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
Warrant submitted after another gas station shooting • Wisconsin shooting updates • Temple Bar reopens
In Tuesday's News Hit: - The business license has been suspended for a gas station in Detroit after its clerk shot an alleged shoplifter - The latest from the Wisconsin school shooting - Detroit's Temple Bar is reopening
Detroit gas station clerk who shot at alleged shoplifter arrested after man succumbs to injuries
The clerk pursued the alleged shoplifter before shooting him. Police say the individual attempted to flee by jumping onto the Lodge Highway.
Lansing lawmakers consider ghost gun, bump stock bans under backlash from 2A advocates
"Putting more gun laws to restrict and impair the rights of ordinary law-abiding citizens who’ve done nothing wrong, if it’s a non-solution - it doesn’t solve anything," he said.
Detroit Public Schools students hospitalized after eating edibles
Detroit students receive a real-life lesson on the dangers of drugs. Several students at a DPSCD high school get sick after ingesting edible marijuana.
Warren first responders hold Christmas parade for 7-year-old son of injured officer
Jack is the son of Warren Police Officer Nick Kott, who was hurt after falling out of a tree stand while hunting last month — losing all feeling below his neck.
Harsens Island residents left without running water after water main break
After a night of freezing temperatures and snow, some St. Clair County residents woke up to another big issue causing headaches, no running water.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum readies for West Bloomfield move: 'It's going to be emotional'
Due to a redevelopment project planned for the strip mall — Marvin's was either going to have to close, or move on.
Southfield car thefts have police reminding residents to be cautious during the holidays
At least seven vehicles were stolen in Southfield over the past week from parking lots on Northwestern Highway, to apartment complexes off Northland Drive.
'The show must go on!' Plymouth-Canton Nutcracker production saved with community help
The saying goes, 'The show must go on!' And that's turning out to be just the case for a Plymouth-Canton ballet company. They're overcoming the loss of props that were taken right before an upcoming performance.
Novi police arrest one of many suspects for alleged high-end burglaries
It was a break in the case of high-end burglaries in Oakland County, where officials in Novi nabbed a suspect after a short police chase. But, police say several suspects got away.