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.
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The latest from Tyler Thrasher
Strong winds, dangerous cold linger as nor’easter snow largely misses NYC area
A coastal storm is bringing snow and strong winds to parts of New Jersey and Connecticut Sunday, while New York City sees limited accumulation as the system stays offshore.
Will snow hit or miss NYC? What to know for Nor'easter this weekend
A developing nor’easter could bring snow and strong winds to parts of New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend, while New York City may see limited accumulation if the storm stays offshore.
NJ Transit delays today due to disabled Amtrak train stuck in Hudson River Tunnel
A disabled Amtrak train in a Hudson River Tunnel is causing major NJ TRANSIT delays into and out of New York Penn Station, with service disruptions expected throughout the morning.
Judge rules federal prosecutors can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione
A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Fallen cables from elevated J line damage parked cars, slow subway service in Brooklyn
Emergency crews responded in Brooklyn after cables fell from elevated J line tracks Friday morning, blocking part of a street and slowing trains during the early commute.
Don Lemon taken into custody in Los Angeles in connection with Minnesota church protest: Reports
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was taken into custody Friday in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church, according to reporting from The New York Times.
Dangerous cold grips New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend as snow threat fades
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut face another bitterly cold weekend, with dangerous wind chills and limited snow chances.
How does snow melt when temperatures are still below freezing?
Even with air temperatures below freezing, snow and ice can still melt. Here’s why warm sun, ground heat and humidity matter more than the thermometer number.
What is a nor’easter and a bomb cyclone? How major East Coast winter storms form
After a weekend storm dumped snow across the Northeast, forecasters are again watching a system that could become a nor’easter or bomb cyclone. Here’s what those terms mean — and why this kind of storm can bring heavy snow, wind and coastal impacts.
Tracking potential NYC weekend nor'easter as East Coast snow chances increase
Forecasters are tracking a potential coastal storm this weekend that could bring snow and gusty winds to NYC, NJ and CT.