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
Lincoln Park father may never walk or talk after nearly dying from asthma attack
A Lincoln Park father to 5 collapsed and nearly died when he had an asthma attack two days before Thanksgiving. Now his family wonders how he'll walk or talk again.
Dearborn stabbing leaves mother dead and son arrested after history of mental illness
A family tragedy unfolded in Dearborn where a mother is dead, and her son was arrested. It is a case involving both mental illness and domestic violence.
Detroit nonprofit shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence needs help
"I remember what it was like to leave a situation as a child - and leave everything - every toy - every blanket - everything," she said. "And here we just try to provide all of those things."
'This is terrorism': U-M regent's home, vehicle vandalized by pro-Palestine activists
"They're not looking to 'Free Palestine' - they're looking to harass a Jew," he said.
'Bottomless Toy Chest' brings Christmas cheer to children in the hospital
Some children who are spending the holidays in the hospital are having a special celebration with Santa and his little helpers.
Lions' Aidan Hutchinson visits recovering paralyzed Marine recruit
One marine recruit who was paralyzed from the neck down was given a visit from Lions Defensive End Aidan Hutchinson.
Detroit police: Officer wounded 2 innocent victims responding to June block party shooting
A Detroit police officer is under investigation for shooting two innocent people at an illegal block party last June, the interim chief said on Wednesday.
'Everybody can be a foster parent,' Oakland County family celebrates 'National Adoption Day'
It was a day of celebration and inspiration for families across metro Detroit and the US. Tuesday was National Adoption Day and one local family is hoping to encourage others to open their hearts and their homes.
10th annual 'Team Abad Coat Drive’ sets up shop to help Detroit transwomen in need
It is one woman's mission to help an under-served community stay warm. Julisa Abad sorted through the many donations coming in for her annual 'Team Abad Coat Drive’ to benefit Detroit's transgender community.
Michigan State Police remind drivers to practice safe winter driving skills before December arrives
It's almost December and before Michigan drivers know it, snow will cover the roads. And to keep the roads safe, police are reminding those that now is a good time to review winter driving skills.