Nick Ochsner

Charlotte

Producer and Reporter at WBTV-TV (Charlotte, NC)

Chief Investigative Reporter at WBTV. Murrow & Zara's dad. Long-suffering Bears fan. Elon alum. Gold Star son. Author of THE VOTE COLLECTORS https://t.co/rpybDHZwGG

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Judge rules Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools engaged in ‘improper conduct’

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Nick Ochsner

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A judge ordered Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to pay WBTV more than $66,000 after the district was found to have withheld hundreds of pages of data documenting reports of sexual violence. WBTV sued CMS seeking records related to the district’s handling of reported rapes and sexual assaults. Prior to the station’s lawsuit, CMS maintained it recorded just two reports of rape across all of its campuses over a 10-year period.
Three Gaston County jail staff suspended after violent incident

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Nick Ochsner

GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - Three employees at the Gaston County Jail -- a sergeant, sheriff’s deputy and detention officer -- were suspended after a violent incident in February 2024. WBTV’s Chief Investigative Reporter Nick Ochsner went to court to obtain video of the incident, which involves a man being booked into the jail. The man, who was being booked on charges of trespassing and resisting arrest, spoke with WBTV on the condition he not be identified, given the violent nature of the incident.
Jon Bon Jovi, Khalid among performers announced for Harris concert in Charlotte

Oct 31, 2024 | msn.com | Nick Ochsner

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Harris announces new economic plans at NC event

Aug 16, 2024 | wbtv.com | Nick Ochsner

RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - As North Carolina remains at the center of the Presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris made another trip to Raleigh, North Carolina on Friday afternoon. The rally marked Harris’ eighth visit to N.C. this year alone, and her sixteenth time visiting the state since becoming Vice President. “Oh, it’s good to be back in North Carolina,” Harris said. “Oh, it’s good to be back.”Harris delivered a major policy speech, outlining her plan to improve the economy.
Trump back in NC as presidential race tightens

Aug 14, 2024 | wbtv.com | Nick Ochsner

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Former President Donald Trump is back in North Carolina as he continues his campaign for the 2024 presidency that has drastically changed. Polls are tightening in a dead heat between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The line to get into Wednesday’s Trump rally was long in Asheville, as people filled the streets of downtown. One venue worker was overheard saying there were twice as many people in line as the 2,500-seat theater could hold.
City staff had sink hole concern on Cedar St. for years

Aug 1, 2024 | wbtv.com | Nick Ochsner

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Staff in Charlotte’s Storm Water department were concerned about the possibility of a sink hole on Cedar Street since at least 2020, according to emails obtained by WBTV. A massive sink hole opened on Cedar Street at Morehead Street just down from Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday.
Gov. Cooper speaks for first time amid speculation he could be VP pick

Jul 23, 2024 | wbtv.com | Nick Ochsner

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper spoke for the first time since President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election. Cooper was asked questions about the mounting speculation that he could be Kamala Harris’s pick as a Vice Presidential running mate. Cooper took questions in Winston-Salem after an event focusing on medical debt.
N.C. wilderness camp challenges decision to revoke license after boy’s death

Jul 11, 2024 | wbtv.com | Nick Ochsner

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A North Carolina wilderness camp is challenging the decision by state regulators to revoke its operating license. Lawyers for Trails Carolina filed the appeal on July 8, records obtained by WBTV show. The revocation by N.C. Department of Health and Human Services came in May, following the death of a 12-year-old boy at the camp in early February.
12-year-old boy’s death at camp ruled a homicide

Jun 25, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Nick Ochsner

BREVARD, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – An autopsy of the 12-year-old boy who died at a North Carolina wilderness camp in February revealed he suffocated. The report, released Monday afternoon, ruled the boy’s death a homicide. “The cause of death is asphyxia due to smothering,” the autopsy said. “The manner of death is homicide.”WBTV is not identifying the boy, who died on his first night at the camp, Trails Carolina.
12-year-old boy’s death at camp ruled a homicide

Jun 25, 2024 | wdbj7.com | Nick Ochsner

BREVARD, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – An autopsy of the 12-year-old boy who died at a North Carolina wilderness camp in February revealed he suffocated. The report, released Monday afternoon, ruled the boy’s death a homicide. “The cause of death is asphyxia due to smothering,” the autopsy said. “The manner of death is homicide.”WBTV is not identifying the boy, who died on his first night at the camp, Trails Carolina.