Ali Vetnar is a reporter at KTAR News. Growing up in Phoenix, she's now reporting on the streets of her hometown. Ali joined the KTAR newsroom after she graduated college from Arizona Christian University in 2017 with a degree in communications with an emphasis in broadcasting. Her career started at the editor desk, but her passion for storytelling led her into the community meeting people face to face to tell their stories. She is passionate about stories involving social justice, first responders and public safety. You can follow her on Twitter @Ali_Vetnar and Facebook at @AliVetnar.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2021Arizona Farm Bureau blames supply chain for increased Thanksgiving costs
As Arizonans get ready to sit down at the table this Thanksgiving holiday, it’s going to cost more than in years past for the traditional feast.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2021Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport encourages travelers to prepare for normal holiday levels
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport encourages travelers to be prepared and arrive early for any flights next week as travel during the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to be near pre-pandemic levels.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 11, 2021Former hotel in Phoenix to house, offer services for homeless veterans
An estimated 1,000 veterans will sleep on the streets or in homeless shelters in Arizona tonight, a number that could soon decrease with a new housing facility dedicated to veterans in north Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2021Mayor Kate Gallego shares Phoenix’s success at UN Climate Summit
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego while at the U.N. Climate Summit in Scotland last week shared climate solutions the city is working on.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021First responder deaths in Arizona reach record high in 2021
The risk of being a first responder has been abundantly clear this year in Arizona as deaths in the profession have hit a record high.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2021Phoenix motel slated to become facility to house homeless seniors
Central Arizona Shelter Services is working to establish a 130-room shelter for homeless seniors out of the former Phoenix Inn located near Interstate 17 and Northern Avenue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2021Phoenix Fire Department offers safety tips ahead of Halloween weekend
The Phoenix Fire Department hopes to prevent any tragedies this Halloween by sharing tips with the community to help families celebrate the holiday safely on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2021First responder COVID-19 infection rate higher than health care workers, UArizona study finds
A recent University of Arizona Health Sciences study found first responders had twice the rate of COVID-19 infections when compared with health care personnel.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2021Phoenix man describes battle with West Nile virus as cases spike
A north Phoenix man is one of many who have battled West Nile virus in Arizona this season as the state leads the country in cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2021UArizona medical students to deliver healthy meals to cancer patients in Phoenix
University of Arizona medical students will soon deliver healthy meals to the homes of cancer patients in Phoenix as part of a partnership with a Valley-based nonprofit organization.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2021New cancer detection technology available for Phoenix first responders
A groundbreaking blood test is now available to help Phoenix first responders detect cancer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021
Mesa Police warn of latest TikTok trend known as ‘slap a teacher’ challenge
An emerging challenge on TikTok encouraging students to slap their teacher has become a cause for concern for local law enforcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2021Family seeks help in search for 20-year-old Scottsdale man with autism
The family of a 20-year-old man with autism who went missing a week ago in Scottsdale is seeking help in bringing him home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 27, 2021Hispanic firefighter group helps community, mentors others to join service
The Valley Hispanic Bomberos, a nonprofit group of firefighters, are rooted in culture and tradition with the goal of protecting their communities while mentoring others to join them in the fire service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 2021Avondale creates new leadership roles for public safety to address city growth
The city of Avondale announced Tuesday that Police Chief Dale Nannenga will be appointed as public safety chief, part of new leadership roles created to better address the needs of its growing community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Phoenix mountain rescues decrease during pilot program to close trails in extreme heat
A city of Phoenix pilot program to close popular hiking trails during some of the hottest summer days has resulted in fewer mountain rescues for first responders, according to new data.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2021Valley veteran displeased with US evacuation plan in Afghanistan
The images of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan have been difficult to see for some in the country, including for one Valley veteran that served two tours in the Middle East.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2021Union backing Phoenix cops support new incentive program
The union supporting Phoenix Police officers is happy about the recently launched incentive program that would pay a $7,500 hiring bonus for new officer recruits and sworn officers who transfer to Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2021ASU’s Thunderbird School looks to support Afghan women’s safety
ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management has supported tens of thousands of Afghan women’s economic empowerment since 2005 through a program called Project Artemis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2021Glendale to host camp for high school girls interested in public safety jobs
The camp will be held Oct. 14-17 at the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center where men and women begin their fire and law enforcement careers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2021Phoenix Children’s offers COVID vaccine to families in Phoenix
Phoenix Children's Hospital is providing COVID-19 vaccine shots for families with children aged 12 and older in central Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2021Officer deaths from COVID-19 push the envelope for 100 Club of Arizona
The 100 Club of Arizona over the past year has supported 10 families of first responders who have died from complications of COVID-19, with three coming in the last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2021City of Phoenix sees surge in COVID-19 testing, mainly school-aged kids
The city of Phoenix is reporting the number of those seeking a COVID-19 test at its mobile unit in the last two weeks has quadrupled with the new delta variant of the virus taking hold in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2021Mom of Phoenix Olympic gymnast Jade Carey recounts road to gold medal
After winning the women’s floor exercise on Sunday, 21-year-old Phoenix native Jade Carey will return home as an Olympic gold medalist on Thursday.