Jacob Luthi
Jacob Luthi joined the FOX 10 team in March 2026 as a reporter, returning to the Valley to tell stories that matter to Arizona communities.
Before coming back to Phoenix, Jacob worked as a reporter and multi-skilled journalist at 5NEWS in Fayetteville, Arkansas. There, he covered a wide range of stories, including severe weather, crime, and politics, focusing on issues impacting viewers across Northwest Arkansas and Oklahoma. He also regularly filled in on both morning and evening anchor desks.
Jacob earned his master’s degree in sports journalism from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in December 2023. During his time at Cronkite, he honed his broadcast skills as a weekly anchor and reporter for Cronkite News.
He previously graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Riverside with a bachelor’s degree in political science.
Jacob is passionate about uncovering meaningful, often overlooked stories and sharing them in a way that connects with audiences.
Outside the newsroom, he enjoys reading, playing pickleball and golf, and spending time with friends and family.
Originally from Arcadia, California, Jacob is excited to be back in the Phoenix area, just a few hours’ drive from his family.
If you have a story idea, you can reach Jacob at jacob.luthi@fox.com or connect with him on Facebook at Jacob Luthi TV.
The latest from Jacob Luthi
Arizona woman stranded in Cambodia as cruise ship suspends operations
An Arizona passenger says residents were given seven hours to leave after a residential cruise ship abruptly suspended operations in Cambodia.
Phoenix bank employees help street vendor from severe storm in viral video
Hilario Cruz Cruz and his food cart were pulled into a PNC Bank to escape wind and hail. A video of the rescue has over 1 million views on TikTok.
North Phoenix residents capture moments inside car during hailstorm
Locals share their harrowing experiences after massive hail pummeled their vehicles. Residents say they have never experienced a storm quite like it.
Woman reported missing after jog struck and killed by train in Eloy
A 47-year-old woman reported missing by her family after a morning jog was hit and killed by a train near Sunshine Boulevard and Frontier Street in Eloy.
Police involved in hotel shooting with knife-wielding individual in Tolleson
Tolleson Police officers were involved in a deadly shooting at a hotel on Saturday evening near 91st Avenue and McDowell Road.
'Picking off people': Valley man accused of plotting mass casualty attack with infamous OKC bombing 'cookbook'
Terror suspect Matthew Bjornholt allegedly referred to "The Anarchist Cookbook" as his "Bible" while outlining a mass attack on religious sites in Maricopa County.
Thieves steal $70,000 in Pokémon cards from Phoenix store, owners say
Burglars smashed through the wall of a Phoenix card shop and stole thousands of dollars in merchandise. The owners are asking the public for help to find the suspects.
Late night video of Maricopa County election workers reported to FBI, county recorder says
The Maricopa County recorder referred a video of tabulation center staff to the FBI. The Board of Supervisors clarified that employees were simply doing authorized software updates.
Maricopa County responds to late-night staff photos at tabulation center
Photos circulating on social media of Maricopa County elections staff working late at night raised questions about their presence.
Phoenix acrobat’s stolen BMW recovered with hot dog costume inside
A professional circus artist tracked down her stolen car using an app. Her performing gear is missing, but she found bizarre items left behind by the thief.