
Roop Raj
Hi there, I am the 5 p.m. anchor at FOX 2 News.
My career started at age 14 when I produced and hosted my own television program in Troy, Mich. In my first two years at Michigan State University, I was on the air at the CBS & ABC stations in Lansing, Mich.
I was then hired to anchor the news in Flint, Mich. where I did news and weather for four years. That was followed by seven years at NBC in New Orleans. After 24 hurricanes including Katrina, I moved to Detroit in ‘09 where an economic storm was brewing. I am an ardent believer in the city’s future.
FOX 2 led the way during the 2020 elections, bringing you more exclusives than any other station in town. I was proud to have nailed down three exclusive, one on one interviews with then candidate Joe Biden. I also secured three, one on one exclusives with former President Trump. My final interview landed me in the Rose Garden with a one on one with Trump for 15 minutes at the White House. Election Day was exciting. After getting access to candidate Kamala Harris in Detroit, I decided to call the White House and ask if former VP Pence would be game for a phone interview. He called my cell phone minutes later, capping off an extraordinary political season.
I believe getting exclusives is about building relationships with people. I am committed to continuing this connection with our community so that we can bring you stories you won’t see anywhere else.
I am also a public speaking coach and keynote speaker. At TEDxDetroit In 2019, I headlined with my talk highlighting the gifts of rejection.
I live with my wife, Julie, and our boxer pup Louise. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, traveling and reading. I hate wearing winter caps but I love a good baseball cap on the weekends as we hack around parks throughout the area.
My parents live down the road and I am so happy they are able to watch me on TV every night. There’s nothing like coming home.
The latest from Roop Raj
Detroit area group raises money for body armor, medical supplies for Ukraine
"I know the contacts of who can get them there, through all kinds of different methods," Halushka said. "They've been doing that since the Soviet Union was still around, you couldn’t go through regular channels."
Kwame Kilpatrick has crowdfunding page to buy him a new house - despite still owing $2M to Detroit
Look closely at the wish list at the bottom, the writer invites a general gift of $8,000. Then there is a second line for a beautiful home and garden condo in a luxury neighborhood in Florida. They are asking $800,000.
James Craig announces write-in gubernatorial primary run: 'I'm not going to roll over'
“Let me just say this - this is crap, you know it's crap,” he said. “I'm not going to roll over … I'm going to tell you - I am going to win. I am the best candidate to unseat Governor Whitmer.”
Detroit Police Chief James White explains how the department has used $50M
On Friday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James White both traveled to Washington, DC, for an audience with the President of the United States where they discussed how the city is using the $50 million from American Rescue Plan (ARP).
Gov. Whitmer talks 1-on-1 about the fight to protect abortion rights
"My goal is to make sure that the law that has been, rightfully, squarely, for women to make their own bodily choices and to have autonomy as full Americans, with decision-making and agency over their own bodies, is crucial," she said.
Brother of Paul Whelan imprisoned in Russia, fears parents won't live to see him released
"I think they are not going to concede, so that’s really two options that are off the table for Paul," David said. "If there are concessions at the US government can make to get Paul’s release - they seem fewer than they were before."
Detroit Auto Show: Electric vehicles and focusing on Detroit
The Detroit Auto Show returns in 2022 with a strong focus on electric vehicles, innovation, and the city of Detroit.
Michigan GOP governor candidate Tudor Dixon defends Grand Rapids police shooting of Patrick Lyoya
Michigan Republican candidate for governor, Tudor Dixon, is defending the Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, saying he should have obeyed the officers's commands.
'The best is yet to come': Huel Perkins' career in Detroit comes to a close
More than three decades ago, Huel Perkins moved to Detroit and was quickly embraced by the Motor City. On Friday, March 25, he's stepping away from the desk for good.
Detroit's walkable downtown ready for incoming summer events
Downtown Detroit is about to be the focus of Michigan with the auto show, Concours d’Elegance, and fireworks show all attracting people back to Motown.