Luke Lukert is a reporter and Morning Drive Producer for WTOP News, focusing on local news in the Washington, D.C. area. His articles cover a wide range of topics, including local events, transportation, zoning regulations, crime, and personal finance. His work has also been featured in Rappahannock Media/InsideNoVa.
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Luke Lukert's coverage primarily focuses on local news, events, crime, and community issues in the Washington D.C. area. He covers a wide range of topics including government announcements, evolving stories like population growth and personal finance tips, as well as cultural themes such as James Bond's car exhibit.
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The 49th Annual Marine Corps Marathon is in the books. It was an emotional journey for many runners and several of them already have next year’s race on their mind.
By: Luke Lukert
Previous “The Donald J. Trump Enduring Flame” is located at the southeastern corner of D.C.'s Freedom Plaza. (WTOP/Luke Lukert)
By: Luke Lukert
Whether you are watching a horror classic, such as “The Shining” or “Poltergeist,” or laughing at the over-the-top antics of “Beetlejuice” or the “Ghostbusters,” ghost stories abound during Halloween.
Previous Security bike racks stand outside the U.S. Capitol ahead of the National Women's March in D.C. on Nov. 2, 2024
On a beautiful fall Saturday, hundreds of volunteers spent hours packing food in a church gym in McLean, Virginia, to help feed the hungry across the world.
By: Luke Lukert
A DJ who was attacked in an attempted robbery in D.C. over a week ago has died, according to police.
By: Luke Lukert
More than 10,000 of pieces of construction equipment and tools are up for auction in Howard County, Maryland, this weekend after a theft scheme was unraveled by police.
One organization is ramping up its efforts to get coats to homeless people, including the thousands of veterans, that do not have a stable place to live.
A federal judge set the bribery trial date for D.C. Council member Trayon White on Tuesday morning. It will begin Jan. 12, 2026.
Drivers frustrated by the long-term Ohio Drive road closure along D.C.’s Southwest waterfront should see a little bit of relief with the opening of a new access road.
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