Taylor Kinnerup is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism. She graduated in 2017 with a degree in radio broadcast with an emphasis in production. She began working at KTAR that same year, working her way up from on-call to a part-time anchor to a full time anchor and reporter, eventually becoming the station’s breaking news editor in 2021. Prior to working at KTAR, Taylor reported for KBIA 91.3 FM radio in Columbia, Missouri, and BRUZZ radio in Brussels, Belgium. In addition to working at KTAR, Taylor is also yoga sculpt certified through Corepower Yoga and teaches multiple classes a week. She has a passion for disability reporting and all things Arizona. As a third generation Arizonan, she prides herself on her institutional knowledge of the state, specifically Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup Special: The heart of Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children’s
KTAR’s Larry Gaydos and Arizona Sports’ Dave Burns have participated in all 15 Give-A-Thons and give their perspective on the fundraiser in this week's Arizona's News Roundup.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Arizona mentioned in Trump indictment, Vallow Daybell sentenced
Arizona's News Roundup this week dives into the latest Trump indictment, the sentencing of Lori Vallow Daybell and more.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 31, 2023Untapped power: SRP hires individuals with disabilities, challenging myths, breaking employment barriers
In 2019, SRP teamed up with the Delaware-based company The Precisionists, Inc. (TPI) which creates jobs for individuals with disabilities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Alicia Navarro found after 4 years, parts of Valley get monsoon storm
Arizona's News Roundup this week covered Alicia Navarro's reappearance and monsoon season's late arrival to the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Phoenix sets new heat records, D-backs TV agreement ends
This week, Arizona's News Roundup covers the ongoing heat wave in Phoenix and the D-backs new television setup.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Phoenix in court over the Zone, Valley heat on record watch
Arizona's News Roundup this week covers Phoenix in court over the Zone and the Valley on record heat watch.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: County attorneys push back against Hobbs order, temperatures heat up
Arizona's News Roundup this week tackles county attorneys pushing back against a Katie Hobbs order and temperatures heat up.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup Special: A look back at the Yarnell Hill Fire with KTAR’s Jim Cross
In this special edition of Arizona’s News Roundup, Jim Cross sits down with Taylor Kinnerup for a 1-on-1 interview on the Yarnell Hill Fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Prop 400 fate uncertain, state has mild start to summer
Arizona’s News Roundup this week covers the Prop 400 veto, a new homelessness council and the cool start to summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup Special: Behind the story of the Without a Home series
Arizona's News Roundup this week talks about parts of the "Without a Home" series you heard, behind the scenes and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Canal killer death sentence, Phoenix PD rolls out crime reduction plan
Arizona's News Roundup this week covered the canal killer's death sentence and Phoenix Police's new crime reduction plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: 2022 election lawsuits continue, homelessness initiative launched
Arizona's News Roundup this week covered Kari Lake's latest failed election lawsuit and a new homelessness initiative.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup Special: Shazam and so long, a tribute to Al McCoy’s final call
Arizona Sports host Dave Burns and KTAR News anchor Jeff Munn joined KTAR’s managing editor, Taylor Kinnerup, to discuss what it was like growing up listening to Al McCoy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Title 42 end nears, an inside look at first day of clean up at the Zone
This week's Arizona's News Roundup covers the end of Title 42 and an inside look at first day of clean up at the Zone in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Home-cooked foods bill veto override fails, new homelessness numbers
Arizona’s News Roundup this week covered the home-cooked foods bill veto override attempt, homelessness numbers and the Phoenix Suns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023
Arizona’s News Roundup: Gov. Katie Hobbs sets veto record, 2 state lawmakers to be replaced
Arizona's News Roundup this week covered Gov. Katie Hobbs setting the veto record and the status of two state lawmakers to be replaced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Senate expels Republican lawmaker, Hobbs looks back on first 100 days
Arizona’s News Roundup this week discusses Liz Harris' expulsion, Gov. Katie Hobbs' first 100 days in office and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Coyotes, Phoenix up legal battle over Tempe arena district, Hobbs bans TikTok
This week, Arizona's News Roundup catches you up on the latest Coyotes arena drama, a Katie Hobbs TikTok ban and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Phoenix business owners win homelessness suit, Hobbs’ staffer resigns
KTAR’s Arizona’s News Roundup this week catches you up on homeless encampment updates, a change in the governor's office and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Phoenix and homelessness, Mayorkas tours southern border
Homelessness, border visits and flooding up north. The biggest headlines of the week spanned the state, so get caught up with Arizona's News Roundup.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Death penalty debate dominates headlines
The latest Arizona's News Roundup podcast catches you up on the death penalty debate, Gov. Katie Hobbs' travels, March Madness and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Arizona gets a new political party, the Kevin Durant debut that never happened
It’s been an abnormal week for politics and policing in Arizona, which is really saying something. Here are our top stories.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: 2 cyclists killed, multiple injured in West Valley crash, Hobbs visits border
From the border to basketball, it’s been a busy week in the Valley of the Sun. Catch up by listening to this week's Arizona's News Roundup.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2023Arizona’s News Roundup: Election investigation results kept under wraps, wicked winter winds
Arizona’s News Roundup Podcast takes a look at the 2020 election and why it’s making headlines now and plenty of winter weather to watch.