Lindsay Watts
Sometimes life comes full circle! I did a college internship at FOX 5, and it was when I realized I wanted to pursue a career in journalism.
I went from that internship to graduate school in Los Angeles, to Yakima, Washington, to Colorado Springs, to Denver, and now, I’m back in DC, working with some of the same people from my intern days!
I returned to FOX 5 as a freelance reporter in April 2016 and was thrilled to transition to a staff position in early 2017.
FOX 5 has a fabulous team, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. I look forward to coming to work!
I grew up in south Jersey, and my family is still there. I went to college at The George Washington University and earned a master's degree in broadcast journalism at the University of Southern California.
The stories I've focused on in my career are the ones that help people, bring positive change, or expose wrongdoing. I was the Trouble Shooter reporter at my station in Yakima and part of the investigative team at my station in Colorado Springs.
I was honored with an Associated Press award for investigative reporting.
I would say my main hobbies in life are running and eating. They complement each other nicely! I’ve completed two marathons and a triathlon.
From my six years in Colorado, I became a big fan of snowboarding, yoga, hiking and craft beer. I would love to hear your news tips and story ideas and hope we can connect on social media!
The latest from Lindsay Watts
Questions raised after Loudoun Co. student transferred to new school following sexual assault arrest
A student in Loudoun County is facing accusations in two sex assaults at two different high schools, prompting questions about why he was transferred to another school after the first arrest.
Alexandria school leaders urge city council to reinstate school resource officers
As Alexandria school leaders begged the city council to bring back school resource officers Tuesday night, four council members who voted to end the program back in May appeared to have already made up their minds..
Social media creating culture where educators are targeted: National Education Association
The union representing teachers across the nation is calling out tech companies.
Southwest cancels more than a thousand flights, cites air-traffic control issues
Southwest Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights this weekend amid air traffic control issues and weather, and the airline has not given an update as to whether the cancellations may continue.
Fairfax Co prosecutors swore at court security officers during screening: sheriff's office
In Fairfax County, sheriff’s officials are accusing the county’s top prosecutors of disrespectful and unprofessional behavior during a courthouse security screening.
DC area school officials stepping up security measures amid threats
The Department of Justice is getting involved after a spike in threats and harassment against school officials.
VIDEO: Bulldozer strikes tent with a man in it during DC homeless encampment removal
Plans to clear a homeless encampment in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood were put on hold Monday after a city crew using a small bulldozer attempted to move a tent with a man still inside.
Prince George's County schools cutting free dinner program due to supply shortage
Across the country, supply shortages have left schools struggling to provide healthy meals to students, and now those shortages are impacting Prince George’s Co. Public Schools.
DEA issues warning about deadly pills being sold through social media
The Drug Enforcement Administration is sounding the alarm about deadly fake prescription pills.
TikTok challenge 'devious licks' causes Virginia school to shut down some bathrooms
A Virginia school shut down some of its bathrooms Monday after the principal says students trashed them as part of a viral TikTok challenge.