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
Macomb County man accused of shooting cousin leads police on high-speed chase
A 25-year-old man is charged with 10 felonies after allegedly shooting his cousin before leading police on a chase across Macomb County.
Eight busted in Oakland County prostitution ring sting
Prosecutor Karen McDonald spoke about the “tip of the iceberg" as they probe human trafficking operations in the county, including showing a list of the alleged offenders.
Young Metro Detroit patients fly to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus
More than 60 local kids got to hop on a plane and take a magical trip to the North Pole to see Santa Claus this afternoon.
Sherrone Moore Fallout: 911 dispatch audio includes ex-UM coach wielding knife, stalking woman
911 audio obtained by FOX 2 from TMZ Sports includes details about the ex-football coach wielding a knife, stalking a woman, and being suicidal.
Temperatures fall across Southeast Michigan with a refreeze making conditions slippery
While the precipitation is done for the time being, Southeast Michigan is about to descend into single-digit wind chills and freezing temperatures. A wild day of weather in Metro Detroit is finished yet with a likely refreeze on the way.
88-year-old military veteran working at Meijer gifted $1.7M from donations
Edmund Bambas is an 88-year-old Brighton Meijer employee turned viral sensation. The military veteran who was unable to afford retirement, had his story catch fire around the world.
Mount Pleasant man charged with stalking a minor and committing arson in Brighton Twp.
A 25-year-old man is behind bars and has been charged with stalking a 15-year-old girl and throwing Molotov cocktails at her Livingston County home.
Detroit man bound over August car crash on Gratiot that killed three people
A man accused of causing a reckless crash that killed three people, including two young sisters, is being bound over for trial.
Paralyzed Metro Detroit man regains ability to walk
Jake Heckmann was an active guy with skydiving and rock climbing. Then one day in 2023 his back hurt - and he started feeling numb.
The Bottomless Toy Chest pays special visit to Children's Hospital of Michigan
The nonprofit provided toys and goodies for children battling critical illnesses, with a goal to let kids feel like kids.