Cassie Schirm

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Investigative Reporter at WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA)

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Articles

WDSU investigation prompts changes for New Orleans Traffic Division

2 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Cassie Schirm

Traffic light repair workers in New Orleans are facing hazardous conditions and a severe lack of resources, leading to prolonged delays in fixing broken lights across the city. Flashing red lights across the city are making navigation difficult and creating safety hazardsThe traffic and signal division workers are responsible for repairing these lights, but with only three employees handling 450 traffic signals. Within those more than 700 traffic lights, the task is overwhelming.
City Council members grill Cantrell administration on trash controversy

2 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Cassie Schirm

Tensions escalated at New Orleans City Hall as Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration faced scrutiny from the New Orleans City Council over the French Quarter garbage contract. This comes after Cantrell informed IV Waste that its emergency contract would end in July, and Henry Consulting would take over the contract. The controversy stems from an emergency contract issued to IV Waste last year.
Watchdogs concerned over bill that could change government ethics laws

3 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Cassie Schirm

Lawmakers in Louisiana are considering a bill that could redesign the state's code of government ethics, potentially providing more protections for politicians. In the House and Governmental Affairs Committee, there was no objection from lawmakers to this bill, but government watchdog groups came forward with concerns.
Louisiana's legislative session begins today. Here's what to expect

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Cassie Schirm

Lawmakers in Louisiana have pre-filed nearly 900 bills for the new legislative session, with a focus on lowering auto insurance rates, health, and restructuring the Department of Transportation and Development. Louisiana's regular legislative session begins Monday. The first key priority is lowering auto insurance rates.
NWS New Orleans describes windy, cloudy conditions before plane crash

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Cassie Schirm

A seaplane crashed in Raceland Wednesday night, killing two people and launching an investigation.
Here is the exact path the seaplane took before crashing in Raceland

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Cassie Schirm

A 1976 Cessna seaplane crashed in Raceland Thursday morning, killing two people on board.
New Orleans mayor asks judge to reverse decision on restraining order dropped against accused stalker

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Cassie Schirm

The New Orleans mayor is asking a judge to reverse a decision regarding a temporary restraining order she filed against a French Quarter woman she accused of stalking her. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is appealing a dismissed restraining order she filed against Anne Breaud, who took pictures of her and then-officer Jeffrey Vappie. The pictures came as a federal investigation was unfolding into Vappie's timecards and a possible relationship between him and Cantrell.
City of New Orleans challenges $10 million payment to school board

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Cassie Schirm

The city of New Orleans and its chief financial officer are requesting a judge to reverse an order requiring the city to pay $10 million to the Orleans Parish School Board.Just weeks ago, a judge ruled that the city must pay the Orleans Parish School Board $10 million after Mayor LaToya Cantrell reneged on a funding deal.
New Orleans judge sides with mayor on travel ban

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Cassie Schirm |

ALL COMING UP RIGHT HERE. WDSU. YEAH, A LOT OF EVENTS GOING ON THERE, JIM. THANKS. ANOTHER SHAKEUP NOW IN THE TRAVEL BAN IN PLACE FOR MAYOR LATOYA CANTRELL IN NEW ORLEANS. AND CITY EMPLOYEES AS HER ADMINISTRATION IS TAKING LEGAL ACTIONS TO STOP IT. AND A BIG WIN FOR THEM AS A JUDGE JUST ISSUED A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER IN FAVOR OF THE MAYOR, A MOVE, AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, IS NOT SITTING WELL WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO PUT THAT BAN IN PLACE IN THE FIRST PLACE.
City of New Orleans hires consulting group to identify better ways to secure the French Quarter

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Cassie Schirm

The city of New Orleans is working to enhance safety measures on Bourbon Street following the Jan. 1 terrorist attack with new recommendations from a consulting group led by former New York police Chief William Bratton. The consulting group has conducted a thorough review, covering everything from intelligence gathering and monitoring to general police support in the French Quarter.