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 | May 27, 2022
Phoenix Police use virtual reality headsets to train for calls in the field

The Phoenix Police Department is one of the first law enforcement agencies in the country to use virtual reality to provide officers training in the field.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2022
Arizona man hopes to help national research program diversify health care system

A national research program working with Banner Health and the University of Arizona aims to diversify the health care system and one Arizona man hopes he can be a part of that change.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2022
Arizona schools chief Hoffman concerned about staffing next fall amid teacher shortage

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said Monday she’s worried there won’t be enough teachers for next school year amid a shortage.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2022
Public-private partnership in the Valley looking to make grilling a little greener

The summer season usually means firing up the grill for some barbecue and now public and private leaders in Arizona are partnering to figure out how to make grilling better for the environment.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2022
Arizona sees unusual spike in flu cases this spring

Arizona is seeing a spike in flu cases this spring, which could leave some major pharmacies in the state running low on medication.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2022
Arizona water officials warn the state could move into a deeper stage of drought by August

The Colorado River has reached drastically low water levels and Arizona experts don’t see conditions improving in the near future.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2022
Gov. Doug Ducey’s plan to use desalinated water in Arizona will be pricey, expert says

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is making a push to bring desalinated water to the state with a potential $1 billion investment, but an expert says that is going to be expensive.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2022
New law cracks down on human smuggling and child sex crimes in Arizona

A new Arizona law hopes to prevent tragedies like the smuggling-related crash near Casa Grande last week that killed three people.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2022
Experts say Arizona is entering an era of limits when it comes to state’s water future

Arizona was once in a great spot when it came to conserving water, but a drastic population growth has pushed the state into what experts say is an era of limits.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2022
Man looks back on journey with COVID-19 after receiving double-lung transplant in Arizona

From helping rehabilitate COVID-19 patients to getting a positive diagnosis of his own and needing a double-lung transplant, one man is looking back at his journey with the virus.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 31, 2022
Interactive art exhibit at ASU in remains of 1930s bank focuses on Black Wall Street stories

The Banking While Black exhibit in Tempe explores the history and stories of Black Wall Streets in three cities in the 1930s.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2022
Soon-to-be ASU graduate hopes to stop phones from overheating in the Arizona heat

A soon-to-be Arizona State University graduate has developed a way to prevent cell phones from overheating during Arizona’s triple-digit summers.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2022
Intel hopes to increase workforce diversity by 2030 through 2 Valley programs

One of the biggest international tech companies, with a large footprint the Phoenix area, is setting out to make its workforce more inclusive and diverse.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2022
Glendale Fire Department, Valley nonprofit use dogs to help relieve stress of recruits

Glendale Fire Department recruits got to take a break from training on Monday afternoon and have fun with dogs during “Yappy Hour," an event meant to help relieve some of the stress associated with becoming a firefighter.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2022
Hundreds of migrants dropped off at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport daily, official says

A Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport official said hundreds of migrants come to the airport each day, many without finalized travel plans, as the crisis at the southern border continues.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 10, 2022
Former Arizona foster kid utilizes nonprofit to attend college, succeed outside of system

After aging out of the Arizona foster care system at 18, Valley resident Tysheria Harrell turned to a local nonprofit to receive the resources she needed in order to succeed as an adult.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2022
Arizona creator of interactive doll aims to bring more women of color into STEM industry

A Black information technology professional hopes to increase the number of minorities in her industry by using a doll that teaches kids about computer science.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2022
First lady Jill Biden highlights Intel, community college training program in visit to Valley

First lady Jill Biden during a trip to Phoenix on Monday promoting President Joe Biden’s agenda took time to visit Intel's campus in Chandler and highlight a training program the company is doing in partnership with Maricopa community colleges.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 2022
Valley Ukrainian man describes family’s life in the country during conflict with Russia

A Valley Ukrainian man with family still in the country calls the conflict with Russia very unsettling.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2022
Arizona voters to decide on additional identification requirements for mail-in ballots

Arizona voters in November will decide whether to require additional identification requirements for the state's popular vote-by-mail system.
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2022
GCU gives Arizona foster care students opportunity to go to college debt free

Children aging out of the Arizona foster care system now have the opportunity to get a college degree without going into debt.
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2022
New Phoenix fire chief plans to focus on community, department members

The Phoenix Fire Department on Tuesday swore in Mike Duran as its new chief, with the 27-year veteran laying out his plans for the department in a speech.
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2022
Expired COVID-19 at-home test could provide inaccurate results, Arizona doctor says

An Arizona doctor recommends people check their at-home COVID-19 test before using it as an expired test could provide inaccurate results.
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2022
Black community’s distrust of medical field stems from years of mistreatment, ASU professor says

The COVID-19 pandemic pointed out many holes in the medical field, but one issue that came to light was the distrust the Black community had in the system.