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
Officer shot during Brooklyn barricade incident; suspect reportedly dead
An officer and a barricaded person were shot during a police-involved shooting Friday morning in Brooklyn.
What you can and can’t bring to the Knicks championship parade
Knicks parade attendees will be screened Thursday. Here’s what fans can and can’t bring in NYC, including water bottle rules and banned items.
Egypt’s World Cup pride, Mohamed Salah’s legacy and one fan’s love for the Pharaohs
Egyptian Canadian fan Ismail Elhamalawy says Egypt’s World Cup moment is about more than soccer, from Mohamed Salah’s influence to the pride of seeing the national team on a global stage.
France vs. Senegal brings World Cup heavyweight clash to New York New Jersey Stadium
France and Senegal meet Tuesday at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group I World Cup match expected to bring major crowds, transit demand and traffic impacts across the NYC area.
Knicks championship parade set for Thursday in NYC’s Canyon of Heroes
New York City will celebrate the Knicks’ 2026 NBA title with a ticker-tape parade and City Hall ceremony on June 18.
NYNJ World Cup watch parties begin as Jersey Fan Hub opens in Harrison
World Cup watch parties are underway across New York and New Jersey, with the Jersey Fan Hub opening in Harrison and free fan events continuing in Queens and the Bronx.
63 arrested after Knicks game crowds turn destructive near Madison Square Garden: NYPD
More than 60 people were arrested after large crowds formed near Madison Square Garden following the Knicks game, with the NYPD reporting a shooting, slashings, burned buses, damaged police vehicles and injured officers.
WATCH: Knicks win NBA championship, celebrations across NYC
The Knicks are NBA champions, and New York City erupted in celebration after a title decades in the making.
Brazil, Morocco tie 1-1 in first World Cup match at NYNJ Stadium
Brazil and Morocco brought one of the World Cup’s biggest early matchups in the first game at New York New Jersey Stadium.
NYPD sets security plan around MSG for Knicks Game 5, World Cup travel and concert crowds
A major security plan will be in place around Madison Square Garden and Penn Station as the Knicks, World Cup travel and a concert bring large crowds to Midtown.