Lorain County native and 5 On Your Side Investigator Scott Noll joined News 5 in June of 2018. An award-winning investigative reporter, he’s worked in newsrooms across the country uncovering corruption, holding the powerful accountable, and standing up for the little guy.
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
Education: Journalism degree from Ohio State
Current Position/Job Duties: 5 On Your Side Investigator
Previous Work Experience: More than two decades working in newsrooms across the country. Most recently spent six years as an investigative reporter in Houston.
Email: Scott.Noll@wews.com
Most Memorable Stories: Covering Hurricane Harvey while working in Houston
Awards/Honors:
- Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, Large Market Hard News
- Nine Regional Emmy Awards
- More than 20 other local, state and regional awards
News Philosophy: "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations."
Favorite Sports Teams: Buckeyes and Guardians
Favorite Music: Old school rap and hip hop, Top 40, country
Favorite Movie: Major League and Field of Dreams
Favorite Food: Mexican
Family: Father of two great kids
Something most people don't know about me: I grew up wanting to play first base for Cleveland. My dream was cut short by a tragic lack of talent.
What I like best about Northeast Ohio: I’m home!
On the weekends I love to: Unwind, sleep in, have brunch and nap.
