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 NEWS | Nov 20, 2025President Donald Trump calls Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly a ‘traitor’ who should face death penalty
After President Trump called them "traitors" who deserve the death penalty, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and other congressional Democrats responded.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2025Phoenix man arrested for allegedly posing as doctor, sexually assaulting girl at elementary school
Abel Kai Gblah was arrested Thursday and stands accused of sexually assaulting a girl at a Phoenix elementary school on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Phoenix police identify man arrested after he allegedly alerted them to dead girlfriend in vehicle
Josue Barreras Anaya was taken into custody Tuesday after alerting officers at a Phoenix police precinct that his girlfriend was dead in his car.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Scottsdale man admits to fraud in scheme targeting Christian investors
Robert Swagger was ordered to pay over $200,000 in restitution for fraud in a scheme targeting Christian investors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Man arrested in connection with deadly Mesa stabbing in September
Robert Castillo was booked on murder and other charges after stabbing a man in Mesa in late September. The victim died nearly a month a later.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Nov 18, 2025Discount outdoor goods store Sierra to open 1st Arizona store in West Valley
Sierra will open its first Arizona location on Saturday with a grand opening celebration featuring a DJ and a chance for shoppers to win a gift card.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2025St. Mary’s Food Bank needs 8,000 turkeys to reach its goal for this year’s Thanksgiving food drive
With just over a week until Thanksgiving, St. Mary's Food Bank is looking to collect about 8,000 more turkeys as part of its annual turkey drive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 20254 students hurt after being stung by bees at Queen Creek school
Four students were treated after being stung by bees at Queen Creek Middle School, according to the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 17, 2025Ex-Arizona GOP lawmaker pleads guilty to forging signatures on nomination petitions
Austin Smith, a former Republican lawmaker in Arizona, admitted Monday to forging signatures on nomination petitions in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2025Here’s who will take the stage at the 2026 Country Thunder Arizona music festival
Country Thunder Arizona announced the headliners and additional acts for the April 2026 festival. Here's a look at who will be performing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2025Tempe Sports Complex to begin construction on 8 new pickleball courts
The city of Tempe will be doubling the number of pickleball courts available at the Tempe Sports Complex with construction starting Nov. 17.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Nov 14, 2025Mario Kart-themed apartment building Rainbow Road set to open in downtown Phoenix
Rainbow Road, an apartment complex themed after the popular Mario Kart track, will open later this month on downtown Phoenix's Roosevelt Row.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 14, 2025Here’s what you need to know about Valley road closures this weekend
The Arizona Department of Transportation is giving Valley drivers something to be thankful for this weekend, as no freeways will see closures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2025Grand Canyon North Rim visitor season coming to an end Friday
The visitor season for the Grand Canyon's North Rim, which was interrupted by a wildfire closure, will come to an end on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2025Giving Machines return to the Valley for 2025 holiday season
Giving Machines, red vending machines that allow people to purchase gifts for charity, will be set up in Phoenix and the East Valley starting Nov. 14.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 12, 2025Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says it is too early to announce endorsement in 2026 governor’s race
Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday that he is not yet ready to endorse any of the three Republicans running for governor in 2026.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Nov 11, 2025Vehicles made for off-grid living now on sale in Phoenix
Tudo Capital announced that its line of Tectume Accessory Dwelling Vehicles, which are made for off-grid living, are now on sale.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Nov 11, 20251 Arizona child sick after infant botulism outbreak tied to baby formula
At least one Arizona child has fallen ill in an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula, which has since been recalled.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 11, 2025Work truck crashes into utility poles in Phoenix, temporarily knocking out power
A work truck crashed into utility poles in west Phoenix on Tuesday, knocking out power temporarily and prompting evacuations.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | Nov 11, 2025Trajan Wealth launches 9th annual charity drive supporting Valley domestic violence shelter
Trajan Wealth has launched its ninth annual holiday charity drive supporting Sojourner Center, a Valley domestic violence shelter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2025Investigation underway after deadly shooting in west Phoenix parking lot
Police are investigating after a shooting in a Phoenix parking lot on Sunday morning killed one man and injured two others.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 10, 2025All 18 people indicted in Arizona’s fake electors scheme given pardons by President Trump
The 18 people originally charged in Arizona's fake electors case all received pardons from President Donald Trump on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2025Mayes joins legal battle to block Trump admin’s latest attempt to avoid paying SNAP benefits
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called for a federal court to deny the Trump administration's appeal, and get funding restored for SNAP.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 7, 2025Over 2,200 uncounted ballots discovered at Maricopa County Elections facility
While conducting post-election protocols, Maricopa County elections officials discovered over 2,200 uncounted ballots.