Whitney Wild

Whitney Wild

Whitney Wild joined NewsChannel 8 in December, 2011, as a general assignment digital reporter. She reports, shoots, writes and edits her own stories. Her work can be seen on News Channel 8's live newscasts and on political series Capital Insider; and heard on CBS radio station WTOP. In August, she was invited to appear as a regular editorial contributor to News Channel 8's golf show Capital Golf Weekly.

Whitney completed her Master's in Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism in December, 2011. During her time at Medill, Whitney reported in both the Chicago and Washington, D.C., bureaus. Perpetually curious, Whitney pursued a wide range of topics -from Chicago cops to Capitol Hill.

Prior to graduate school, Whitney worked for Fox Sports Detroit as a production assistant and at WTVS-Detroit Public Television, assisting in business development, and acting as a producer and on-air talent.

In May 2010, Whitney earned a Bachelor's in Comparative Literature in 2010 from the University of Michigan in her hometown of Ann Arbor. While in school, she joined the Ann Arbor Film Festival staff and worked with the experimental film festival until 2009. During her senior year, she reported for the Michigan Daily and Michigan Independent Magazine covering gay rights, Michigan politics and high profile legal cases.

When Whitney isn't reporting, she's a passionate Michigan fan, avid golfer and voracious news consumer. She loves broadcast television and craves a good story. Whether it's an injustice in your neighborhood, a trend you've recognized or something you find inspirational, Whitney wants to cover the stories that matter to you. Feel free to email her at wwild@tbd.com anytime. She's always willing to take a closer look.

Contact Whitney

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Recent Stories

  1. Up to 11 hurricanes could hit U.S. in 2013

    WJLA, May 23, 2013 - 06:07 pm

    NOAA’s National Hurricane Center predicts higher than average hurricane activity this year.

  2. Special Olympics athletes prove their resilience

    WJLA, May 21, 2013 - 07:58 pm

    An autistic boy who was told he would never walk or speak beat the odds Thursday and competed in the Special Olympics.

     

  3. ATF lab in Beltsville helps solve most complicated arson cases

    WJLA, May 17, 2013 - 08:28 pm

    At the ATF Fire Research Lab in Beltsville a team of agents and engineers recreate, examine and tape high-profile blazes, helping solve cases nationwide and around the world. They bring science to what used to be largely anecdotal research.

  4. Barry Fig, hockey coach, faces felony charges

    WJLA, May 16, 2013 - 06:09 pm

    Barry Fig, who is accused of stealing from fellow hockey players at local rinks, faces eight felony charges, a string of misdemeanors and up to a decade in prison.

  5. Potholepalooza treads on with 2,500 potholes filled

    WJLA, May 10, 2013 - 06:12 pm

    There are still about two weeks left of Potholepalooza, but crews have already filled nearly 2,500 potholes around the District.