Taryn Asher
There’s just something about Detroit TV news. I’ve always felt that way. Since I was 8 years old at least. I absolutely knew I wanted to become a broadcast journalist. I’m proof career dreams do come true.
I adore what I do. It’s a passion.
Currently on weeknights I anchor FOX 2 News at 6:30 p.m. with Roop Raj and The Edge at 11 p.m. with Huel Perkins. Both are good friends as well as colleagues, so the teamwork you see on camera is legit. The laughs are real!
I am also honored - it’s a privilege - to report stories that make a difference in our community. Stories that matter. I like to ask tough questions and give a voice to those who are struggling.
I grew up in Fenton, attended Powers Catholic High School in Flint, and graduated from Michigan State after studying journalism and political science.
After a stint as an anchor/reporter at Lansing’s CBS station my career took me to Flint and ABC12, where as fate would have it, I met my now-husband, Jason Carr (shhhh- he’s at the competition!).
From being the 5 p.m. anchor in Flint I moved to FOX 2 in 2007.
It has been an incredible journey. I have covered everything from Presidents and politics, to the most dangerous crimes and taking on those who are responsible - even helping to change state law to ban the sale of synthetic drugs.
Throughout my career, I have won 4 Emmy Awards and multiple awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and Associated Press.
But what means even more to me is being able to give back to the community and teaching our daughter how important it is. I actively support several organizations including COTS Homeless Shelter, American Heart Association, Jackets For Jobs, Detroit Dog Rescue and Community Living Services that helps disabled people gain their independence.
In my free time, I love spending time with my family, friends and our two dogs Violet and Charli Tickles. I practice yoga and run. This year, I’m taking on the Detroit Free Press Marathon. During our winter, I love to snow ski. I love to travel - and look forward to a new vacation destination.
But, I always like coming home. There’s no place like Michigan. There’s no place like Detroit.
The latest from Taryn Asher
Flight company that flew Whitmer on private jet to Florida did not have proper FAA certification
We are learning Air Eagle out of Detroit, the company hired to fly the governor, did not have the proper certification to fly a charter plane. Air Eagle and the pilot could face civil penalties, up to $11,000 for each violation.
Flight company not certified to take Gov. Whitmer on her Florida trip says FAA
We are learning Air Eagle out of Detroit, the company hired to fly the governor, did not have the proper certification to fly a charter plane.
West Michigan man charged with shining laser at Detroit police helicopter at BLM protest in August
A federal criminal complaint says someone pointed a green-colored laser at a Detroit police helicopter, temporarily blinding the crew for seven seconds. An investigation revealed that person was 32-year-old Michael Hurd of Fennville, who was supposed to be helping people on the ground as a street medic.
Man dressed as street medic during Detroit protests charged with pointing laser at police helicopter
A dangerous incident involving the Detroit police helicopter could have been much worse last summer during a BLM protest.
Pontiac teen fights for his life after minibike crash with car
Rebecca Lopez's oldest son is still in a coma suffering from a traumatic brain injury, broken femurs. he also fractured his knee, jaw, and wrist. The 14-year-old has already undergone multiple surgeries.
Teen boy fights for his life after being hit on his minibike
A Pontiac mother is praying every day, hoping that her 14-year-old son wakes up.
13-year-old named first Harrison Township Hometown Hero for raising money to help rescued animals
Her mom says she was only 10 and that's how Sydney Bates realized her passion for helping animals, especially cats, but her charitable work is far from over.
Ferndale police officer replaces man's stolen bike so he can get to work
A cruel thief steals a man's bike robbing him of his only way to get to work. But a Ferndale police officer did something about it.
Ferndale police officer replaces man's stolen bike
For Taylor who has had his own set of challenges, to know someone went out of their way, especially a police officer to get him a bike so he could still get to work, meant the world to him.
MISSING: 84-year-old St. Clair County woman gone without a trace for past week
FOX 2 was told Moses spoke to her daughter and two sons Monday, May 3, and disappeared in the early morning of May 4th - not to be heard from or seen since.