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
Judge scolds potential plea deal for Dearborn man accused of trafficking Brazilian woman
A circuit court judge expressed shock that a man already on probation for concealing and mutilating the body of a Brazilian mother could also receive probation for trafficking the woman.
Southfield police chase ends with suspects colliding head-on with patrol unit
The two men were stealing tires off a Ford F-150 when a 911 call alerted authorities. A brief police pursuit ensued before their arrests.
‘She was trying to kill me’: Detroit repo man testifies as woman sent to trial
A Detroit woman will go to trial for shooting at a repo man as he hooked her car up to a tow truck in June.
Lifeguards honored after saving woman in cardiac arrest
"How do you say thank you for saving my life?" said Janet Dabish. "When I came in to work that day I had three lovely colleagues - now I have three lovely angels."
Testimony: Ex-Warren police officer was driving 117 without lights, siren in deadly crash
Coming out in court, it emerged that the left turn Pettis made in front of the police cruiser may have been a civil infraction.
London Thomas murder: Family waits for justice as boyfriend's mom charged with lying to police
Boyfriend Jalen Pendergrass, was charged in an unrelated case with false report of a felony. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, was charged with lying to a peace officer.
Southgate residents recount intense manhunt after two officers were shot
Two Southgate police officers were shot while responding to a call at an apartment complex for a man seen waving a gun on Thursday.
Colombian-born Detroit student deported by ICE despite asylum request
He didn't have a license — and was actually already in the deportation process after his family’s request for asylum had been denied by a judge.
Clinton Township animal rescue suffers catastrophic damage after broken pipe
The founder of Rejoyceful Animal Rescue had tears in her eyes as she described the damage her nonprofit suffered, worried she wouldn't be able to come out of the catastrophe.
Bedford bowling coach identified as shooter in murder-suicide with 17-year-old
The relationship between the recent Temperance Bedford graduate and the 33-year-old bowling coach is not clear. But police have determined both died from fatal gunshots.