Jim Lokay
@jimlokay.com
Local news guy @ Fox 5 • Pittsburgh native • Bostonian emeritus
Wow. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will cease operations in May. The announcement from the wealthy Block family comes after SCOTUS refused to take up its appeal of a federal ruling requiring it to make changes to its union health plan.
January 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Wow. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will cease operations in May. The announcement from the wealthy Block family comes after SCOTUS refused to take up its appeal of a federal ruling requiring it to make changes to its union health plan.
Hours after overthrowing the government of Venezuela, the President of the United States is back to pushing conspiracy theories about the murder of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.
January 3, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Hours after overthrowing the government of Venezuela, the President of the United States is back to pushing conspiracy theories about the murder of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.
The president is apparently celebrating Festivus and the airing of the grievance is about 45 minutes too late.
December 24, 2025 at 5:46 AM
The president is apparently celebrating Festivus and the airing of the grievance is about 45 minutes too late.
CBS is (for now) accurately promoting this as the Kennedy Center Honors because it was recorded on December 7th, 11 days before Trump’s board voted to rename the facility — though Trump “joked” about the “Trump Kennedy Center” on stage.
December 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
CBS is (for now) accurately promoting this as the Kennedy Center Honors because it was recorded on December 7th, 11 days before Trump’s board voted to rename the facility — though Trump “joked” about the “Trump Kennedy Center” on stage.
Psst. Basketball is in OT on Fox 5 but Shirin, Mike, and I have your news right now on Fox Local. We’ll join you on TV after the game is over. fox5dc.com/foxlocal
December 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Psst. Basketball is in OT on Fox 5 but Shirin, Mike, and I have your news right now on Fox Local. We’ll join you on TV after the game is over. fox5dc.com/foxlocal
They’ve already changed the Kennedy Center logo on the website.
December 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
They’ve already changed the Kennedy Center logo on the website.
COMMENTARY: President Trump's cruel, callous reaction to the murders of Rob & Michele Reiner shouldn't be a surprise, but Americans deserve at least some empathy from their leaders during tragic times. #TheFinal5
December 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
COMMENTARY: President Trump's cruel, callous reaction to the murders of Rob & Michele Reiner shouldn't be a surprise, but Americans deserve at least some empathy from their leaders during tragic times. #TheFinal5
Unhinged is putting it mildly.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Unhinged is putting it mildly.
BREAKING: A federal judge just ordered ICE to immediately release Kilmar Abrego Garcia. His legal team must be told exactly when and where it’ll happen, and he’ll go back to the release conditions from his criminal case.
December 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge just ordered ICE to immediately release Kilmar Abrego Garcia. His legal team must be told exactly when and where it’ll happen, and he’ll go back to the release conditions from his criminal case.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) is backing another vote on a war powers resolution as President Trump ramps up tensions in Venezuela with the seizure of a large oil tanker. Our conservation from The Final 5 on FOX5DC:
December 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) is backing another vote on a war powers resolution as President Trump ramps up tensions in Venezuela with the seizure of a large oil tanker. Our conservation from The Final 5 on FOX5DC:
Dem Reps. Jamie Raskin (MD) and Don Beyer (VA) introducing legislation to require ranked choice voting in all congressional elections starting in 2030.
December 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Dem Reps. Jamie Raskin (MD) and Don Beyer (VA) introducing legislation to require ranked choice voting in all congressional elections starting in 2030.
Coming down to the Ellipse to see the National Christmas Tree? Forget about it tonight. People are being turned away for “security reasons,” per two Secret Service officers.
December 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Coming down to the Ellipse to see the National Christmas Tree? Forget about it tonight. People are being turned away for “security reasons,” per two Secret Service officers.
POTUS on his hosting gig at Kennedy Center Honors: “I’ve watched some of the people that host, Jimmy Kimmel was horrible… if I can’t beat out Jimmy Kimmel in terms of talent, then maybe I shouldn’t be President.”
(Jimmy Kimmel, who appears on ABC, has never hosted the ceremony, which airs on CBS.)
(Jimmy Kimmel, who appears on ABC, has never hosted the ceremony, which airs on CBS.)
December 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
POTUS on his hosting gig at Kennedy Center Honors: “I’ve watched some of the people that host, Jimmy Kimmel was horrible… if I can’t beat out Jimmy Kimmel in terms of talent, then maybe I shouldn’t be President.”
