"A songwriter is who I am... what I do is anchor the evening news on WXYZ Detroit. I view songwriting as an extension of journalism. I try to write stores that rhyme and are set to music If you're a big-time Nashville producer/publisher or artist feel free to cutthese songsand send me the check. Otherwise...listen, think and enjoy. I'm always in the market for co-writers. Since Michigan isn't exactly on the beaten songwriting path I'm more than willing to explore the technological advances that make co-writing possible from vast distances."
Stephen Clark has been a member of the Action News family since 2001. He anchors Action News at 6 and 11 with Diana Lewis and Action News at 7 with Carolyn Clifford.
Clark, a veteran broadcast journalist, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to the Channel 7 family.
"I’ve done it all in journalism," he says. And it’s true.
Stephen Clark started out as a newspaper photographer in Colorado. Since then, his career has taken him from radio reporter and D.J. to TV photographer, reporter, and finally the anchor’s chair.
He has worked across the country in markets from KRDO in Colorado Springs to Washington D.C. to Denver’s KCNC, San Diego’s KGTV and WCBS New York.
Stephen has covered momentous events including the conflict in Bosnia, the L.A. Riots, California wildfires and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Clark was a correspondent for CBS News at the time of the 9/11 attacks, and covered them from right there in New York. He has been back to ground zero nearly every year since, and has invited Action News viewers to follow him on his annual memorial reports from the city.
For years, Stephen’s job required him to work long and late hours, limiting the time he could spend with his wife and two daughters. He finally left his job in New York - with his family in tow - to take a four-month journey across America in a Ford SUV.
Their trek took them from coast to coast, northeast to southwest, and was "a great experience" for the family. Stephen claims that his daughters didn’t argue during the long car trip, and as those Channel 7 viewers with children know, this is a pretty amazing feat! Both Oprah and the Wall Street Journal covered the family’s travels.
Clark and his family currently reside in Oakland County in a lake home they built for themselves (with the help of a lot of subcontractors!).
Stephen Clark received his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Northern Colorado-Greeley. He grew up with a father in the Air Force, in a family that moved around quite a bit.
Off work hours, Clark keeps busy with a host of hobbies. He’s a singer/songwriter and an active member of Nashville Songwriters Association International. He performs around the Detroit area on a semi-regular basis. He’s also the author of numerous unfinished novels and screenplays…and even a couple completed ones!
Stephen is also a proud “band dad”…helping with props and equipment for his two teenaged daughters’ competitive marching band.
Monday, May 26th, 99.5 WYCD aired the WYCD Fallen Soldier Tribute. No worries if you missed it - you can download the podcast inside, right here at WYCD.COM. Memorial Day is a time to remember the fallen with parades, tributes and stories. Please feel free to share your tributes and stories inside.
"As I sit here in my living room, surrounded by memories of times past, I see photographs of happier times. I see Justin’s Senior Picture…taken in my dark blue suit and tie, (The tie that I had to tie and that he complained about.) “It’s not me” he said putting it on. . .. Those people that we speak about during ceremonies, parades and speeches, are real people, not distant heroes, Our Heroes. They have real families. They deserve this day. Please honor them for their sacrifices, because at my house… everyday is Memorial Day." Please feel free to share your thoughts inside, on this, and what Memorial Day means to you.
Dear Friends... I want to thank each of you personally for your part in this 4th Entertainer of the Year Award . . .When I stood on the stage and said "this means the world to me," I meant it . . .because it means not only am I blessedwith the best fans in the world, but you guys were willing to stand up for us and be counted. . . (Leave your comments for Kenny inside!)
In Kellie's words. . . "I believe in this song because it beholds a very powerful message. I think we all suffer from low self esteem from time to time and we all have our own insecurities....which can really bring a person down . . . Here's what's really important. . . " Share your thoughts on Kellie's new hit single!
Send a thanks to Toby and the troops inside! View Exclusive WYCD photos of Toby Keith, currently in Iraq on his 6th USO Tour, entertaining our troops. Photos are courtesy of one of those soldiers, TSgt William Long.
So, I heard about our Governor signing legislation that would permit some 80 motion pictures to be filmed in Michigan. And it got me to thinking.. what movies would anyone want to film in Michigan. And I came up with this list. Feel free to add your own ideas. . .
Well, the 2008 lineup for the WYCD Hoedown has been announced and I'm so pumped! Twenty-two national acts, dozens of great local acts, original stage configuration, plus a new 3rd stage and so much more! Read about it inside and then share with us what was the funniest thing (or person) you've ever seen at Hoedown!
Guatemala turned out to be so much more wonderful that I ever imagined. We fell in love with the people and their rich culture. . . . Have you ever considere d living somewhere else? I really never did until I started traveling to CentralAmerica and meeting so many Americans who have relocated. . .
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN….. Hail to “Queen TUT 2008!" After our annual “Wild Woman’s Weekend”….I am SO proud to say that I, Linda Lee, was crowned “Queen TUT” this past weekend at Tip Up Town in Houghton Lake! Check out the photos and tell me about your "Wild Women's Weekends!"
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Hey, its Michelle! Last year I was fortunate enough to travel with the NAIAS Auto Show circuit across the country. This year I got even luckier - the 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. position at 99.5 WYCD became mine. . .
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Stephen Clark has been a member of the Action News family since 2001. He anchors Action News at 6 and 11 with Diana Lewis and Action News at 7 with Carolyn Clifford. 
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