Spencer Soicher

WAFB Reporter

Baton Rouge, La.

Spencer is from Denver, Colorado and spent many of his childhood nights in Mile High City newsrooms where his dad was a sportscaster. Since then, he's always known he wanted to work in television.

Spencer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2019 with a degree in journalism. Hook 'em Horns!

During his time as a student at Texas, Spencer worked as an intern at KUSA in Denver, KUTV in Salt Lake City, and KVUE in Austin.

Spencer is a huge football guy and he's excited to be in Baton Rouge for Tiger games! Spencer is also really enjoying Louisiana food and wants your recommendations for the best poboys and chargrilled oysters in town.

If he’s not on his couch watching the Denver Broncos or Texas Longhorns and you see him, come say hello. He can’t wait to meet WAFB’s awesome viewers and to tell the stories of the great people of Baton Rouge!

Contact Spencer via email at ssoicher@wafb.com.

Education:

University of Texas at Austin: Journalism

Recent Articles by Spencer

Map on St. George website has boundaries going straight through homes

There are plenty of opinions on how the lines for St. George were drawn, but it’s got some spinning in circles more than others.

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Published 5h at 5:09 PM

St. George residents sound off on incorporation

It's the first day for residents in newly incorporated St. George. Some say they are excited about the fresh start. Others say the uncertainty is taking its toll.

Spencer Soicher

Published October 14, 2019 at 12:46 AM

Benefit concert to help legendary Baton Rouge blues musician Henry Gray now in hospice care

Legendary Baton Rouge blues musician Henry Gray, 94, is now in hospice care, his family announced on the musician’s Facebook page.

Nick Gremillion and Spencer Soicher

Published October 10, 2019 at 6:33 PM

Both sides of St. George incorporation fight for every vote

Proponents and opponents of the incorporation of St. George had a last final push to inform and sway voters at a forum in front of the Republican Women of Baton Rouge.

Spencer Soicher

Published October 9, 2019 at 8:33 PM

Study: Deteriorated, congested roads cost Baton Rouge drivers over $2k yearly

A new study says poor road and bridge conditions are costing drivers thousands.

Mykal Vincent and Spencer Soicher

Published October 8, 2019 at 6:49 PM

Ascension Parish authorities and school officials launch anti-bullying campaign

Authorities and public school officials in Ascension Parish are working together to address 'acts of unkindness' in schools.

WAFB Staff and Spencer Soicher

Published October 7, 2019 at 11:03 AM

Baton Rouge school back in session following flu scare

A school in Baton Rouge will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 4 in order to safeguard students and staff from the flu.

Spencer Soicher

Published October 7, 2019 at 6:19 AM

Walk held in Baton Rouge for families of babies that passed in pregnancy or infancy

Woman’s Hospital has partnered with The Anna’s Grace Foundation in putting on "The Walk to Remember.” It’s a walk around the Independence park area of Baton Rouge for families of children that died during pregnancy or infancy.

Spencer Soicher

Published October 6, 2019 at 10:04 PM

Two new political ads have been released detailing alleged sexual harassment by a former high-ranking official in the administration of Governor John Bel Edwards.

Spencer Soicher

Published October 3, 2019 at 5:49 PM

Deputies investigating claim of cop impersonator pulling woman over near state line

A man driving a dark-tinted car dressed as a police officer allegedly pulled over a woman near the state line.

Spencer Soicher and Mykal Vincent

Published October 2, 2019 at 5:49 PM

The numbers are in: Early voter turnout is up

The early voting period for the 2019 Louisiana election has opened, and people from around the state have taken advantage of the opportunity to get their vote counted ahead of time.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 30, 2019 at 7:34 PM

Livingston community mourns daycare owner killed in shooting

A popular Livingston daycare is without its superhero. Carol Hutchinson, or as she called herself, Wonder Woman, was killed Saturday, Sept. 29, allegedly by a man that friends say was her boyfriend.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 29, 2019 at 9:55 PM

Baton Rouge pub being forced to change its name; the new one may surprise you

A Baton Rouge staple for soccer matches and British feel is getting a new name. The Londoner on S Sherwood Forest Boulevard is now being called That Pub on Sherwood, at least temporarily.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 24, 2019 at 8:17 PM

Family of woman with dementia who was tricked into withdrawing money speaks; man charged

Linda Gobert’s mother has dementia and she was tricked by a man who drove her to a bank to cash a $3,000 check.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 23, 2019 at 7:21 PM

Baton Rouge firefighter collecting supplies for Bahamas relief receives overwhelming amount of supplies

