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
Livonia Mayor: Local resources should not be used for immigration enforcement
As fallout from the second fatal shooting in Minneapolis spirals into the rest of the country, those in Michigan are questioning whether their own police department is working with federal law enforcement.
Three men charged in Southfield gas station shootout that left two injured
Charges were given to three men who were allegedly involved in a shootout at a Southfield gas station, and police say the men were part of rival gangs from outside the city.
Fourteen women suing DMC, Sinai Grace Hospital, and ex-nurse charged with sex crimes
Fourteen women are now involved in a civil lawsuit filed against DMC, Sinai Grace Hospital, and a former nurse charged with multiple sex crimes involving patients. Attorneys are now alleging the hospital system knew about the former nurse’s predatory behavior long before his arrest.
Most dangerous roundabout list in Michigan released
Drivers have been dealing with tricky commutes through this snow and slush, as we've been saying. And they may want to pay extra attention heading through roundabouts.
Detroit Auto Show includes new army tank driven by video game controller
An explosive new vehicle is on display at the Detroit Auto Show, and it'll be hard to miss. Just look for the giant green barrel protruding from a piece of military hardware.
Detroit Auto Show: Be aware of parking scams, say authorities
Tens of thousands are expected at the Detroit Auto Show throughout the weekend — and that could mean parking woes throughout downtown.
Detroit men accused in drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old appears in court
The pre-trial continues for three men accused of killing 6-year-old Rylee Love in a drive-by shooting over the summer. Love was inside his east side Detroit home playing when he was struck in the head by gunfire.
Lincoln Park woman arrested in multi-county police chase that ended in Flat Rock
A 29-year-old woman led police on a chaotic chase, crashing into two separate patrol vehicles and kept on driving. Eventually, the suspect ended up smashing her vehicle into a Flat Rock car wash.
Dearborn Heights police find body of missing man after massive search
Dearborn Heights police say they have found a body while searching for a missing 30-year-old man on Thursday.
Southfield to pay over $3M to family of Timesha Beauchamp after 5-year battle
After a five-year legal battle, the City of Southfield will have to pay more than $3 million to the family of Timesha Beauchamp.