
Amy Lange
Amy Lange is an Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter with FOX 2 News.
From politics to courts to social issues, Lange's reporting has allowed her to cover some of the most important stories of our time. She's been to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention, to Capitol Hill for testimony on the Flint Water Crisis and to the Supreme Court for the same-sex marriage case after spending several years covering a Michigan couple's fight for the right to marry. She also traveled numerous times to an orphanage in Haiti following the earthquake there to tell the story of the children impacted by the natural disaster.
Lange has won multiple Emmy awards including best anchor and investigative reporter. Passionate about the issue of homelessness, she has won Emmy awards for her reporting in Haiti, and her work on children in the state foster care system. Her work on homeless veterans was recognized with an Edward R Murrow Regional Award. She has also received awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press.
Lange came to FOX 2 from WEYI-TV in Flint, Michigan, where she worked as a reporter/anchor from 1996 until 1998. Before joining WEYI, Lange was a news promotions producer and an associate news producer at WTVJ in Miami, Florida.
Lange graduated cum laude with honors from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, where she majored in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish. In 2008 she received her Master's degree in Social Justice from Marygrove College in Detroit.
The latest from Amy Lange
'Silence the Violence' Mother's Day event helps those who lost children to gun violence
It's almost Mother's Day a time of joy for many, but for others, it's a struggle. Meanwhile, a special event is being held specifically for mothers who have lost children to gun violence.
'Perverse': Department of Corrections sued in $500M lawsuit for female inmates' treatment
The suit alleges recorded naked during strip searches, showers and bathroom breaks - via the body cameras worn by prison guards.
Michigan Department of Corrections worker files sexual harassment lawsuit
"I found a job that I really loved," she said. "But three days and five months into my career here - I received a pornographic video."
'An extreme danger to society': Man who raped, tortured 9-year-old girl sentenced to prison
"The specific details of this crime are just beyond horrific," said Judge Jeffrey Matis.
Traffic logjam onto Grosse Ile caused by bridge closure for repairs
There are two options to get on and off the island - the toll bridge and the free bridge - but as of May 1st, Wayne County has closed the free bridge - and it's expected to take eight weeks.
Redford food pantry holds May 8 fundraiser after deep federal aid cuts
Most of their funding comes from the federal government - and the Trump administration has stopped sending aid.
Highland Township man charged in alleged murder of fiancee
A young mother was murdered by her fiancé, according to police, at their home in Highland Township.
Mother of 4 on scooter killed by hit-and-run driver; family desperate for justice
Family and friends gathered in prayer at E. Grand Boulevard and Gratiot - just days after the death of 44-year-old Juan Smiley on Detroit's east side.
Barricaded gunman surrenders after allegedly shooting 2 women in Roseville
Monday morning, the Emergency Response Team and multiple police agencies were outside Pickett's house with guns drawn - trying to make contact.
Pontiac mom requests lower bond in child abuse case ahead of preliminary hearing
The Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her kids returned to court Tuesday morning for a probable cause conference in Pontiac district court.