Jehu Poitier, the Baton Rouge firefighter and Bahamas native that began collecting donations to send back to victims of Hurricane Dorian has collected so many supplies, that he has too much to pack up on his own.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 22, 2019 at 10:32 PM

Members of Cajun Navy 2016 drop everything to help residents in southeast Texas

The Cajun Navy 2016 is in Beaumont with their boats to do search and rescue after Imelda’s rains brought widespread flooding to the area.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 19, 2019 at 7:35 PM

Why it was easy for the alleged suspects in video of brazen theft at the Mall of Louisiana

After the viral video showing a group of people apparently just walking out of a store in the Mall of Louisiana allegedly without paying for an arm full of clothes, plenty of people wondered, why did nobody stop them?

Spencer Soicher

Published September 18, 2019 at 7:50 PM

Video shows alleged shoplifting at Mall of Louisiana; investigation underway

An investigation is underway after a woman was seen draping pairs of jeans over her arms and walking out of a retail store.

Mykal Vincent and Spencer Soicher

Published September 17, 2019 at 10:17 AM

Text-ivism: How your phone number is ending up on political campaign texting lists

Text messages from strangers are the new way political candidates in Louisiana are trying to get ahold of voters. The practice has been dubbed “text-ivism.”

Spencer Soicher

Published September 17, 2019 at 9:28 AM

Clean out your freezer! Baton Rouge residents donate meat to the hungry

The beef in the back of your freezer that keeps accumulating “snow” may still be good. And, if it is, someone could probably use it. On Sunday, Sept. 15 in Baton Rouge, Hunters for the Hungry was collecting meat from all over to give to those in need.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 15, 2019 at 9:51 PM

Nicholson Drive near Tigerland gets safety upgrades

Nearly three months after LSU student, Sarah James, was hit and killed by a driver who allegedly couldn’t see her, the intersection of Jennifer Jean Drive and Bob Pettit Boulevard at Nicholson Drive, has been adjusted.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 12, 2019 at 8:17 PM

Suicide Awareness Week brings conversation about veteran suicide epidemic to forefront

On Sept. 11, 2001, people across the U.S. watched terror and made the brave decision to enlist. September is National Suicide Awareness Month and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says suicide among veterans is an epidemic.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 11, 2019 at 7:28 PM

Baton Rouge businesses roaring with online orders thanks to strong LSU start

Patrick Wilkerson, who owns the Bengals and Bandits merchandise store near LSU, has been busy packing boxes. This week, in addition to seeing purple, gold, and black in his store, he’s seeing some green too.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 10, 2019 at 7:29 PM

Marijuana legalization, impact of trade war dominate LDAF commissioner race

Candidates running to be the next commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agricultural and Forestry (LDAF) met at a Press Club forum in Baton Rouge Monday, Sept. 9 to address key concerns before the Oct. 12 election.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 9, 2019 at 6:02 PM

Well-known councilwoman challenging 7-term clerk

There are no term limits for the clerk of court office in East Baton Rouge Parish. Doug Welborn is now in his seventh term and has been the clerk for 28 years, but a well-known city councilwoman is trying to shake things up at City Hall.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 4, 2019 at 6:38 PM

LSU fans getting creative with ways to score Texas-LSU game tickets

If you haven’t gotten a ticket to the Sept. 7 football game between Texas and LSU, you could probably pocket that money and buy a Super Bowl ticket.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 3, 2019 at 8:06 PM

Attending parades is just one way people are enjoying Labor Day in East Baton Rouge Parish

There’s plenty of fun up for grabs outside of Baker High School at the Greater Baton Rouge American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization’s (AFL-CIO) 2019 Annual Labor Day Parade & Picnic. Monday morning, kids flocked to the street for handfuls of candy.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 2, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Cajun Navy 2016 prepared to help, but don’t know where

Like many of us, Ben Husser has been getting updates on Hurricane Dorian from the news. But unlike the rest of us, he and the search and rescue crew from Cajun Navy 2016 are headed to the action.

Spencer Soicher

Published September 1, 2019 at 7:27 PM

Metro council approves more funding for EBR DA’s office, public defenders

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council has approved a nearly half million dollar supplement that’ll be split between the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Public Defender.

Spencer Soicher

Published August 29, 2019 at 6:23 PM

Travelers can now download e-books for free at BTR airport while waiting for flights

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library has a new toy, and its going to be in the Baton Rouge Metro Airport.

Spencer Soicher

Published August 29, 2019 at 4:36 PM

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