About
Jeff Vinton is an editor and reporter for KTAR.com. A Colorado native, Vinton is an Arizona State University graduate and has covered news and sports in the Valley since 2019. After graduating from ASU in 2015, he began his professional career in television in Macon, Georgia, working as a multimedia news producer. After three years in the South, Vinton moved back to the Valley, where he has covered politics, monsoon season, a World Series, a Super Bowl, multiple Waste Management Phoenix Opens, while spending much of his career on breaking news watch. Vinton has written for The Arizona Republic, Pick Six Previews, 13WMAZ and 12News.
Expertise
Sports and news writing
Video editing
Social media management
News judgement
Copy editing
Still and Video photography
Education
Arizona State University — bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications
Minor in religious studies
Achievements & Awards
3-time Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy Award Winner
Best Evening Newscast
Best Live Sports Program (2x)
Georgia Association of Broadcasters GABBY Award Winner
AA-TV Best Sports Play-By-Play Broadcast
Social Media Profiles
X: @j_vinton52
Instagram: @J_Vinton52
Facebook: Jeff Vinton KTAR
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 16, 2026East Valley motorists will need to watch out for freeway closure this weekend
Motorists in the East Valley may need to adjust travel plans over the weekend due to a closure on the Loop 202 San Tan Freeway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2026Missing 8-year-old girl from Navajo Nation found dead, officials announce
Maleeka "Mollie" Boone, who went missing on Thursday on the Navajo Nation, was found dead on Friday, authorities announced.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jan 16, 2026Maricopa County health officials warn of possible measles exposure at East Valley theater
The Maricopa County of Department of Public Health issued a warning Friday about a possible measles exposure at the Hale Theatre in Gilbert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2026What to know about 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction, including top cars and a concert
The 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction begins Saturday at Westworld of Scottsdale and will see several celebrities auction off their cars.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2026Person of interest in case of missing Avondale woman taken into custody
The man identified as a person of interest in the search for Isabella Comas has been taken into custody on charges related to the case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2026Powerball ticket worth $100,000 sold at East Valley grocery store
One lucky person in the East Valley is $100,000 richer after winning big in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2026Arrest made more than a decade after Phoenix man was killed during home invasion
More than a decade after Augustine Valenzuela was stabbed to death during a home invasion in Phoenix, a suspect has been arrested.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2026Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for torching Cybertruck, Tesla dealership in East Valley
Ian Moses, 35, was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison for torching a Cybertruck and a Tesla dealership in Mesa in April 2025.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 14, 2026Arizona’s 1st LivAway Suites extended stay hotel opens in West Valley
LivAway Suites has opened its first Arizona hotel in Tolleson. The company is currently building four other hotels in the Grand Canyon State.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2026Stolen vehicle suspect dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot after Tempe standoff
A standoff in Tempe on Wednesday ended after a stolen vehicle suspect died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2026Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in central Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department has launched an investigation after 48-year-old Larry Anderson was found dead with signs of trauma on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2026Mega Millions ticket bought at Scottsdale convenience store wins $40,000
One person in Scottsdale won $40,000 in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing, but no one won the jackpot, which has grown to $230 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2026Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich dies of heart attack at 59
Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who was in office from 2015 to 2023, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jan 13, 2026Democrats launch voter registration effort in Arizona, Nevada ahead of midterm elections
The Democratic National Committee announced that it will consolidate voter registration efforts and begin training organizers in Arizona and Nevada.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2026Arizona Department of Gaming looks to help those with gambling problems with new program
The Arizona Department of Gaming is launching a new peer support program to help those in the state dealing with gambling problems.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jan 12, 2026Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers 2026 State of the State address
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her annual State of the State address on Monday at the state Capitol in Phoenix. Here's what she discussed.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 12, 2026Daytime closures scheduled for US 60 east of the Valley this week due to bridge replacement project
A 16-mile stretch of US 60 in Pinal and Gila counties is scheduled to see closures this week due to a bridge replacement project.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 9, 2026Here’s why parts of I-10 will be closed in downtown Phoenix over the weekend
Both directions of I-10 in downtown Phoenix will see closures over the weekend due to scheduled maintenance on the Deck Park Tunnel.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2026Buckeye teen arrested after allegedly posting school shooting threat on social media
An 18-year-old student from Youngker High School in Buckeye was arrested after an alleged school shooting threat was posted on social media.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 20263rd suspect in Mercedes Vega murder case extradited to Maricopa County
Jared Gray, who was charged in connection with the 2023 murder of Mercedes Vega, was extradited from Georgia to Maricopa County on Thursday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 9, 2026All northern Arizona highways reopened after closures due to winter weather, crashes
Four closures that were enacted on northern Arizona highways on Thursday due to winter weather and crashes have been lifted, as of Friday afternoon.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jan 8, 2026Arizona legislator continues push for $1.5M to fund independent prison oversight office
Six months after an independent prison oversight office was created in Arizona, it remains unfunded. One legislator is working to fix that.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 8, 2026Fiesta Bowl expected to cause extra busy commute in West Valley Thursday evening
Motorists in the West Valley should expect a extra heavy commute on Thursday evening due to the Fiesta Bowl between Ole Miss and Miami.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2026Registration now open for 22nd annual Pat’s Run in Tempe
Registration is now open for the 22nd annual Pat's Run, the Tempe race honoring the late Pat Tillman, which will be held on April 11.