Tom Eader
Chief ReporterTom Eader is the Chief Reporter for WTJX. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Eader received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University, where he wrote for his college newspaper. He moved to St. Croix in 2003, after landing a job as a reporter for the St. Croix Avis. Eader worked at the Avis for 20 years, as both a reporter and photographer, and served as Bureau Chief from 2013 until their closure at the beginning of 2024. Eader is an award-winning journalist, known for his thorough and detailed reporting on multiple topics important to the Virgin Islands community. Joining the WTJX team in January of 2024, Eader brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the newsroom.
Email: teader@wtjx.org
Phone: 340-227-4463
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Jury returns mixed verdict to find Daryl Jean-Baptiste guilty of involuntary manslaughter for causing fatal car crash, not guilty of negligent homicide by motor vehicle. -
Mother of Alejandro Torres III seeks closure by finding out why police killed her son after responding to a 911 call for assistance to calm him down from drugs. -
Mother of Alejandro Torres III seeks closure by finding out why police killed her son after responding to a 911 call for assistance to calm him down from drugs.
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Marco’s new in-house road striping expected to reduce backlog on St. Croix with two options now available; delays possible in STT-STJ District due to one contractor. -
Marco’s new in-house road striping expected to reduce backlog on St. Croix with two options now available; delays possible in STT-STJ District due to one contractor.
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Offline instruments at two St. Croix police stations prevent officers from giving chemical test to DUI suspect involved in car crash after failing field sobriety tests. -
Offline instruments at two St. Croix police stations prevent officers from giving chemical test to DUI suspect involved in car crash after failing field sobriety tests.
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Outdated starting salaries from 2002 present a barrier for hospitals to retain physicians; union calls for new contract. -
Outdated starting salaries from 2002 present a barrier for hospitals to retain physicians; union calls for new contract.
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Sen. James preempts Bryan on bill allowing government workers to run for office without taking leaveSenator Marise James to reintroduce bill to repeal law requiring government workers take leave to run for office; Democratic Party supports measure.
