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 | Aug 5, 2019Phoenix psychologist explains how to discuss mass shootings with kids
Dr. Melissa Estavillo told KTAR News 92.3 FM that mass shootings are something parents should address with their kids as they head back to school, albeit carefully.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2019Opponents of Props 105, 106 educate Arizona voters outside libraries
Opponents of Propositions 105 and 106 call the possible passage of these initiatives devastating for the city of Phoenix’s future.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2019Here’s how to deal with separation anxiety for students, parents
With school starting up, separation anxiety can become an issue for both students and parents, even in loving, supportive families.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2019APS crews ready for Arizona’s monsoon season
Monsoon season is here and Arizona Public Service is preparing for the storms, whether it be restoring power or avoid power outages.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2019Phoenix debuts ‘giving meters,’ public art benefiting the homeless
The city of Phoenix debuted a new way to donate to the homeless Tuesday through public art pieces called "giving meters."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2019Phoenix officials say summer is the ideal time for street paving
With 110-plus degree days and asphalt measuring near 300 degrees, summer street paving may be ideal for the production but not for working conditions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2019Phoenix Fire surprises young patients with ‘Christmas in July’ event
Despite temperatures firmly in the triple digits, Phoenix fire is pretending it is the holiday season with its "Christmas in July" initiative.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2019Soil stabilizer could be solution to I-10 dust storms in Pinal County
An environmentally-friendly solution known as soil stabilizer could be the answer for dust storms along the Interstate 10 in Pinal County.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2019USA, USA! Arizona will be represented in World Cup Final on Sunday
The U.S. Women’s National Team will take soccer’s biggest stage Sunday at the World Cup Final in France. But Arizona will also be represented.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2019Phoenix hosts annual National Homeland Security conference
Phoenix hosted the 13th annual National Homeland Security Conference, bringing together participants to learn about evolving trends in homeland security.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2019Phoenix Fire, mayor making dementia training a priority
During her first State of the City address, Mayor Kate Gallego announced the fire department is on its way to making Phoenix a dementia-friendly city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019Phoenix Sky Harbor creates plan for airport’s future
Phoenix Sky Harbor has sent a road map for the future of the airport to the Federal Aviation Administration for planning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2019Teens get law enforcement exposure with Phoenix Police cadet program
Teens and young adults are getting a glimpse of what a career in law enforcement is like thanks to Phoenix Police Department’s Cadet Program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2019Mesa, Glendale fire departments going social for water safety
Mesa Fire and Medical and the Glendale Fire Department have joined together to spread the word about water safety through social media.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2019Phoenix VA launches federal program to improve health care for veterans
The Phoenix VA launched a new federal program, the MISSION Act, that was designed to improve veterans’ access to health care.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Phoenix mayor commits to giving firefighters raises, more resources
Newly elected Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is working side by side with her city’s first responders ensuring support for public safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Phoenix police share tips on avoiding break-ins, theft this summer
Phoenix Police Detective Luis Samudio shared some safety tips with KTAR News 92.3 FM to avoid falling victim to break-ins and theft.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Phoenix food bank helps alleviate summer student hunger
St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix has stepped up to sponsor a program that will provide summer meals for children at community centers across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2019Ride along with Phoenix Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team
The Phoenix Police Department has a dedicated team that goes beyond the duties of law enforcement to better assist people suffering from a mental health crisis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2019University of Arizona to offer new degree program for paramedics
The University of Arizona's new bachelor's program in emergency medical services is designed to enhance paramedics' leadership and clinical skills.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019
What is the city of Phoenix doing to address the public safety shortage?
Newly elected Mayor Kate Gallego has stepped into office working to solve the public safety shortage in hopes of making her city safer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2019Bashas’ donates 16,000 pounds of apples to Phoenix food bank
Local grocer Bashas’ is stepping up to be a hometown hero with a donation of more than 16,000 pounds of apples to St. Mary's Food Bank.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2019Titanic artifact exhibition opens in metro Phoenix
The Titanic, the world's largest ship, sank in the Atlantic Ocean after colliding with an iceberg more than 100 years ago, but its artifacts are now resurfacing in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2019Arizona DPS Director Milstead hit and injured by distracted driver
Just about a month before Doug Ducey signed a new law banning distracted driving in the state, Milstead had his own scary incident with a distracted driver.