Megan Ziegler
Megan Ziegler is an experienced TV and digital news professional contributing to the national digital team of FOX Television Stations (FTS) group.
Based in Detroit, she has more than 12 years’ experience writing about a wide range of topics, from local crime and community features, to pop culture and trending news. She enjoys and takes pride in breaking down complicated info into plain language to answer the common questions we all so frequently have about what’s going on in the world around us.
She previously worked at WJBK FOX 2 in Detroit, writing articles and creating other various digital content, as well as writing for and producing broadcast TV news. She also interned at the station twice during her time studying at Lawrence Technological University, where she graduated with a degree in Media Communications.
She is an avid reader and enjoys architecture, cooking, traveling, houseplants and her gym community.
You can read more of her work at livenowfox.com, and across the websites of the 17 FOX Television stations.
The latest from Megan Ziegler
Trump eyes Greenland: What to know about renewed interest and rising tension
Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.
Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
2026 travel trends: What will Americans do next year?
From hosting the World Cup to celebrating our 250th anniversary, Americans have lots to travel for in 2026. Here’s a look at some of the trips already trending for the new year.
The CD is back: Why a new generation is pressing play on physical music
Compact discs are seeing a modest resurgence as younger listeners rediscover physical music formats, even as long-term sales continue to decline.
Woman dies on Christmas, struck by bullet from man doing target practice nearby, police say
A man in Oklahoma told police he had been target practicing with a new gun he’d gotten for Christmas, when he heard someone died from a gunshot wound a couple of roads over.
Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Jim Beam shutting down production at Kentucky distillery for a year
Jim Beam is shutting down production temporarily at one of its Kentucky distilleries as the whiskey industry faces tariffs and declining demand.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs
The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.