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
Detroit police: Three bodies 'brutally assaulted' found dead in southwest home
Three men who appeared to be in their 50s were found in the basement of the house who were deceased, DPD said.
Sterling Heights police help family whose young son is battling brain tumor
Sterling Heights police learned the family was in town for their son’s cancer treatments — the same type of cancer the responding officer had survived himself.
Massive data center plans in Van Buren Township move forward, despite pushback
The data center will operate on one gigawatt of electricity - enough to power 800,000 homes and use between two and three million gallons of water a day.
New law signed by Whitmer bans smartphones in the classroom
This law bans smart phones in classroom settings — and what that will look like, will depend on each district.
Family of unarmed man shot to death by Washtenaw County deputies files lawsuit
Four deputies have been placed on leave by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department as Michigan State Police investigate the officer-involved shooting.
Reported ICE detention facility in Romulus raises concerns among state lawmakers
Michigan lawmakers are sounding off after a report that Romulus could be a site for a new proposed ICE Detention Facility.
Metro airport car crash: Suspect 'off the streets' as new video angles released
Sturdivant, the vice president of emergency and support services, said the driver appeared to be suffering a mental health emergency, adding that there was “insufficient evidence" linking this to terrorism.
Thirteen miles of I-94 to be rebuilt over next three years
This freeway is going to be totally rebuilt from Michigan Avenue all the way to I-275. The goal is to have two lanes open in each direction - so four lanes in total.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office warns of ice conditions for anglers
With temperatures dropping so low, you’ll see plenty of anglers hitting the ice to do a little fishing. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is warning that there could still be unstable conditions despite the deep freeze.
Troy High School students learn CPR in memory of late classmate
The mission is personal for students after the death of a young classmate at freshman orientation. But the late teen's spirit and passion are living on.