Lauren Edwards
Anyone who knows me knows that I love sports, food, the color green, traveling, Chicago-style hot dogs, the Golden Girls and all different kinds of cheeses. (Nothing tops a robust parmesan.)
But one of the things I love most is people. I love people! Short, tall, rich, poor, bald, Rapunzel. It doesn’t matter. Meeting new people and getting to know the storyline of their lives is one of my life’s greatest thrills. And the fact that I get to share their stories with FOX 2 viewers — whether triumphant or challenging — is an honor.
I could’ve told you the basics about me: graduated with journalism (and Spanish) degrees from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Boston University, did my dissertation on race and English football while studying in London and worked for New England Sports Network for many years. But that’s all blah, blah, blah.
Bottom line, I like people. And hopefully one day I can meet you.
The latest from Lauren Edwards
Teen shot, two children injured on Detroit's east side, no arrests made
A teen was shot on Detroit's east side Thursday evening after an escalated argument, Detroit police say.
Toledo mass shooting: Dispute between 2 rival groups led to violence
Police continue to search for two suspects in connection with the shooting.
Gordie Howe Bridge opening: Political sides point fingers as wait drags on
The $5 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor has been under construction for years and was previously expected to open in spring 2026.
Man impaled from chaotic crash after suspected pursuit in Detroit
Broken branches and damaged property mark the path the vehicle took through the neighborhood. Neighbors say they're shaken by what happened.
WB I-696 ramps to and from Woodward closing: 'Most impactful time of this project'
The westbound I-696 exit to Woodward Avenue is closing at 9 a.m. Monday. Then, the ramp from Woodward to I-696 will close Wednesday.
Detroit police increase patrols amid rise in violence during teen takeover trend
Downtown Detroit has been dealing with a series of teen takeovers in recent weeks, and concerns escalated after a 14-year-old was shot last weekend. Police say the teen is expected to make a full recovery, but with a busy holiday weekend and Movement Festival underway, many are wondering whether things will remain peaceful.
Man on DTW flight with suspected Ebola 'Everybody was panicking a little bit'
"Everybody’s taking their towels and wrapping it around their head," he said. "People are coming up, the lady came up to me and said ‘Cover your face.’"
Deadly double shooting on Detroit's east side leaves neighborhood shaken
Two people were shot and killed while sitting inside vehicles on Detroit’s east side Wednesday afternoon. An infant was also found in one of the vehicles, but is expected to be okay.
Sheffield pushes forward after another Detroit 'Teen Takeover' shooting
The non-fatal shooting took place weeks after the city began addressing the ‘teen takeovers,' including Mayor Mary Sheffield's deployment of her 6-point community plan to address the violence among young people.
Northville man arrested for allegedly berating staff at a Troy business
A Northville man is now behind bars after he allegedly berated staff at an upscale store in Troy. The incident was captured on video, and it’s now going viral.