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
PGCPS struggles to accurately track buses in the midst of driver shortage
With this season’s first taste of winter weather moving in overnight, some Prince George’s County students are still waiting more than an hour to catch their school bus. And new data just obtained by FOX 5 shows the school system isn’t tracking how many buses are seriously behind schedule.
Outpouring of support for northern Virginia family of 9 after home destroyed by fire
Fire destroyed their home and car last week, but a family of nine from northern Virginia is focusing on gratitude.
Police searching for suspect who threw bricks at man moments before deadly hit-and-run in DC
D.C. police are searching for a suspect who is accused of throwing bricks at a man moments before he run over by a car last Friday on U Street in Northwest.
Marion Murders: Police release composite images of man who killed, sexually assaulted 2 Virginia women
For more than a decade, police have searched for a murderer who sexually assaulted and strangled two elderly women in their Fairfax County homes.
Police release new surveillance video days after deadly hit-and-run in DC
Police need your help after a deadly hit-and-run on U Street near 12th Street in Northwest D.C.
Zoolights Chaos: Video shows kids mob store near National Zoo, attack employees
Video exclusively obtained by FOX 5 shows children mobbing a frozen yogurt shop amid the Zoolights chaos at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Swastika found at Montgomery County middle school
A swastika was found at a Montgomery County middle school for the third time in six months.
Scam Alert: Secret Sister Gift Exchange is illegal, says BBB
It's the holiday season but it's also the time of year to keep your guard up against scammers who are trying to get their hands on your money.
Justice for Julia: Family of woman who died after dropped off by Redskins safety Montae Nicholson gather before game
Family of the woman who died after a suspected overdose at the home of Redskins player Montae Nicholson gathered before Sunday's game to send a message to Nicholson and bring awareness to what happened to 21-year-old Julia Crabbe.
3 teachers in DC region accused of preying on students
Three teachers in Fairfax County and Montgomery County have been accused of preying on students, according to police.