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
Detroit family of 5 loses heat for failing to schedule 3-year indoor gas meter inspection with DTE
DTE said they reach out to customers due for a three-year check with letters, emails, phone calls, and personal visits before shutting off services. However, a Detroit mother of four said she did not receive any warnings from the utility company.
Survey shows less than half of Detroit drivers admit to safe driving
Less than half of all Detroit drivers surveyed admit that their actions behind the wheel are unsafe.
39 staff at Wayne-Westland School District laid off after discovery of major budget shortfall
It's unclear how the district managed to overspend by $28 million, but said the discrepancy was found during an audit.
Drunk Detroit paramedic sideswipes 3 cars in ambulance carrying patient, DFD says
The Detroit Fire Department said an ambulance driver was drunk while driving with a patient in the back when he crashed into several cars Friday morning.
Oxford community commemorates 2-year mark of school shooting by honoring victims
Community members are holding each other up, showing Oxford students love and support – with local businesses putting up “Oxford Strong" signs and offering free goodies and activities.
Oxford community presses for gun safety two years after tragic mass shooting
While community members continue to seek ways to prevent tragedies like the Oxford High School shooting from happening again, they remain attached to that fateful day two years ago.
St. Clair Shores man warns against drunk driving after losing family in crash during holidays
A St. Clair Shores man lost his whole family in a drunk driving accident the day after Thanksgiving 43 years ago. Today, he is an advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
DTW Destination Pass kiosks prove useful during the holiday season
A new feature of DTW's Destination Pass program allows non-travelers to go to the gate with loved ones who are — and Michiganders are finding them highly useful this holiday season.
Oxford students walk out, protesting district 2 years after school shooting
Oxford High School students walked out of their classes and held a rally on Tuesday to demand action – as they still feel unheard two years after the deadly school shooting.
Four arrested in suspected human trafficking bust; drugs and guns seized
Items seized during the investigation included cocaine, cell phones and ammunition. Investigators also found a 105mm projectile.