Alex Weiner
About
Alex Weiner is the Arizona Diamondbacks beat reporter for Arizona Sports and serves as a web editor for the station. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Alex moved to Arizona in 2017 to attend Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He covered college athletics for four years and began covering Diamondbacks games part-time in 2022 before transitioning to a full-time role in 2023. When he’s not reporting, Alex enjoys exploring nature, observing wildlife, and watching movies.
Expertise
- Sports and news writing
- Multimedia reporting
- Copy editing
- Photography
Education
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism
- Minors in Digital Audiences and National Parks and Protected Lands Management
Certifications
- Previously held multiple Google Digital Audiences certifications
Achievements & Awards
- Won a Sports Emmy for interactive experience with NBC Sports during the Tokyo Olympics
- Covered the 2022 Winter Olympics for NBCOlympics.com
- Reported on the Diamondbacks’ full 2023 postseason run across multimedia platforms
- Covered a full MLB season in 2024
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2022Arizona couple found guilty of scheming investors out of $5 million
A couple was found guilty on charges related to scheming investors in their software company out of $5 million by a jury in Tucson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2022Litter of 7 puppies rescued from house fire in Glendale
A mother dog and her litter of puppies were rescued from a burning home by police officers in Glendale on Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2022Tempe’s Mayor Woods proclaims April as ‘Arbor Month’
Tempe mayor Corey Woods proclaimed April as "Arbor Month" on Wednesday as the city looks to continue growing its tree canopy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2022Phoenix ranked among top 10 metro areas for small business wages, job index
Small businesses in Phoenix and throughout Arizona have experienced a rise in weekly earnings and hourly wages over the past year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2022Phoenix rebrands research campus as Phoenix Bioscience Core
The 30-acre Downtown Phoenix bio research and discovery campus is rebranding as the Phoenix Bioscience Core.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2022Gilbert native sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $2.2 million
A 64-year-old Gilbert native was sentenced to 26 months in prison on Thursday for embezzlement of credit union funds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2022Immersive Gustav Klimt art exhibit to open in Scottsdale
The producers and creators of the renowned Van Gogh exhibit are opening an immersive display of Gustav Klimt artwork.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2022World Championship Hoop Dance Contest set to start March 26 in Phoenix
The World Championship Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum in Downtown Phoenix is set to begin on Saturday, March 26.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2022Arizona’s public universities announce tuition proposals for 2022-23
Arizona State University, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University released tuition proposals for the 2022-23 year on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2022Arizona Teacher Residency program opens new cycle of applications
The Arizona Teacher Residency, a two-year program for aspiring teachers, opened a new application cycle for the 2022-2023 school year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2022BLVD Lake water feature area with walking path opens in Avondale
A water feature area with a lake, koi pond and walking path called BLVD Lake opened in Avondale this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2022Goodyear Fire Department to host Christmas tree burning to show hazards
The Goodyear Fire Department will burn a dry Christmas tree to display how quickly it goes up in flames and could pose a risk in homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2022Chandler International Film Festival set to return for 6th year this month
The sixth Chandler International Film Festival will feature over 120 movies from 35 countries from Jan. 18-23.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2021UArizona to expand college of nursing program in Gilbert
University of Arizona's College of Nursing will move its MEPN program from Phoenix to the university building in Gilbert starting in fall of 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2021Tempe restaurant House of Tricks owners to retire after 34 years
Bob and Robin Trick, the owners of renowned Tempe restaurant House of Tricks, announced their plans to retire in June 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2021Salt River Project to drain sections of Consolidated Canal for maintenance
The Salt River Project will drain sections of the Consolidated Canal for maintenance work starting November 20.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2021Feds designate critical habitat for narrow-headed garter snake in Arizona
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated critical land to help conserve the narrow-headed garter snake in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2021Peoria to test 2nd driverless shuttle service RoboRide Medical
Peoria will test a driverless shuttle service called RoboRide Medical, which will be open to the public in mid-November.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021AZGFD offers reward for information about illegal javelina shooting in Tucson
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering $1,500 for information regarding a javelina shooting in Tucson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2021Peoria announces return of Second Saturdays in October
The city of Peoria announced the return of free, family-friendly event Second Saturdays starting in October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2021ROCK IT UP concert series returns to Tempe Marketplace in October
Four free concerts will play at Tempe Marketplace in October and November as part of the ROCK IT UP series.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2021Chandler Museum to host 9/11 tribute for 20th anniversary
The Chandler Museum will display a month-long exhibition to commemorate the events and personal stories from 9/11.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2021Falcon Field Airport in Mesa to host 80th anniversary fair
The Falcon Field Airport in Mesa is celebrating the 80th year since it first opened with a 40s-themed fair on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2021
Phoenix, other Arizona cities to provide water to farmers during drought
With water shortages due to a current drought, Arizona cities have a plan to ensure that farms get ample water to continue production.