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
Livonia neighborhood on edge after hazmat suited suspect appears at second home
A man dressed in a hazmat suit allegedly attempting to enter a Livonia home has now been spotted for a second time in two days. Livonia Police confirmed with FOX 2 he struck the same neighborhood again Thursday afternoon.
Plymouth apartment fire leaves residents heartbroken: 'We lost everything'
A fire ripped through an apartment complex in Plymouth Thursday afternoon, leaving one firefighter with minor injuries and some residents heartbroken after losing everything they owned.
Metro Detroit car crash suspect awaits sentencing
A packed, emotional courtroom in Mount Clemens was ready for the sentencing of an allegedly drunk driver accused of crashing into and killing a man and injuring two others.
'Door Kick Challenge' social media trend in Metro Detroit gets warning from police
It’s causing some serious fright for homeowners — and now the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office says it is seeing an increase in this behavior.
Oakland County water main break leaves restaurants closed, business owners frustrated
While the water main has been replaced at this point — systems need to be flushed, pressure needs to be restored and it’s really a case-by-case basis depending on the community.
Oakland County residents line up at water distribution sites amid water main break
Thousands of Oakland County residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the water main break that left many under boil water advisories and strict water use restrictions.
Oak Park principal charged with not reporting abuse of special needs child
An elementary school principal is facing charges for allegedly not reporting and documenting allegations of abuse of a nonverbal child with autism.
Laid off Spirit Airlines workers share their heartbreak: 'I felt like a part of me died'
Spirit employed about 17,000 people - with many telling FOX 2 that they spent more time with each other than their own families.
Detroit firefighter honored after saving woman from burning car on city’s west side
A Detroit firefighter is being hailed a hero after rescuing a woman from a burning vehicle. On Friday, that firefighter was honored and also had the chance to reconnect with the woman he saved.
Metro Detroit veteran helped by influencer looking to pay it forward to other veterans
A Metro Detroit 88-year-old veteran's life changed forever after an influencer helped raise nearly $2 million so he could retire. Now FOX 2 is catching up with Ed Bambas, who is enjoying retirement and looking to pay it forward to other veterans.