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 8, 2019Phoenix police to hold women’s expo in hopes of recruiting more females
With women only making up roughly 14% of the Phoenix Police Department, an expo is being held Saturday that aims to recruit more females to the force.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2019Glendale firefighter once denied benefits starts stem cell transplant
A new birthday. That's what a 26-year veteran of the Glendale Fire Department called Thursday, as he prepared to start his stem cell replacement journey.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2019Family honors late Goodyear firefighter Austin Peck by sky-diving with ashes
Friends and family of fallen Goodyear firefighter Austin Peck honored his legacy Saturday by spreading his ashes while sky-diving.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2019Downtown Phoenix event highlights latest developments in electric cars
The Arizona Transportation Electrification Forum on Tuesday brought together key players in the growing electric-vehicle marketplace.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2019
Mayor Gallego pushing for Phoenix to host Democratic presidential debate
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has been pushing the Democratic National Committee to schedule a 2020 presidential debate in her city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Online portal shows data and statistics of filed firefighter cancer claims
Director of the Industrial Commission of Arizona James Ashley announced they had collected data and other statistics regarding first responders' worker’s compensation claims filed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019Mindful thinking, meditation can help with anxiety, depression
Mindful mental health practices like meditation can help with anxiety and depression, something 18% of Americans struggle with.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2019Arizona Senate committee aims to minimize cancer in fire service
Firefighters and advocates from across Arizona gathered Thursday for a state Senate ad hoc committee meeting about cancer among first responders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2019Glendale firefighter to get important cancer treatment after winning claim
Now that his battle for benefits is over, Glendale Fire Captain Kevin Thompson is moving ahead with a procedure expected to greatly improve his health.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2019Billboards around Phoenix spark conversation about domestic violence
A Phoenix nonprofit is displaying billboards around the city throughout October that encourage domestic violence victims to seek help.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2019Here’s an exclusive look at Tonopah’s Palo Verde Generating Station
KTAR News 92.3 FM got an exclusive look at the Palo Verde Generating Station located in Tonopah, the nation’s largest and cleanest power producer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2019Valley nonprofit helps young females get involved in the tech industry
A global nonprofit with a Valley chapter has dedicated itself to inspiring young females to get involved in the tech industry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019Chandler firefighters dealing with stressful workers’ comp cancer battles
A number of Chandler firefighters are dealing with stressful workers' comp cancer battles, including 19-year veteran Dan Morrow.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 27, 2019Arizona nonprofit releases mental health app for first responders
An Arizona nonprofit is making mental health care more accessible to first responders through the rollout of its Bulletproof app.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2019Here’s how a Valley teacher explains impeachment in his classroom
A Glendale teacher says he has to be careful about how he teaches students about the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2019Surprise Firefighters Association upset with city after loss of engine
Despite the number of 911 calls being up 73% in the past 10 years in Surprise, the city has discontinued one of its fire engines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2019Welfare check turns into road trip for Glendale officer, 94-year-old veteran
Here's how a Glendale officer's welfare check on a 94-year-old veteran turned into a four-day road trip to an assisted living facility in Florida.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2019West Valley suburb to create dementia friendly community
With more than 3,000 people dying from Alzheimer's disease in Arizona in 2017, the state has the highest growth rate for Alzheimer's disease in the country.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2019Valley doctor says it’s time to get the flu shot
Dr. Mark P. Siegel recommends a flu shot earlier rather than later. He says it takes two weeks to get into your system.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Sep 11, 2019Fighting Fires and Cancer: Finding a solution for Valley firefighters
KTAR News 92.3 FM spoke to state officials about firefighters’ workers' compensation denials and what needs to happen at a state level to change the process.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2019Ducey says firefighters being denied workers’ comp claims ‘angers’ him
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says the fact that Valley firefighters with cancer are being denied claims for workers' compensation "angers" and "disappoints" him.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2019Fighting Fires and Cancer: The doctors’ and cities’ opinions
In part two of Fighting Fires and Cancer, KTAR News speaks with doctors and city officials about firefighters with cancer being denied workers' compensation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2019Fighting Fires and Cancer: Valley firefighters’ stories of diagnosis, denial
KTAR News 92.3 FM interviewed four Valley firefighters who were denied workers' compensation after being diagnosed with cancer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2019Before cancer death, Goodyear firefighter Austin Peck shared story
Former Goodyear firefighter Austin Peck shared his struggle with cancer in an exclusive interview with KTAR News 92.3 FM weeks before his line-of-duty death.