Ali Vetnar
Ali Vetnar is a reporter at KTAR News. Growing up in Phoenix, she's now reporting on the streets of her hometown. Ali joined the KTAR newsroom after she graduated college from Arizona Christian University in 2017 with a degree in communications with an emphasis in broadcasting. Her career started at the editor desk, but her passion for storytelling led her into the community meeting people face to face to tell their stories. She is passionate about stories involving social justice, first responders and public safety. You can follow her on Twitter @Ali_Vetnar and Facebook at @AliVetnar.
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Valley group’s mission to build vaccine trust may be harder with J&J pause
A community group based in Phoenix believes they will have to work harder to build vaccine trust among diverse communities with health agencies recommending Tuesday a pause for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after reports of blood clots in a small group of people.Comments -
A look inside the Phoenix Fire alarm room during telecommunicators week
While they often go unseen, 911 dispatchers and public safety radio communicators in Phoenix are receiving recognition this week for their vital role in the community. -
Upcoming SpaceX flight a dream come true for Valley college professor
It’s a dream come true for an aspiring astronaut. That’s how South Mountain Community College geoscience professor Sian Proctor describes the opportunity to take flight in the upcoming first-of-its-kind SpaceX mission. -
New federal law extends relief to foster youth in Arizona amid pandemic
Current and former foster youth that aged out of the system are now eligible to receive additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of a new federal law. -
Parents wary of football concussions but let kids play other contact sports
A majority of Arizona parents report they will forbid their kids from playing football due to concerns over concussions, but a survey found the concerns are not consistent throughout other contact sports that also have a high risk for concussions. -
Tentative contract would reform Phoenix police policies to build trust
A preliminary agreement has been reached between the city of Phoenix and the union representing Phoenix police officers on a contract that would reform current policies in hopes of building trust between police and the community. -
Arizona bills closing workers’ comp loopholes for firefighters nears last step
Arizona firefighters' years-long fight over workers' compensation denial could soon be coming to a close as two mirrored bills move through the Arizona Legislature. -
Drug seizures in Phoenix hit historic milestone amid COVID-19 pandemic
While many things in day-to-day life slowed down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, drugs making their way into Phoenix did not. -
Goodyear firefighter who died of cancer to be honored with Mount Everest hike
A seven-person team will hike Mount Everest in April to honor Goodyear firefighter Austin Peck, who passed away in 2019 after battling a rare form of cancer believed to be a direct result of his job on a fire truck. -
Sixth annual event to focus on support of mental health for Arizona officers
Several Valley agencies will come together on the sixth annual Officer Wellness Day to better support the mental health of officers and help them process the difficult situations that so often arise.
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