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
Churchill Downs moves to buy Preakness brand in major shakeup for horse racing
Churchill Downs is moving to acquire the Preakness Stakes brand, marking a major shift in control of one of horse racing’s biggest events.
Why everything has protein now as GLP-1 drugs reshape what America wants to eat
From protein lattes to GLP-1 menus, brands are leaning hard into high-protein marketing as weight-loss drugs reshape what many Americans want to eat.
Argument turns deadly in Glen Burnie parking lot, man shot and killed, suspect arrested
A man was shot and killed in Glen Burnie after a parking lot altercation, and police say the suspect was arrested at the scene.
Motorcyclist killed after SUV turns into path on Marriottsville Road, police say speed a factor
A 24-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash involving an SUV in Howard County. Police say speed may have been a factor.
From carjacking to crash: Bowie teen arrested, accused in separate shooting days earlier
Police say an 18-year-old Bowie man is facing charges in an armed carjacking and is also accused in a separate shooting days earlier.
DC Weather: Chilly rain, gusty winds, freeze risk ahead for the DMV region
A chilly, wet end to the weekend is unfolding in the D.C. area, with rain, gusty winds and a sharp cooldown before a potential freeze early this week.
Teen shot near Waterfront Metro station in Southwest DC, police investigating
A teenage boy was found shot near the Waterfront Metro station in Southwest Washington, D.C. The investigation is ongoing.
Woman killed in DC crosswalk hit-and-run, driver flees in white Jeep with Maryland tags
A woman was struck and killed in a crosswalk in Northwest Washington, D.C., and the driver fled the scene. Police are searching for a white Jeep.
2-alarm apartment fire in Annandale leaves 1 with life-threatening injuries
A fire broke out at an Annandale apartment building Saturday morning, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries.
DC weather whiplash: Near-90 heat replaced by 40s as powerful cold front moves in
One week it feels like summer, the next it is back to coats. That is exactly what is about to happen across the Northeast. You know the drill.