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 teens charged in shooting outside of high school basketball game
A suspect has been caught after a shooting outside a Detroit high school in late February that left another teenager wounded. Detroit police arrested a 16-year-old, and both he and the victim are facing charges.
Inside Oakland County's emergency center for today's statewide tornado drill
With the click of a button, 276 sirens went off from Holly to Southfield — alerting around 1.3 million people.
Metro Detroit woman uses CPR to save dog in distress
CPR saved the life of a dog named Peanut in Metro Detroit, who is now having the time of his life at Doggie in the Window in Berkley. Meanwhile. Samantha Washburn, the woman who saved his life, spoke with FOX 2.
Michigan newborn killed in apparent dog mauling in Novi
A tragic story is unfolding in Michigan after police say a newborn baby was killed by the family dog.
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.