Robin Murdoch
I can’t believe I’ve been working at Fox 2 News for over a decade! Time sure does fly when you love what you do. Rain, snow or sun I’m happy to wake up with you every morning beginning at 4:00 a.m.! No day is ever the same and that’s what makes getting up so early easy. You might find me standing along an ice encased Metro Detroit freeway, reporting live from a deadly shooting scene or knee deep in a pit of mud surrounded by hundreds of kids. I get to highlight heroic actions and at other times tell you about actions that break my heart. I do it because YOU need to know what’s happening around you. This is more than a job. It’s a privilege.
I grew up in Concord, New Hampshire and eventually attended Emerson College in Boston. My reporting career began in Alpena, Michigan many, many years ago. I’ve also worked at stations in Cadillac and Knoxville, Tennessee before eventually making the move to Detroit. I can’t imagine being anywhere else. Our FOX 2 viewers are the best!
When I’m not at FOX 2, you will likely see me at a baseball park with my daughter and twin boys. I’m so proud of the people they’ve become! I also stay active skating with Detroit Roller Derby. And yes, the hits are real and they hurt! I only wish I had more time to travel with my family and experience the amazing world around us. Going on a safari is on my bucket list!
The latest from Robin Murdoch
Farmington Hills Sheetz fight • Detroit Tree Lighting safety plans • Nationwide beef recall
On Friday's News Hit: - Despite strong opposition from residents, a plan to build a Sheetz gas station is still on the table. - Detroit police say they are ready to keep tonight's tree lighting safe for everyone. Here's how. - Ground beef packed in Detroit and distributed to restaurants nationwide is being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.
Detroit Tree Lighting: No guns, unsupervised minors allowed at annual holiday event
With at least 50,000 people expected to flock downtown Friday night, safeguards are in place for the Detroit Tree Lighting, as police work to keep the event safe. Among that safety plan includes a long list of prohibited items.
Orion Twp explosion displaces residents • DTW expects more holiday travel • Driver released after fatal crash
On Thursday's News Hit: - Numerous people were forced to leave their homes after a condo explosion in Orion Township caused damage to nearby homes. - Detroit Metro anticipates that more than 4 million people will pass through the airport this holiday season. - A family is questioning why a driver who caused a deadly crash was released from custody.
Explosion levels condo • Transnational gangs hit more homes • Donors help save Howell Nature Center
On Wednesday's News Hit: - Two people suffered critical injuries, and several others had minor injuries after a home explosion in Orion Township. - Gangs believed to be from South America continue to burglarize homes in Oakland County, this time in Novi. - Thanks to the help of donors, the Howell Nature Center's rehab clinic is reopening.
Orion Township explosion: 2 seriously injured, home leveled by blast
Two people are in critical condition after an explosion that destroyed an Orion Township condo Tuesday evening. The blast at Keatington New Town Condominiums could be heard and felt for miles.
12 displaced after candle causes Detroit house fire
Twelve people are struggling after a fire Sunday damaged their home on Detroit's west side. It's the second fire they have experienced in less than a year.
Lions rally late to win • Veterans Day freebies • Construction zone speeding cameras could be coming
On Monday's News Hit: - After a game that included five Jared Goff interception throws in the first three quarters, the Lions rallied late to defeat the Texans. - In celebration of Veterans Day, dozens of companies are offering freebies, including free movie tickets, food, and more. - Under a new bill making its way through the legislature, cameras would be watching for speeders in construction zones.
Michigan man arrested at US Capitol with manifesto • 2 killed in fiery crash • Duggan to share future plans
On Thursday's News Hit: - A man is in custody after authorities say he went to the nation's Capitol on election day armed with a flare gun, gasoline, and a lighter after writing a manifesto. - A fiery crash killed two women on Detroit's east side. - As Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's term starts winding down, he's expected to announce his next plans soon.
Fiery Detroit crash leaves 2 women dead
Two women died early Thursday in a fiery crash on Detroit's east side. The victims were in a Ford Fusion when it collided with a Chrysler 300.
Donald Trump wins presidency • Tight race between Slotkin, Rogers • Republicans win majority of Senate
On Wednesday's News Hit: - Donald Trump will again occupy the White House after winning the 2024 election. - The race to fill Debbie Stabenow's seat is close, with Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers neck and neck. - Republicans won a majority of the U.S. Senate, retaking the upper chamber for the first time in four years.