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
Young woman dies from Carbon Monoxide in her vehicle
"They had put her car up on the hoist at the police station," Olivia said. "She had a small crack on her engine’s manifold."
Detroit mom charged with safe storage violations, child abuse after daughter's accidental death
The mother of a 6-year-old killed by accidental gunfire after one of her children obtained the woman's firearm and shot another in the head made her first appearance in court on Thursday.
Man denied service at Ann Arbor Smoothie King for wearing Trump shirt says he's getting threats
The man who was refused service at an Ann Arbor Smoothie King for wearing a President Trump shirt is speaking out on camera for the first time. The video of two employees telling him and his wife to leave has gone viral.
American stranded in Dubai amid US strikes on Iran
The Dubai airport is shut down — Kumar hasn't slept and he’s trying to get out of there.
Major I-94 construction is underway - so why were entire forests chopped down
A 13-mile construction project on I-94 is expected to cause headaches for motorists in Wayne County. And according to at least one FOX 2 viewer, the clear-cut of an entire forest along the highway.
Imams Council calls for peace amid deadly U.S.-Israel operations in Iran
As aggression between the U.S., Israel, and Iran escalates, local community leaders are calling for a ceasefire.
Hall of Shame hero, FOX 2 legend Rob Wolchek retires after nearly 30 years
After nearly 29 years of busting bad guys, Rob Wolchek, Mr. Hall of Shame himself, is retiring. He's helped hundreds of people since joining Fox 2 in December of 1997.
Genesee County officials investigate suspicious circumstances behind deadly fire
A wife and husband were found dead after a fire in their Fenton Township home, and investigators now believe the circumstances are suspicious.
Pontiac parents, older brother bound over for trial in disturbing child abuse case
While the parents of two kids waived their right to a preliminary hearing, the 21-year-old older brother also charged in the case did not waive his right. Friday's hearing included hours of horrific testimony.
'They want to be compensated:' UAW Stellantis workers react to not getting profit-sharing checks
UAW workers were devastated after Stellantis announced the company would not be distributing profit-sharing checks following a multi-billion dollar deficit in 2025. Autoworkers told FOX 2 morale has been low since learning the news.