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
Detroit fire chief in drunk SUV crash, previously violated substance abuse policy in 2016
And it's not the first time he's been accused of driving under the influence. FOX 2 obtained the charge from 2016.
Detroit fire chief in crash over Lodge had 2016 substance abuse violation
A Detroit Fire Department vehicle was dangling over the Lodge freeway with the acting battalion chief behind the wheel accused of driving drunk on the job.
Southgate police give blind resident a ride to the gym - and 7-Eleven for a paczki
It's hard enough for anyone to walk in the frozen tundra many of us woke up to Tuesday morning, but for Frank Gajewski, who normally walks to the Planet Fitness gym every morning, it's especially tough. But it was Southgate police to the rescue.
Livingston commissioners say the county has been left behind in vaccine distribution
The state is pitting county against county according to some Livingston County commissioners when it comes to the distribution of the limited amount of COVID-19 vaccines.
Detroit firefighters under investigation for alleged drunk driving rig crash after party
FOX 2's Taryn Asher learned it happened Sunday night at Engine 50 on Houston Whittier in Detroit. It was supposed to be a dinner, celebrating two promotions and retirement. We are told Detroit after firefighters who were at the party responded to a medical run when they arrived,
State Republicans want Whitmer investigated for senior facility restrictions, COVID-19 deaths
Former Republican Senator Pete Lucido told the oversight committee Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed his bill that would have sent COVID-19 patients to Detroit's TCF Center and two other facilities set up for Covid care instead of nursing homes. He wants answers why Whitmer housed seniors with COVID-19 patients.
State Republicans want Whitmer investigated for putting Covid patients at senior facilities
State Republicans are calling for an investigation into Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's restrictions on senior facilities. Lawmakers say they are getting the runaround about the numbers - many testified could have been lower if residents weren't locked down with Covid patients.
Some state Republicans want Whitmer investigated for senior facility policies
State Republicans are calling for an investigation into Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's restrictions on Lawmakers say they are getting the runaround about the numbers - many testified could have been lower if residents weren't locked down with Covid patients.
Detroit Fire Department launches investigation after alleged drunk driving crash with rig responding to medical call
A parked car was sideswiped by a firefighter, who is accused of responding to a medical emergency after attending a drunken party Sunday night at Engine 50, Ladder 23 on Detroit's east side.
Detroit Fire Dept members under investigation after crashed rig following drunken party
Detroit Fire Commissioner Eric Jones is not happy and says an investigation is underway into the incident.