Amy Lange
Amy Lange is an Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter with FOX 2 News.
From politics to courts to social issues, Lange's reporting has allowed her to cover some of the most important stories of our time. She's been to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention, to Capitol Hill for testimony on the Flint Water Crisis and to the Supreme Court for the same-sex marriage case after spending several years covering a Michigan couple's fight for the right to marry. She also traveled numerous times to an orphanage in Haiti following the earthquake there to tell the story of the children impacted by the natural disaster.
Lange has won multiple Emmy awards including best anchor and investigative reporter. Passionate about the issue of homelessness, she has won Emmy awards for her reporting in Haiti, and her work on children in the state foster care system. Her work on homeless veterans was recognized with an Edward R Murrow Regional Award. She has also received awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press.
Lange came to FOX 2 from WEYI-TV in Flint, Michigan, where she worked as a reporter/anchor from 1996 until 1998. Before joining WEYI, Lange was a news promotions producer and an associate news producer at WTVJ in Miami, Florida.
Lange graduated cum laude with honors from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, where she majored in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish. In 2008 she received her Master's degree in Social Justice from Marygrove College in Detroit.
The latest from Amy Lange
Other one-person grand jury cases could get tossed after Flint water cases overturned
The suspects who were charged in the Flint Water Crisis, including former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, may not face criminal charges after the state Supreme Court ruled one-man grand juries are not constitutional. That could have major implications on other cases that used the same procedure.
Detroit's Lifeline Plan to make water affordable for low-income residents
Activists have been calling on the city of Detroit to make water affordable to help low-income residents keep their water on. Now, eight years after protesters first started the call, the city has a lifeline plan in place.
Detroit awarded $38M in tax credits for affordable housing units
The City of Detroit has been awarded almost $40 million in grants to help build affordable housing - a large portion of that will be used converting a high school into apartment units.
Congressional investigation into Jan. 6 Insurrection reveals Michigan's role
Another Michigander on the national stage during Tuesday's hearing was Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who was featured discussing the protestors who came to her home in Detroit to try to intimidate her.
Michigan readies for Ukraine refugees fleeing war, and the need is great
Now it's World Refugee Awareness Week and Michigan is getting ready to welcome Ukrainians fleeing the ravages of war.
Detroit proposes $4,000 bus driver bonuses amid shortage that's leaving riders stranded
Detroit is hoping $4,000 bonuses will help with the bus driver shortage.
Virtual reality makes Metro Detroit hospice patients' dreams come true
A virtual reality headset is transporting Lily Hospice patients wherever they want to go, from underwater to concerts to Venice and more.
Deadline nearing for Detroit renters to apply for CERA funding; additional help available
The deadline is nearing to apply for CERA funding, but there are other resources available to help Detroiters find work and pay their rent.
Recent shootings in Ecorse, River Rouge lead to FBI partnership for crackdown
"There are several gangs that operate in this area - River Rouge and Ecorse, and they have a rivalry," said Ecorse Deputy Chief Jerry Flowers said. "Social media plays a huge part in it too."
Party bus shooting in Ecorse linked to gang violence after 5 injured by gunfire
The shootout happened in broad daylight when one group of individuals posted on social media they were partying on a bus. The latest instance of violence has local police agencies teaming up with the FBI.