Taylor Tasler

Taylor Tasler, a multimedia reporter, joined KTAR News as an intern in 2020 and was promoted to a full-time role in 2021. A Fall 2020 graduate of Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Reno native enjoys covering politics, COVID-19 and immigration.

ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2023
New Welcome Center gives extra support for Arizona youth entering foster care system

The Arizona Department of Child Safety has opened a new Welcome Center to facilitate kids' entry into the state's foster care system.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2023
Arizona’s highway crashes on the rise: Here’s what’s contributing to them

The number of crashes on Arizona highways is up, but the top contributing factors remain the same.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2023
‘Away for a Day’: Scottsdale Unified implements cellphone policy, tracking app for parents

The Scottsdale Unified School District has implemented the “Away for the Day” policy for students in pre-K through 8th grade.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2023
Maricopa County mailing residents new voter ID cards in mail due to boundary changes

Some Maricopa County residents could see a new voter identification card in their mailbox within the next two weeks.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2023
Arizona burn center sees rise in injuries due to extreme heat

Arizona's only burn center has seen a rise in the number of people being admitted for contact burn injuries over the past three years.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2023
Planned Parenthood Arizona grapples with obstacles 1 year after Roe v. Wade reversal

One year after Roe V. Wade was overturned, Arizona’s largest health care provider and its patients continue to face challenges, according to Planned Parenthood Arizona (PPAZ).
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2023
Gov. Hobbs hopes to ensure access to birth control during next legislative session

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and local leaders announced a plan to protect birth control access for all Arizonans in the next legislative session.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2023
SRP prepares to meet Valley power needs as demand grows

To meet increasing demand, Salt River Project has installed two flexible natural gas turbines at a West Valley generating station.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2023
Without a Home: Roots of metro Phoenix homelessness problem run deep

The issue of homelessness in metro Phoenix has been a fixture in local and national headlines recently, but the complex problem has been growing for some time.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023
Report: Arizona could generate billions from increased postsecondary enrollment

A new report shows Arizona could gain billions in revenue from increasing college enrollment and completion.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023
Here’s what KTAR News saw during visit to US-Mexico border in Arizona ahead of Title 42 end

Ahead of the end of Title 42, KTAR reporter Taylor Tasler visited the southern border in the Yuma Sector, where she spoke with CBP and migrants crossing into the U.S.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2023
MCSO’s Paul Penzone aiming to curb ‘devastation’ of fentanyl in jails

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone believes there's a fentanyl problem in his jails and plans to take a proactive approach to curbing it.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2023
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona pushes for immigration reforms to bolster workforce

Amidst an effort at the state and federal levels to make Arizona a manufacturing hub comes a struggle to staff a skilled workforce.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2023
Arizona Legislature prepared to override Hobbs’ veto on home-cooked foods bill

A recent veto from Gov. Katie Hobbs has Democrats and Republicans in the Arizona Legislature preparing to override the decision.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023
Foundation opens 2nd resource center for incarcerated women in Arizona prisons

A new center at the Perryville prison in Goodyear will give more incarcerated women a second chance at a career once they’re released.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2023
Valley school district cuts absenteeism rate in half in less than a year

As schools dealt with chronic absenteeism after the COVID-19 pandemic, one Valley district has reduced the amount in less than a year.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2023
Supporters gather in Goodyear firefighter’s effort to get work-related cancer claim covered

Hundreds of firefighters and supporters gathered in Phoenix after a company denied a Goodyear firefighters work-related cancer claim.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2023
Arizona corrections director says drugs getting into prisons, has plan for reform

Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry Director Ryan Thornell knows drugs are in prisons and has a plan for reform.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2023
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks on prison priority, problems and plans for reform

In an exclusive interview, Katie Hobbs spoke on why she has made state prisons a priority, problems she's encountered and plans for reforming the system.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2023
Valley students taking peer-to-peer approach when raising awareness for fentanyl

A group of students at Valley schools are working together to raise awareness of the deadly effects of fentanyl.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2023
Sen. Mark Kelly on possible Colorado River crash: ‘It’s not going to happen’

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly said last week that he will not let the Colorado River crash amid water shortages.
ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 9, 2023
Gov. Hobbs announces members of Bipartisan Election Task Force

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday announced her appointees to the new Bipartisan Elections Task Force.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2023
Arizona poison centers warn of high levels of fentanyl found in cocaine

Arizona poison centers are warning of high levels of fentanyl found in illicit cocaine after concerning cases arose over the weekend.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2023
Arizona hospital out more than $26M after providing medical care to migrant patients

The Yuma Regional Medical Center felt a surge of its own as migrants have racked up more than $26 million in medical bills over a year.