Scott Wolchek
Scott Wolchek loves getting involved in the community and telling stories. He grew up in Oakland County and first appeared on FOX 2 while testing out a Chia Pet in a Fame or Shame segment with his dad.
Scott graduated from Oakland University and previously reported at WILX in Lansing and WNEM in Saginaw and Flint. Some of Scott’s favorite stories he’s told include a WWII veteran who loved electric guitar, helping a woman remove a blighted garage before it toppled onto her home, and a circus company that was overstocked with corn dog sticks and prizes throughout the pandemic.
In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, who is a news producer (it runs in the family) and his Labrador retriever, Harley.
His hobbies include reading, writing, playing the keyboard, video editing and exploring. Some of his favorite books include A Clockwork Orange, Remains of the Day, The Sound and the Fury.
Scott often speaks with future journalists and public relations professionals at Oakland University to help provide guidance and inspiration.
The latest from Scott Wolchek
Teens on e-bikes in Oakland County causes pilot to abort landing at runway
A group of teens on e-bikes caused a plane to abort its landing in Oakland County. Airport authorities say the teens emerged from the woods onto the runway right before a landing.
El-Sayed campaigns across Metro Detroit as Michigan Senate race heats up
The Michigan race for U.S. Senate between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed continues to heat up. The contest is drawing national attention and is one of several races that will help decide the balance of the Senate in 2027.
Detroit child shot in the arm on Chatham Street, one person arrested
A 13-year-old girl was shot and is currently recovering in the hospital after police say she and her older sibling were playing with an unsecured gun.
Macomb County teacher charged with child sex crimes, drug possession
A Metro Detroit teacher was charged with sex crimes against children and possessing drugs after a state police investigation.
Renaissance Center future: Redevelopment plan debuts
Plans for redeveloping the Renaissance Center and changing Detroit’s riverfront landscape are underway.
Detroit police shut down gas station accused of selling marijuana to minors
Detroit police shut down a gas station on the city’s east side which was accused of selling marijuana and tobacco products to minors.
Beloved 'Romeo Theatre' to close as business failed to bounce back after pandemic
After 40 years, the Romeo Theatre is announcing its closing its doors in mid-September. The family-owned theater has delighted moviegoers for decades who are sad to see it go.
Metro Detroit communities scramble after police, fire millages fail in Primary Election
A number of communities are scrambling after residents voted not to fund police and fire millages across Metro Detroit.
Orion Twp. emergency meeting discusses safety millages rejected by voters in Primary Election
An emergency meeting is taking place in Orion Township after voters elected not to renew the township’s fire and police millages. Without that funding, EMS services would face serious setbacks and slower response times.
Firefighters at scene of early morning church fire in Troy
The fire is at the Troy Church of Christ on Trombley Road, just west of Rochester Road.