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
Panda One provides critical care for the most vulnerable of babies
"This is our neonatal incubator - where all of our neonatal patients go into," she said. "We transport them up to as small as 500 grams - which is a half a pound."
Mental health crisis from off-duty Detroit EMT on Northlawn is second in under a month
The mental health crisis knows no boundaries and for the second time in less than a month, Detroit's first responders are dealing with a tragedy involving one of their own on Northlawn
Suspect in 2023 murder case of Detroit trans woman at Woodward Inn pleads guilty
The suspect in the murder case of Detroit trans woman Ashia Davis has pled guilty.
Judge rules Oxford schools insurance to pay up to $55M for shooting victims' families
Three years after a mass shooting left four dead and several injured at Oxford High School, a judge has ruled that the school's insurance company should pay victims' families up to $55M.
Royal Oak foundation helping those released from prison get back on their feet
It's only been three weeks since Lavone Hill had his wrongful conviction overturned, but he speaks about his future with remarkable clarity. Part of his support comes from the Here to Help Foundation
Donald Trump's proposal to cut Department of Education could impact rural and urban districts
“We're going to take the Department of Education - close it. I'm going to close it," said President-Elect Donald Trump said during his campaign for office. Here's how that plan may impact Michigan.
Tunnel To Towers helps fallen veteran's family pay off their home in Clinton Twp
He was taken from his family when he died in Iraq in 2008. Now, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is ensuring that fallen veteran family's home is paid off, thanks to donations.
1 dead, 2 others injured in Detroit drive-by shooting
Major Crimes Commander Rebecca McKay said that the three men were sitting in a car in the 15000 block of Mayfield when two other vehicles drove past the car and opened fire.
Catalytic converter thieves bungle Detroit auto lot break-in; owner offers jobs
"They could have said - 'I need a job' - and we would have paid them well," he said. "Instead of doing that - come ask me for a job - I'll give you one."
Psychiatrist talks post-election stress and how we can all decompress
Whether your candidate won or lost Tuesday night, it's safe to say the American Electorate has been on quite the roller-coaster ride.