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 26, 2020Arizona’s largest health care provider gives Thanksgiving health, safety tips
Banner Health has served up some precautions with COVID-19 in mind in hopes of creating a safer way to celebrate if you are gathering despite recommendations to avoid it this Thanksgiving.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 25, 2020With New Mexico virus restrictions, NMSU basketball relocates to Phoenix
With restrictions in their home state, the New Mexico State University men's basketball team is kicking off their season based in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2020Metro Phoenix church offers mental health support during pandemic
In response to the rise in mental health issues and increase in substance abuse during the pandemic, Peoria-based CCV has dedicated a series of church services aimed to assist individuals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2020Valley nonprofit hopes to help veterans become certified welders
A Valley nonprofit has launched a fundraising campaign that will help veterans with limited financial opportunity enter the workforce by establishing a career in welding.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2020Man lucky to be alive after double-lung transplant at Phoenix hospital
A New Mexico man who contracted COVID-19 believes it's a miracle that he's still alive after undergoing a double-lung transplant at a Phoenix hospital.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2020Valley doctor weighs in on differences between coronavirus and flu
A Valley doctor weighs in on the difference between the flu and coronavirus as flu season ramps up in the midst of the pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2020Phoenix Police Department’s crime lab certified to process COVID-19 tests
The Phoenix Police Department has been certified to process coronavirus tests, which can assist with death investigations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2020Some Arizonans questioning vote change ahead of Election Day
Arizonans are curious about whether they can change their votes if they vote early, according to Google Trends.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2020Phoenix police remind community of penalties for stealing campaign signs
Phoenix police are fielding reports about damaged, stolen and vandalized campaign signs, which is a class two misdemeanor by Arizona state law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2020Law enforcement to be mindful of US Postal Service ahead of election
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has sent a bulletin to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies warning to be mindful of threats to postal workers and the mail over controversy surrounding the election and mail-in ballots.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2020Maricopa County Elections Department adds features to enhance vote process
The Maricopa County Elections Department has added new features to help streamline and secure votes, health and safety during the 2020 election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2020Advocates working to have Valley homeless voices heard in election
As the November election quickly approaches, organizations across the country and in the Valley are doing what they can to ensure everyone gets their right to vote -- no matter their circumstances.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2020Phoenix plans to use extra coronavirus relief funds to balance budget
The City of Phoenix will utilize the remaining funds in coronavirus relief aid that has been saved to help balance the city's budget.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020Phoenix fire academy resumes classes after coronavirus break
Phoenix Fire's training academy has implemented enhanced health and safety procedures as they host the first class since the coronavirus pandemic started.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2020Phoenix Fire stressing safety at haunted houses during Halloween
Haunted houses are meant to be scary but they also need to be safe. Phoenix Fire wants those who plan to go to one to heed safety advice.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2020Groups argue for, against legalization of recreational marijuana in Arizona
November's general election will bring another attempt at legalizing recreational marijuana in Arizona after it was narrowly rejected four years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2020Mesa firefighter battling rare cancer contracted on job, raising awareness
Mesa firefighter Trevor Madrid is working to stay positive and spread awareness after being diagnosed with a rare cancer contracted on the job.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2020Fallen Arizona firefighters to be remembered during national tribute
Four Phoenix-area firefighters who died of job-related cancer last year will be among those remembered during a nationwide tribute this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2020West Valley program transitions young adults with disabilities into workforce
West Valley-based West-MEC is working to help bridge the gap from high school to the work force for young adults with disabilities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2020ASU softball player leads charge to register fellow student-athletes to vote
An Arizona State University softball player is leading the charge to register as many student-athletes as possible to vote.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2020Funding for Arizona DPS body cameras was derailed by pandemic
The Arizona state budget originally had funding for body cameras for more than 1,200 DPS officers, but the coronavirus pandemic derailed the plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2020Valley veteran shares PTSD battles, mission to help others
A Valley veteran is using his experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder to help other veterans and advocate for suicide prevention.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2020
Arizona’s teacher shortage worsened by coronavirus concerns
A recent survey showed teacher shortages in Arizona have continued for the sixth consecutive year and many have left citing coronavirus concerns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2020Additional federal support requested for public transit in Phoenix
Some agencies believe federal support is vital to keeping public transportation running across the nation and in Phoenix amid the coronavirus pandemic.