About
Heidi Hommel is a reporter for KTAR News in Phoenix. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and master’s in communication with a focus on documentary film studies from Northern Arizona University. Heidi’s career includes roles as a reporter for the Arizona Daily Sun, a multimedia journalist for NAZ Today, and a national producer for NBC News Radio. Before joining KTAR, she also worked as a real estate videographer.
Heidi covers stories on politics, the economy, energy, and the environment. In her free time, she enjoys yoga and paddle boarding.
Expertise
- Congress and Arizona Legislature
- Environment and energy
- Semiconductor industry
Experience
- KTAR News: Weekend anchor, evening anchor, and field reporter
- Real estate videographer
- National producer and copywriter, NBC News Radio
- Multimedia journalist, NAZ Today
- Reporter, Arizona Daily Sun
Education
- Bachelor’s in Journalism, Northern Arizona University (2017)
- Master’s in Communication, emphasis in Documentary Film Studies, Northern Arizona University (2019)
Certifications
- FAA Remote Pilot’s License
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Dec 31, 2025Valley college students rewarded for sustainable solutions to water, affordable housing scarcity
Six students at a Valley community college were rewarded for their entrepreneurial solutions to affordable housing and water scarcity in Arizona.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Dec 23, 2025Colorado River Water Users Association conference pushes for 7-state solution
There is still no solution to Colorado River allocation, but a recent conference pushed for a seven-state solution before the February deadline arrives.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Dec 19, 2025Wolf by Lisa Vanderpump opens at Caesars Republic Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale just got a touch more glamorous with the opening of Wolf by Lisa Vanderpump, the Valley's first restaurant from the TV star.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Dec 17, 2025Rio Grande River at risk of water shortage due to overuse, NAU study finds
A national water study found the Rio Grande River is potentially at risk of a water shortage with just two more dry winters.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Dec 10, 2025New owners of Durant’s steakhouse pay homage to original restaurant with their own elevated take
Fans of Durant's, a famous steakhouse in Phoenix, can expect the restaurant to offer the same beloved flavors along with subtle upgrades.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Dec 10, 2025Arizona Board of Regents awards $3 million in grants for sustainable agriculture research
The Arizona Board of Regents has awarded $3 million in grants to create the Arizona Hub for Agriculture Innovation Research.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Dec 3, 2025Banner Health launches flu season restrictions for visitors
Flu season has started in the Valley and Banner Health implemented some restrictions on Monday to protect its patients.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Dec 3, 2025Western governors debate over Colorado River allocations ahead of winter deadline
The gubernatorial debate about Colorado River water allocations are ongoing as Arizona faces uncertainty about future access.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Nov 26, 2025SRP draining Salt River canals, rounding up fish for infrastructure project
A 30-day canal maintenance project recently launched by the Salt River Project is enabling crews to get into waters and conduct fish herding efforts.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Yavapai-Apache nation builds water reclamation plant to protect Verde River
The Yavapai-Apache Nation is building a water reclamation plant to replace open sewage lagoons and protect the Verde River.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Nov 12, 2025Arizona town helps protect Verde River with 2 water conservation projects
The town of Camp Verde is working to protect the Verde River by finding innovative ways to conserve water.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Nov 5, 20252 of Arizona’s biggest water sources, CAP and SRP, to connect in massive $250M project
State leaders are working to expand Arizona’s water supply flexibility by connecting the Central Arizona Project with the Salt River Project.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Oct 29, 2025Yuma County residents complain about hard water taste
ASU's Arizona Water for All helps residents in Yuma County cope with their hard water. It's one of the five pillars of its water innovation initiative.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Oct 22, 2025Urgent action needed to save Arizona community sinking due to groundwater pumping, official says
Due to industrial groundwater pumping, the unincorporated town of Wenden in La Paz County is sinking. A local leader calls for urgent action.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Oct 15, 2025Scottsdale’s Veolia Hubgrade Center manages wastewater treatment plants across US
Veolia's Hubgrade Center in Scottsdale helps over 300 municipalities in North America manage water.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Oct 8, 2025SRP installs unique flume to better monitor water that ends up in Valley supply
SRP recently installed a first-of-its-kind hydrologic flume in northern Arizona to measure how much snowmelt makes it into the watershed.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Oct 1, 2025Why the basin states’ fight over Colorado River water is a big deal for Arizona
Central Arizona Project could be severely impacted by future cuts to the state's Colorado River water allocation.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Sep 24, 2025Arizona faces continued Colorado River water cuts, uncertainty about future access
Arizona faces an 18% reduction of its Colorado River water allocation in 2026 and uncertainty about future years.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Sep 17, 2025Phoenix planning 3 plants where treated wastewater will be purified enough to drink
The city of Phoenix has plans to build three plants where recycled water will be purified to create a sustainable source of drinking water.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Sep 10, 2025How human-made Tres Rios Wetlands fits into Valley’s wastewater recycling process
The human-made Tres Rios Wetlands serves three purposes in the Valley's wastewater recycling process.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Sep 3, 2025How a Valley wastewater treatment plant cools nuclear power plant, feeds Salt River
The 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant plays an important role in making sure Valley wastewater doesn't go to waste.
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EAST VALLEY YOUTH VIOLENCE | Aug 28, 2025Maricopa County attorney says teen violence, ‘eagerness’ to use weapons is increasing
Youth violence is up in the Valley, according to Maricopa County Attorney General's Office. It shared teen violence statistics in a Wednesday forum.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Aug 27, 2025Lawsuit questions if Arizona city has enough groundwater for large housing development
An Arizona-based group is suing the state’s water resources director over concerns about the water supply for a planned housing development.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Aug 20, 2025For Phoenix residents, water conservation can start in their own yard
City officials in Phoenix want residents to know that a significant portion of excess water use happens in their yards.