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
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.
Livonia hazmat suit suspect attempts to enter Newburgh home, leading to police search
A suspect dressed in a hazmat suit was caught on camera Wednesday in Livonia attempting to enter a home.
Gun storage safety campaign by Wayne County prosecutor works to keep kids safe
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is reminding folks to lock up your guns - introducing a new campaign, saying something has to be done.
Michigan gas prices spike over $4.50 per gallon overnight
In Ferndale at one station, it was $4.89 with cash and $4.99 regular credit, leaving some drivers with large SUVs or trucks left paying nearly $100 for a fill up.
City of Birmingham temporarily pauses new short-term rentals amid shots fired incident
The City of Birmingham is tightening the reins on short-term rentals, saying "no" to new leases after gunfire erupted at a party.
