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 | Apr 1, 2021Drug seizures in Phoenix hit historic milestone amid COVID-19 pandemic
While many things in day-to-day life slowed down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, drugs making their way into Phoenix did not.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 31, 2021Goodyear firefighter who died of cancer to be honored with Mount Everest hike
A seven-person team will hike Mount Everest in April to honor Goodyear firefighter Austin Peck, who passed away in 2019 after battling a rare form of cancer believed to be a direct result of his job on a fire truck.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2021Sixth annual event to focus on support of mental health for Arizona officers
Several Valley agencies will come together on the sixth annual Officer Wellness Day to better support the mental health of officers and help them process the difficult situations that so often arise.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2021Understaffed Phoenix 911 dispatch center looking to fill 43 vacancies
The first line of defense in helping with emergencies in Phoenix is understaffed as there are 43 vacancies to date within Phoenix’s dispatch center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2021Proposed Phoenix budget has $15M to revamp 911 mental health response
The city of Phoenix is working to expand a program that will dispatch mental health specialists instead of police officers for 911 calls related to mental and behavioral health problems.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2021Law enforcement agencies across the Valley to participate in career fair
Law enforcement agencies across the Valley are set to participate in an upcoming career fair in April hosted by Windom Security Strategies Today.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2021Phoenix firefighters adapt, overcome during COVID-19 pandemic
Firefighters with the Phoenix Fire Department have been forced to adjust and overcome throughout the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2021Retired Gila County sergeant wins PTSD workers’ compensation claim
A recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling sets an important legal precedent for first responders battling post-traumatic stress disorder across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 10, 2021Race impacts Alzheimer’s disease treatment and care, report indicates
A report released by the Alzheimer's Association indicates discrimination is a barrier for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care in America.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 5, 2021Arizona’s disabled community wants priority for vaccine, more accessibility
A group of advocates for Arizona's disabled community held a virtual press conference on Thursday to express their concerns about how the state has prioritized vaccination eligibility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 2021Tulsa firefighter gets life-saving surgery in Phoenix after COVID battle
A 44-year-old firefighter and father of four from Oklahoma is now recovering after a life-saving procedure in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2021Arizona fire departments now able to recruit more firefighters through grant
Arizona fire departments are now able to increase the number of trained firefighters in communities through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2021Community groups prepare vaccine efforts for underserved populations
The same group of partners who brought mass COVID-19 testing to underserved communities in South Phoenix are now preparing vaccination efforts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2021Scottsdale-based farm creates dog hotel for homeless pet owners
The city of Phoenix has partnered with Hunkapi Farms and Midwestern University to create a dog hotel for homeless pet owners.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2021Chemicals found in well by Luke Air Force Base, bottled water advised
Thousands of people who live near Luke Air Force Base in the West Valley are being advised to drink bottled water after high levels of toxic chemicals were discovered in a well near the base.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2021Fiesta Bowl tour to bring kindness across Arizona in lieu of parade
The Fiesta Bowl announced a statewide traveling tour called "Kindness Arizona" after the parade planned for April was canceled due to COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2021Arizona bill aims to require lifesaving care in assisted living facilities
A new Arizona bill looks to obligate care givers to perform lifesaving measures if a patient experiences a medical emergency while inside an assisted living facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2021McCain Institute launches campaign to combat online child sex exploitation
The McCain Institute Combatting Human Trafficking Program recently launched an online child safety campaign called R.E.A.L Friends Don’t.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2021Phoenix health care facility works to get vulnerable seniors vaccinated
A locally-based health care facility focused on serving the vulnerable and underserved began COVID-19 vaccinations for their patients in Phoenix on Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Evidence has yet to prove vaccines stop the spread of COVID-19
There has yet to be any evidence that shows the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can completely stop people from being infected with COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2021Glendale Fire creates ‘COVID-19 kits’ for families impacted by virus
The Glendale Fire Department is leaving families with “COVID kits” when taking a loved one to the hospital, filled with hand sanitizer, masks and resources.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2021Phoenix launches 2nd mobile COVID-19 testing unit with free rapid results
With increased demand, the city of Phoenix launched its second COVID-19 mobile testing unit Tuesday morning at Cielito Park in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2021Peoria mayor acknowledges reality and prevalence of cancer in fire service
Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat remembered fallen fire captain David Rehkne, who fought for firefighter protection against cancer, during his memorial on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2021Phoenix food bank distributing historic amount of food during pandemic
Since the start of the pandemic, St. Mary’s Food Bank has experienced an unprecedented demand for food to feed families across Arizona. In its 50-year history, the food bank now reports a record amount of food distributed.