Dave Spencer
I am a weekend anchor and weekday reporter at FOX 2 who is back working in my hometown.
It took 13 years of learning the ropes, but now I'm home doing what I love! As a reporter I arrived back in Detroit just in time to see a city in the middle of rebuilding itself.
After growing up in Troy and attending MSU (Go Green!) I got my start in TV in Lansing. I then ventured out to horse country, spending sometime in Lexington, Ky. I realized that I was pure Michigan when I took a job that got me closer to home, working in Grand Rapids.
Close was just not good enough for me so here I am back in the D.
If I'm not on air, chances are I'm sampling some of the best music Detroit has to offer having attended hundreds of live concerts over a lifetime.
I love that my job takes me in different directions everyday and allows me to give people a voice they may not otherwise have.
If it's important to you... It's news to me.
The latest from Dave Spencer
Pontiac boys tortured and starved by parents in 'nightmarish' abuse, prosecutor says
A Pontiac couple is accused of child abuse and torture for starving their two young sons ages 9 and 11, kept in bedrooms they were not allowed to leave with windows painted over and screwed shut.
Detroit fire lieutenant accused of fraud for clocking in while supposedly not working
A Detroit firefighter accused of fraud has been demoted following the findings of a city investigation.
New company's goal is technology made simple in the classroom
Many private schools and public districts are juggling limited budgets, but one Metro Detroit man sees schools and specifically the technology inside - as a business opportunity.
Van Buren Township suspect found guilty in murder case
A man was found guilty of the murder of a mother and daughter in Van Buren Township. Meanwhile, days after a jury returned that verdict, FOX 2 heard from the father of the 14-year-old victim.
Proposed Michigan bill to ban weight loss pills for minors faces criticism
A new proposed law designed to restrict a minor’s access to certain dietary supplements. Meanwhile, FOX 2 was contacted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, who say this law is unnecessary.
Skilled trade program takes workers of all levels to fill workforce gap
Right now there is a real need for skilled workers in Michigan and beyond. But a new partnership in Metro Detroit is looking to fill that gap literally and figuratively.
Metro Detroit lawmaker proposes bill that would ban weight loss pills for minors
A new bill introduced by a Metro Detroit lawmaker aims to protect minors from what she says are hidden dangers connected to weight-loss pills and muscle-building supplements.
Autonomous drone company Birdstop comes to Detroit promising aerial first-responders
Imagine this - drones perched on cell phone towers, utility polls, and government buildings - ready to react when called upon.
Taylor candidate for city treasurer receives threatening voicemail
A candidate running for office in Taylor finds herself heading to the police before heading to the ballot box.
Michigan small businesses benefit from overseas trade missions
Think of Automation Alley in Troy as the bridge that brings Michigan manufacturers directly to the customers.