KTAR News 92.3 FM reporter
Colton Krolak
The son of two Valley journalists, Arizona’s Morning News reporter Colton Krolak has been around broadcast news for his entire life — officially getting into the “family business” in 2021. He is an Arizona native who loves covering all the biggest stories affecting the Grand Canyon State. He especially enjoys covering topics involving sports, health and wellness, public safety and technology.
Expertise:
Breaking News
Real Estate
Sports
Energy
Public Safety
Experience:
Arizona’s Morning News Reporter – 2024-present
General Assignment Reporter – 2021-24
Education:
BA of Journalism and Mass Communication from Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU, Minor in Criminal Justice
Social media:
X: @ColtonKrolak
Instagram: @ColtonKrolakNews
Facebook: Colton Krolak KTAR
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 28, 2025Arizona drivers should buckle up for higher gas prices in coming weeks, expert says
Gas prices in Arizona could increase by 15-30 cents per gallon over the next few weeks, according to an industry expert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2025With Valley rattlesnake season starting, here’s how to stay safe around the venomous creatures
Rattlesnakes are a part of life in the desert, so wildlife officials want the public to be informed about how to stay safe around them.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Mar 25, 2025Here’s how AI cameras are helping crews get a jump on Arizona wildfires
APS is using new AI cameras to help grid operators and emergency crews respond more quickly to Arizona wildfires.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2025Is air travel safe? Arizona industry insiders, policymakers, passengers weigh in
Air travel safety is an issue on the minds of Arizona flight industry insiders, policymakers and passengers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2025These tips will help you get through Phoenix Sky Harbor security smoothly on spring break
As Arizonans head to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for spring break travel, officials are sharing tips for getting through security smoothly.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 7, 2025State program that supported new Glendale affordable housing project is set to expire
Local leaders on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new West Valley affordable housing project that was supported by a state program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 2025Owner of Joe’s Diner in Phoenix falls short in 2nd attempt at pancake stack record
The owner of Joe’s Diner in Phoenix made his second attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for tallest pancake stack on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 18, 2025Trump immigration policies likely to have impact on Arizona economy, for better or worse
It's early, but it's already clear that Trump administration immigration policies will have a wide impact on the U.S. and Arizona economies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2024Air taxis could be coming to Arizona thanks to local tech companies, governor goals
Ever dreamed of flying above a Phoenix traffic jam? Air mobility research from enthusiastic Arizona engineers could make that a reality.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2024Proposition 133 and Proposition 140 will shape the future of elections in Arizona
This November, voters will have their say on two ballot propositions that will decide the future of how elections will be run in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2024West Valley coffee shop provides support and hope for foster youth
A café called Hãnai Coffee and Cocktails is brewing up both coffee and compassion at its new Peoria location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2024Maricopa County’s annual point-in-time count breaks trend in rising homelessness
Earlier this year, officials in Maricopa County held the annual "Point-in-Time" homelessness count. They recently shared the results.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2024Public safety, law enforcement officials promise Valley Final Four events will be secure
Public safety officials say they're prioritizing safety during the various Final Four events around the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2024Preston Lord case a springboard for youth violence awareness, other issues in metro Phoenix
Youth violence was a minimally publicized phenomenon more than a year ago, but Preston Lord's death proved to be the impetus behind mass community awareness, anger and frustration.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2024New Arizona Humane Society campus opens in Phoenix
The Arizona Humane Society has opened its brand new five-acre Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 7, 2024Biden administration investing over $500 million to conserve Colorado River System
The Biden administration will invest hundreds of millions of dollars to conserve the Colorado River Basin System.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 5, 2024An East Valley program is providing free tuition to adult learners
The Mesa College Promise program will now provide free Mesa Community College tuition for learners aged 24 and older, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2024EVIT to open HopeTech housing complex in Mesa for students aging out of foster system
The East Valley Institute of Technology is opening a housing complex so foster students aging out of the system can continue their studies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2024Peoria teen honors heart transplant donor by living a full life on and off of the wrestling mat
Peoria teen Dylan McQueen, 15, became a heart transplant recipient when he was less than one year old. Now, he's thriving.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2024New Phoenix court helps those experiencing homelessness through the legal system
The Phoenix Community Court is a new path where people experiencing homelessness who are facing low-level criminal charges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 22, 2024Free Narcan vending machine unveiled at Phoenix clinic
Valle del Sol unveiled a Narcan vending machine stocked full of opioid reversal medication at its Phoenix clinic on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2023Leukemia survivor serving as beacon of hope in same Phoenix hospital that saved his life
Jaziel Olmeda, a 24-year-old Leukemia survivor, works as a nurse for the Phoenix Children's Hospital, which treated him when he was a child.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 1, 2023The Mesa Temple Christmas lights continue through Dec. 31
The Christmas light display at the Mesa Temple of the Church of Latter-day Saints is back and free to the public.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2023Watch: The potential dangers of deep frying a frozen turkey this Thanksgiving holiday
Firefighters at the Phoenix Fire Department Training Academy showed just how quickly Thanksgiving fun can turn into a living nightmare.