Neal Augenstein
Ever since 1997, when Neal Augenstein kept nudging the then-news director to hire him as a part-time weekend reporter, he’s had the great pleasure of being a reporter for WTOP.
In 2013, Neal took on the role of Tech Editor, overseeing the growth of the WTOP.com tech section.
Things have changed in many ways. When he walked in the door, the newsroom was still equipped with reel-to-reel tape recorders, and the portable bag phones that weighed as much as a bowling ball. Today, Neal is the first major market radio reporter who does most of his field production on an iPhone.
Through the years, Neal has covered many of the crimes and trials that have gripped the Washington community – including the Beltway Snipers, Chandra Levy, and of course, Sept. 11, 2001. But ironically, listeners seem to remember the lifestyle and feature reports – cooking food on the dashboard of his car in 100 degree weather, butt-lifting underwear and pole dancing for guys.
Neal’s been pleased to receive awards over the years for hard news, feature reporting, use of sound and sports. However, he’s most proud when people he reports about tell him they believe his reporting is accurate, fair and in context.
Neal’s ultimate honor is having listeners trust him and the WTOP team, to provide information they need and enjoy in their life.
You can email Neal at naugenstein@wtop.com or follow him on Twitter @AugensteinWTOP.
Latest Articles by Neal Augenstein
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EXCLUSIVE: Loudoun Co. supervisor chair opposes new Rockwool factory in nearby W.Va.
“I would normally never, ever comment on something that was voted on in another county, let alone another state. But, when things like this can negatively impact my county, I think I have the right and duty to comment on it,” said Loudoun Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall.
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Md. carjack arrest may provide break in murder of 10-year-old DC girl
Makiyah Wilson, 10, was gunned down as she waited for an ice cream truck in the District. Sources tell WTOP the car used by the shooters is the same one stolen from Lanham 15 days earlier.
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‘University of Maryland killed my nephew,’ says Jordan McNair’s uncle
The uncle of a 19-year-old University of Maryland football player who was hospitalized May 29 and died June 13 said the school is responsible for Jordan McNair’s death.
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Jurors hear Army staff sergeant could face death in murder of wife, police officer
Army Staff Sergeant Ronald Hamilton rose from his seat at the defense table and nodded to more than 100 potential jurors, who could determine whether Hamilton lives or dies for the murder of his wife and a rookie police officer who was killed during her first shift.
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TSA: New 3D checkpoint scanner at Dulles faster, safer
The airport is rolling out its first computerized-tomography checkpoint scanner, which produces a 3D image. With the new machines, passengers can put all or most of their carry-on items into a single large bin.
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Mother of woman killed in Charlottesville nationalist rally ‘curious how DC is gonna deal with that’
The mother of the woman killed in Charlottesville during last summer’s white nationalist rally and counter-protests will be watching this weekend’s Unite the Right 2 rally in D.C. with interest.
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Police ID suspects in fatal shooting of Montgomery County high-schooler
Police are looking for two suspects in the killing of Kevin Wilson Jr., of Silver Spring. The men are 22-year-old Tyrell McArthur, of Temple Hills, and 22-year-old Rayshawn Williams, who police believe may be hurt and may attempt to seek medical attention.
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Exclusive: Amid furor, president of new W.Va. factory vows safe air quality
The president of a company building a controversial insulation factory in Jefferson County, West Virginia, is vowing the 24-hour-a-day plant will not harm the environment or nearby residents.
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Park Service weighs changes for speeches, demonstrations at White House, monuments
The National Park Service is considering making changes that could affect future speeches, as well as special events on the grounds of the nation’s monuments and parks.
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McLean mother charged with killing 5-year-old daughter makes 1st court appearance
The Fairfax County mother charged with the shooting murder of her 5-year-old daughter and the shooting of another child has made her first court appearance.
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Md. fan scores Mickey Mantle card worth more than $50,000
A Maryland baseball card collector’s discovery of a 1955 Bowman Mickey Mantle card has earned him offers of at least $50,000 for the likeness of the Yankees legend.
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Marine kicked out of Marine Corps for role in Charlottesville white supremacist march
A U.S. Marine Corps lance corporal, who marched with white supremacists and bragged about violence he committed, has been thrown out of the service after serving a month behind bars.
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Interim Fairfax fire chief investigating racist posts about incoming chief
John Butler hasn’t started his job as Fairfax County fire chief yet, but an anonymous website that focuses on the county has started to display racist posts about him.
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Jury could visit remote burial site of pregnant Md. teacher
Prosecutors want jurors to see the location where they say Tyler Tessier buried the body of his pregnant girlfriend, Laura Wallen. Meanwhile, the defense is looking to keep the jury from seeing a piece of information.
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After 10 days, Father Hurley Boulevard reopens to morning commuters
The sinkhole in the southbound lanes of Father Hurley Boulevard in Germantown happened when a 38-year-old piece of a rusted metal culvert failed. The failure occurred after heavy rains the day before.
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