(Jimmy Kimmel, who appears on ABC, has never hosted the ceremony, which airs on CBS.)
(Jimmy Kimmel, who appears on ABC, has never hosted the ceremony, which airs on CBS.)
When your first stop after breaking news about Jan. 6th is Lindell TV and Benny Johnson, you’ve said more than you needed to already.
December 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
When your first stop after breaking news about Jan. 6th is Lindell TV and Benny Johnson, you’ve said more than you needed to already.
JUST IN: Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones announces she’s stepping down, saying it’s time to “raise high” the next generation of leaders. She’ll remain a delegate for District 10 and focus on mentoring and guiding the transition. Dems to pick new speaker on 12/16.
December 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
JUST IN: Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones announces she’s stepping down, saying it’s time to “raise high” the next generation of leaders. She’ll remain a delegate for District 10 and focus on mentoring and guiding the transition. Dems to pick new speaker on 12/16.
Usually, re-dedication ceremonies are held in broad daylight, with pomp and circumstance and a heads up to the press to cover said event with smiling politicos and speechless honorees….not marked with a “hey! look what we did when no one was looking!” tweet after business hours.
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Usually, re-dedication ceremonies are held in broad daylight, with pomp and circumstance and a heads up to the press to cover said event with smiling politicos and speechless honorees….not marked with a “hey! look what we did when no one was looking!” tweet after business hours.
BREAKING: One man dead in shooting at MGM National Harbor food court. We are LIVE on Fox Local and fox5dc.com/live right now. @fox5dc
December 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
BREAKING: One man dead in shooting at MGM National Harbor food court. We are LIVE on Fox Local and fox5dc.com/live right now. @fox5dc
Just in: White House releases statement on Trump’s MRI to analyze “cardiovascular and abdominal health.” Doc says POTUS is in “excellent health.”
This is the same MRI that when he was asked about which part of his body was scanned, he said “I have no idea. It was just an MRI.”
This is the same MRI that when he was asked about which part of his body was scanned, he said “I have no idea. It was just an MRI.”
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Just in: White House releases statement on Trump’s MRI to analyze “cardiovascular and abdominal health.” Doc says POTUS is in “excellent health.”
This is the same MRI that when he was asked about which part of his body was scanned, he said “I have no idea. It was just an MRI.”
This is the same MRI that when he was asked about which part of his body was scanned, he said “I have no idea. It was just an MRI.”
It should go without saying, but the president has no authority to do this, and anyone reporting the story needs to say as such.
November 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It should go without saying, but the president has no authority to do this, and anyone reporting the story needs to say as such.
Evil Statler and Waldorf is a vibe.
November 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Evil Statler and Waldorf is a vibe.
Helicopter hovering over NoMa-Gallaudet Metro Station. No immediate word on why, but chopper with same registration has been used by Amtrak to survey power lines along train tracks along Northeast Corridor.
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Helicopter hovering over NoMa-Gallaudet Metro Station. No immediate word on why, but chopper with same registration has been used by Amtrak to survey power lines along train tracks along Northeast Corridor.
President Donald “John” Trump confirms meeting with incoming NYC mayor Mamdani on Friday.
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 AM
President Donald “John” Trump confirms meeting with incoming NYC mayor Mamdani on Friday.
In 2025, several Virginia counties that voted for Trump in '16, '20, and '24 then voted for Abigail Spanberger. How will that guide her policies when she becomes governor in 61 days? #VAPolitics #VAGov
Our full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUce...
Our full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUce...
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 AM
In 2025, several Virginia counties that voted for Trump in '16, '20, and '24 then voted for Abigail Spanberger. How will that guide her policies when she becomes governor in 61 days? #VAPolitics #VAGov
Our full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUce...
Our full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUce...
NBC’s Tom Costello showed off the new Pittsburgh International Airport this morning but someone on their team missed the “H” in Pittsburgh.
November 15, 2025 at 5:18 AM
NBC’s Tom Costello showed off the new Pittsburgh International Airport this morning but someone on their team missed the “H” in Pittsburgh.
VA education benefits for veterans' families are delayed due to an IT glitch. The VA furloughed IT staff during the government shutdown, and the GI Bill hotline is closed. Issue may persist until December. #FOX5DC
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
VA education benefits for veterans' families are delayed due to an IT glitch. The VA furloughed IT staff during the government shutdown, and the GI Bill hotline is closed. Issue may persist until December. #FOX5DC