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 beginning his Master's Degree at University of Florida Online this fall, 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
Arctic air warning: Dangerous ice, slick roads, snow in Northeast
A blast of Arctic air moving through the East Coast could create hazardous icy conditions in parts of the region, including areas near New York City, as subfreezing temperatures settle in behind recent rain and wintry weather, according to FOX Weather.
Up to 7 inches of snow possible for parts of NY, NJ: Timeline, forecast and predicted totals
Snow could be coming to parts of NY and NJ just as December begins. The National Weather Service says some areas north and west of NYC could see higher totals than earlier expected.
Ground delays issued at Newark Liberty International Airport due to heavy traffic volume
Travelers making their way through Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday experienced ground delays of up to 90 minutes following a ground stop that was issued earlier in the day.
NYC could see snow, wintry mix this week as storm track becomes clearer
A developing storm system could bring the first meaningful winter weather of the season to the New York City area early this week, but the exact impacts depend on where a potential nor’easter decides to track.
'3 to 5 inches' of snow could hit these New York, NJ counties early this week
Snow is set to return to the tri-state area this week, with up to five inches possible in a few New York and New Jersey counties by Tuesday.
Firefighter union blasts NYC after finding 68 boxes of missing 9/11 toxin records
The discovery of long-missing 9/11 toxin records has reignited outrage among survivors and first responders who say city officials failed to protect their health and withheld crucial information for years.
Times Square unveils new 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball, the largest ever
Times Square officials have revealed a dazzling new look for the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball, marking the ninth redesign in its more than century-long history.
100+ displaced after massive 5-alarm fire in Mount Vernon apartment building
A devastating fire in Mount Vernon left more than 100 residents without homes just days before Thanksgiving, after flames tore through a seven-story apartment building overnight.
39-year-old man shot, killed in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday
The NYPD is investigating after a man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in the Hell’s Kitchen section of Manhattan.
95-year-old killed, 2 others pulled from burning Queens home
A fast-moving fire tore through a home in Queens Sunday morning, leaving three people critically injured after firefighters pulled them from the flames.