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 | Jul 28, 2020Phoenix doctor offers advice for exercising safely in summer heat
As many Arizonans are heading outside for their workouts, a doctor in Phoenix has offered tips for preventing and identifying heat-related illnesses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2020Psychiatrist gives parents tips to help kids return to educational setting
As children and their families prepare for the upcoming school year, one mental health expert is advising guardians how to mitigate side effects students may experience due to an abrupt return to an academic atmosphere.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2020UArizona to study virus antibodies collected from essential workers
The University of Arizona announced Wednesday it will study coronavirus antibodies found in essential workers over the course of the next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2020Buckeye Valley Fire District has not seen any coronavirus financial relief
Despite mounting costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Buckeye Valley Fire District has not received any federal financial assistance connected to the federal coronavirus relief bill.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2020AG Brnovich announces settlement that could speed up lethal injections
Arizona AG Mark Brnovich announced his office reached a settlement to conclude a lawsuit challenging the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry’s lethal injection procedures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2020
Phoenix police overtime costs surpassed $7 million due to protests
Protests against police violence following the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis led the Phoenix Police Department to pay out more than $7 million in overtime costs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2020Family of man killed by Phoenix police says poor judgment led to shooting
Members of Ryan Whitaker’s family said they want both officers fired and the officer who shot him to be charged with murder.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2020ASU planning to expand saliva-based coronavirus testing
Given the success of its saliva-based coronavirus testing, ASU is ready to ramp up its efforts, according to ASU Biodesign Institute Executive Director Dr. Joshua LaBaer
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2020More law enforcement deaths in 2020 due to coronavirus than bullet wounds
Statistics gathered by the Officer Down Memorial Page suggest that nearly twice as many law enforcement officials have died this year from coronavirus exposure than from bullet wounds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 2020Rep. Greg Stanton pushing for nationwide use of body-worn cameras
U.S. Rep. and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is pushing for the nationwide usage of body-worn cameras for law enforcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2020Phoenix’s cool pavement program seeks to reduce street temperatures
The city of Phoenix has launched a new pilot program where selected portions of city streets are set to receive a cool pavement treatment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2020Arizona first responders want workers’ comp protection during pandemic
Those who protect the public are now asking the state of Arizona to protect them after an alarming amount of first responders have tested positive for coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2020Phoenix firefighters contracting coronavirus at alarming rate
The Phoenix Fire Department says it is dealing with a growing number of firefighters who are contracting coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2020New report shows digital divide for students in Arizona
With the prospect of more distance learning on the horizon due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new analysis released demonstrates the digital divide students in Arizona face.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2020Maricopa County’s Felony Diversion Program aims to reduce recidivism
More than 1,300 individuals facing criminal prosecution in Maricopa County have been referred to the county’s new Felony Diversion Program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2020Petition calls for Ducey to temporarily ban fireworks amid wildfire season
As Arizona continues to endure a devastating wildfire season, concerned residents are calling on Gov. Ducey to temporarily ban fireworks sales.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2020Veterans advocacy group calls on Ducey to remove Confederate statue
Across the street from Arizona’s State Capitol, veterans gathered around a Confederate statue inside Wesley Bolin Plaza on Wednesday to demand its removal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2020Phoenix nonprofit working to protect homeless during coronavirus outbreak
A local nonprofit is working to keep the homeless healthy and equipped during the coronavirus outbreak in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2020Metro Phoenix first responders share fond stories ahead of Father’s Day
Metro Phoenix first responders shared their stories of working with their families ahead of Father's Day on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2020American Red Cross testing donated blood for coronavirus antibodies
Donating blood to the American Red Cross can save a life, and now it can also reveal whether or not a patient has been exposed to the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2020Phoenix first responders showcase preparedness for monsoon season
Phoenix held its annual Monsoon Preparedness Event to educate the public and display the equipment and tactics used to keep the Valley safe during storms.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2020Here are strategies for managing political discussions in the workplace
Tensions are running high amid the current political climate and talking about politics at work with the wrong approach could make it even worse.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2020Phoenix Police Department demonstrates new use-of-force tactics
A new compassionate restraint technique will now be the go-to response from Phoenix police officers when seeking to quickly deescalate a situation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2020Phoenix PD continues to face shortage of officers amid calls for defunding
Despite Phoenix's size and rate of population growth, its police department continues to face a shortage of officers on the streets.