Spencer Soicher

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

Lansing, Michigan

At News 10, Spencer is part of the News 10 morning team.

Even though Denver, Colorado is home, Michigan State has always held a special place in his heart. Both of his parents are MSU grads and even the Soicher family dog is named Izzo!

Before coming to Lansing, Spencer worked as a news reporter at WAFB in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Spencer is a 2019 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. His degree is in journalism.

If he’s not on his couch watching the Denver Broncos or Texas Longhorns... and you see him, say hello! He spends lots of time exploring in Reo Town, Old Town and Downtown Lansing!

Spencer loves meeting News 10's awesome viewers and enjoys telling the stories of the great people of Mid-Michigan.

Education

University of Texas at Austin: Journalism

2020 Politics

Violet Lentz has been opening polls in Wheatfield Twp the same way for decades.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! 96-year-old poll worker continues to brighten election day in unique way

Updated: Nov. 21, 2020 at 2:30 PM CST

By Spencer Soicher

If you listen closely at 7 a.m. on every first Tuesday in November, you may just hear Violent Lentz hollering.

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Rockford Overnight Café to open Monday

Updated: moments ago

By WIFR Newsroom

The Rockford Overnight Café was launched in the gym at SecondFirst Church with the premise of keeping unhoused people safe during sub-zero nights.

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Community Risk Reduction Week in Illinois

Updated: 20 minutes ago

By WIFR Newsroom

Martin Luther King Day and is nationally recognized as a National Day of Service.

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Rockford man faces multiple charges after narcotics investigation

Updated: 59 minutes ago

By WIFR Newsroom

Over the past 2 months the Rockford Police Narcotics Detectives have been investigating the 2100 block of 18th Ave. after residents complain about possible drug deals.

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Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles join forces to become Stellantis

Updated: 12 hours ago

By WIFR Newsroom

Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles join forces on Jan. 16 and rename the business Stellantis. This business combo makes Stellantis the world’s leading automakers and mobility providers.

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Illinois and Wisconsin National Guard troops provide security at Capitols

Updated: 14 hours ago

By WIFR Newsroom

National guard troopers are surrounding the Illinois State Capitol Building in Springfield Sunday ahead of possible riots

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Old Stone Church food pantry serves twice as many people during the pandemic

Updated: 14 hours ago

By WIFR Newsroom

The pandemic has created challenges for families they might not have dealt with before, and many food pantries are seeing an uptick in customers.

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Rockford Church of God provides food to the community

Updated: 14 hours ago

By WIFR Newsroom

As many organizations gear up to help the community Monday during MLK day one Rockford church got ahead start by hosting a food giveaway event.

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Demands on local nonprofit groups rise in the pandemic while volunteering falls

Updated: 15 hours ago

Volunteering has fallen sharply due to COVID-19, creating an enormous financial burden for community service agencies.

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Photographers head to Angelic Organics Farm to get the perfect photos

Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 8:34 PM CST

By WIFR Newsroom

A group of people put their photography skills to test by taking pictures of animals, produce and landscapes at Angelic Organic Farms.

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National Religious Freedom Day

Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 7:17 PM CST

By WIFR Newsroom

Jan 16. marks National Religious Freedom Day and is a day to cherish American values and the fundamentals of freedom.

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Illinois National Guard to help secure state and national capitol on Inauguration day

Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 7:05 PM CST

By WIFR Newsroom

Ahead of the Presidential Inauguration Wednesday the Illinois National Guard provides a security update in Springfield Saturday morning.