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 | Oct 4, 2021Tucson-based company launches Arizona into space tourism
Tucson-based aerospace company World View on Monday officially launched the state's first space tourism program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2021Arizona becomes second state in the country to allow paid family care
A new legislative move in Arizona works to address the ongoing nationwide nursing shortage while also helping the needs of families with medically fragile individuals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2021Maricopa County receives large influx of construction permit requests
The Maricopa County Assessor's Office reported nearly twice as many construction permit requests in the first quarter of 2021 compared to both 2019 and 2020.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2021Phoenix realtor, first-time buyer give inside look at sizzling housing market
As Arizona's housing market continues to boom, it seems as though the average buyer is getting squeezed out.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2021Valley moms want paid parent care for children with disabilities to remain
Two Valley moms are petitioning to make a temporary coronavirus-era policy a permanent change for families with children who have disabilities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2021Sen. Sinema holds roundtable with hard-hit Arizona business owners
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona hosted a roundtable Monday with restaurant and event venue owners who are still licking their financial wounds trying to make their way out of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2021Metro Phoenix yoga studio closes doors in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
After almost a year of struggles due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Yoga Onyx held its last class in late February before closing its doors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 30, 2020Tech expert offers best tips and practices ahead of Cyber Monday
Tech expert Kim Komando told KTAR News 92.3 FM there are a few safety precautions to take when it comes to online shopping.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020Arizona group assists voters with information on judicial candidates
With more than 50 judges on the Maricopa County ballot, some Arizona groups are hoping to provide unbiased information for voters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2020Swipe right: Voter registration group uses dating apps for young voters
NextGen America is taking advantage of the rise in dating app downloads to register at least 30,000 young voters by November.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2020Mars rover to carry name of teen with rare disorder and Arizona ties
The name of a teen with Arizona ties will be etched on a microchip that's embedded on the newest Mars rover. But that's not the only unique thing about him.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2020Tempe company creates sanitizing robot to minimize hospital infections
A Tempe company has created a sanitizing robot that can clean every surface of a room in just 30 minutes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2020Deaf, hard of hearing advocates to give away 30,000 clear masks
In May, the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing put out a call to action to local innovators to help create a clear face mask -- and there have since been many who have answered the call.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2020Arizona advocates for the deaf are seeking clear, protective face masks
The proliferation of face masks to reduce the spread of coronavirus is resulting in communication difficulties for the hearing-impaired
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2020Phoenix autism advocates help create virtual training for police
A Phoenix advocacy group and Tempe tech company created a training program that lets police virtually learn how to address situations involving people on the autism spectrum.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2020
1 in 5 seniors turning to alcohol to cope with coronavirus quarantine
With seniors among the most vulnerable to the coronavirus, they've likely been physical distancing or completely quarantined longer and more severely than most, and they may not be coping with it in the healthiest way.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2020Taking the leap: Couples to tie the knot in Arizona on Leap Day
Some couples in Arizona are making the leap into marriage on Leap Day. How couples will celebrate the special day varies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2020Phoenix Children’s Hospital helps kids endure MRIs without anesthesia
Phoenix Children's Hospital is using a new prep program to take anesthesia out of the equation for young patients needing MRI scans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2020Maricopa County gets new jail, intake facility
The new Maricopa County jail facility operates as a medical and mental health check center, social work office, municipal court, county court and 512-bed temporary holding facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2020Valley kids learning to code without using a computer
Little Bytes is for children ages 4 to 7 to learn the basics of computer programming without using a computer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2020Valley survivor continues fight for pediatric cancer funding
Mia has hosted fundraising events with local businesses and reached out to people across the country sharing her story and encouraging them to donate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2020Phoenix autism center to offer workshops for siblings
A national peer support group for children with siblings on the autism spectrum is coming to Arizona's Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center soon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2020Valley travelers reminisce as Sky Harbor Terminal 2 closes doors
After nearly 60 years, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 2 was in operation for the final time Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2020Valley home expert gives tips for keeping a healthy home
With health fears abound, a Valley home expert gave advice on how to keep air quality fresh and keep a healthy home.