injured during a welfare check Friday night.
Stafford County bus crash update: Bus driver charged with involuntary manslaughter
A bus driver from New York has been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a crash that killed five people on Interstate 95 in Stafford County Friday.
Man stabbed at Montgomery County apartment complex; suspect not in custody
Montgomery County police say officers responded to a reported stabbing at the Tanglewood apartments on Manchester Road.
World Cup 2026 base camps: Where national teams will be based during the tournament
National teams are choosing base camps across the U.S., Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. Here’s a full list of where they’ll be based.
Man accused of shootings, carjackings across Prince George’s County faces 66 charges
Police say a Glen Burnie man is facing 66 charges after a violent crime spree across Prince George’s County that included shootings and carjackings.
Free official World Cup watch parties coming to DC's Franklin Park, Navy Yard
D.C. is getting its own World Cup celebration, with free watch parties, music, food vendors, youth soccer activities and live match viewings planned this summer.
Pirro announces tougher DC curfew enforcement, death penalty effort in embassy staffer shooting
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced new D.C. juvenile curfew enforcement efforts and said prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty in the Israeli Embassy staffer shooting case.
Why are flags at half-staff today in the US? What to know
Flags are flying at half-staff across the country today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, which recognizes law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
Red card rules at the FIFA World Cup: What can get a player sent off?
Players could see red for more than dangerous tackles at the 2026 World Cup, with new rules targeting mouth-covering confrontations and protest walkouts.