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
Three officer-involved shootings for Detroit police in the last month spark concerns
A fatal officer-involved shooting on Detroit's west side is the third in the span of a month, sparking the question: Are police-involved shootings on the rise?
Teen charged as an adult in deadly Warren crash during police chase
A 17-year-old is charged with murder, and four other juveniles are facing felonies accused of leading Warren police on a chase that ended in the death of an innocent Detroit driver. Police also held a press conference detailing the June 18 crash.
Deadly I-75 crash by wrong-way driver has police investigating, suspect hospitalized
A car crash involving a wrong-way driver early Tuesday morning in downtown Detroit left one person dead.
Detroit publicist Matt Lee dies at 68: Music scene celebrates his life
Detroit’s music scene is mourning the loss of publicist Matt Lee. Matt was a familiar face at FOX 2, setting up interviews with bands, restaurants, and anything that celebrated Detroit culture.
'A victim that was following the law:' Innocent bystander killed in Warren police chase
A Warren police chase ends with the death of an innocent bystander and the arrest of four juveniles with a fifth suspect still on the loose.
Residents on Detroit's east side worried about rocky future of Jefferson-Chalmers Canals
Signs are popping up all over the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood as residents speak out against potential closures of the city's canals. The city has received a $20 million grant to prevent flooding in the area.
Detroit police, feds join forces to investigate unsolved missing persons cases
For a good chunk of the day, there was a ton of activity outside the former George Brady Elementary School, where officers and the FBI had set up a staging area.
Ex-Warren cop not guilty verdict in deadly crash leaves one family in shock, other elated
"This man gets to go home, be with his family, been with him for the last two years, this thing going on," Hayden's father said. "Me and his mother, we got to sit here and suffer with, you know, and the rest of our family too. It's not fair to us."
Defense for ex-Warren cop in double-fatal crash says second driver was drunk
It has been proven in court that Hayden Jr. had a blood alcohol level of .198, more than twice the legal limit.
Ex-partner of former Warren cop charged in fatal crash says he'd ride again with him 'Today'
Testimony was heard today from Officer Michael Rodolfo, who was riding with former police officer James Burke when the September 2024 crash occurred, and was the first witness called to the stand.