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 teens in Monroe caught on camera allegedly stealing $5,000 worth of vape pens
Three teenagers are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of vape pens from a Monroe shop.
Cuts to immigration oversight and support agencies will worsen beleaguered process, attorney says
The agencies provided oversight for civil detainees to make sure they weren't harmed - as well as helping answer questions about citizenship. It was one of the few departments that worked well, an attorney said.
Following Corewell hospital parking garage shooting, trauma centers activate
A shooting at the Corewell Health Beaumont Troy hospital parking garage led to a massive police response. Community resources will now help those traumatized by the incident.
Second fire in two days at Macomb County apartment building
A massive fire tore through the Stony Creek Apartments in Washington Township, displacing eight families. It was the second fire in two days.
Pontiac mom accused of abandoning children has communication suspended after violation
The Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her three children to live in squalor is now accused of violating a court order to communicate with their caretaker.
St. Clair County man accused of fatally shooting father
A 24-year-old man was arrested after police responded to a home in St. Clair County for reports of a male being shot.
Michigan DNR to gas Canada geese at problematic sites
For now — the dead geese will just be taken to a landfill. The DNR is working to implement a program to process the meat safely.
Governor Whitmer announces record enrollment for PreK students in Michigan
The cost of childcare and early education can really be a grind, especially for families living paycheck to paycheck in Michigan. That’s why Governor Gretchen Whitmer is touting her free ‘PreK for All' program, which has seen increased enrollment over two years.
Alleged Detroit scrappers caught on camera taking gutters from houses
Multiple suspects were caught on camera brazenly stealing the gutters off of a house on Detroit’s east side in broad daylight.
Northville Township crash: Man dies after vehicle hits bridge and catches fire
A man is dead after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into the base of a bridge.