Ellen McNamara
Ellen McNamara co-anchors FOX 10 Xtra News @ 7 p.m. and FOX 10 News @ 10 p.m. on weeknights.
Ellen joined FOX 10 in 2021 and is thrilled to be surrounded by her family in Phoenix. She is a regional Emmy award and regional Edward R. Murrow award winning journalist. She has worked for more than two decades in local television news. Before joining FOX 10, she was the evening anchor for the CBS affiliate in Kansas City. She has also worked in newsrooms in Minneapolis, Tampa, Austin and Lubbock.
Ellen was born in Chicago and grew up in Boulder, Colorado and Dallas, Texas. While in college, she played soccer in the Big 12 and graduated summa cum laude from Texas Tech University with a degree in political science and a minor in Spanish. Ellen grew up in the news business, as her father is former CBS News correspondent Bob McNamara. However, it wasn't until she interned at the CBS affiliate in Lubbock, Texas that she fell in love with the business herself.
Ellen is an avid runner and has completed a number of marathons, including five consecutive Boston Marathons. She finished 30 minutes before the bombs went off at the finish line at the marathon in 2013, and returned to run again in 2014.
Ellen and her husband along with their son, Knox, and Golden Retriever live in Central Phoenix.
The latest from Ellen McNamara
Arizona woman pleads guilty to fake pregnancy scheme targeting former Bachelor star
Laura Owens pleaded guilty to four felony counts after lying about pregnancies to reportedly maintain relationships with men, including Bachelor star Clayton Echard.
Ex-Phoenix Police officer accused of stealing pleads not guilty
Ulises Oseguera, an ex-Phoenix Police officer who is accused of stealing money from fellow officers, appeared before a judge on April 30.
Costa Rica beach getaway turns tragic for Glendale veteran
A Glendale Air Force veteran survived being swept away by a tide in Costa Rica, but now faces kidney failure and canceled VA appointments.
Litchfield Park murders: Police release new details in case
As police continue to look for the man who allegedly killed his mom and dad at their Litchfield Home, investigators have released new details surrounding the murders.
Arizona AG announces 42 indictments in historic health care fraud takedown
Dozens face felony charges for manslaughter, drug diversion and Medicaid fraud following a sweeping investigation by Arizona AG Kris Mayes.
Surprise man accused of using Molotov cocktails in calculated murder attempt
A Surprise man is accused of attempted murder after allegedly throwing homemade explosives into his ex-girlfriend's home and forcing neighbors to evacuate.
Arizona abortion telehealth access expands as virtual clinic Hey Jane launches mail services
A telehealth clinic is launching mail-order abortion services in Arizona following a court ruling that permanently blocked a ban on virtual care.
Arizona youth flag football league relocated after complaints from Cardinals owner's brother
The Brigade, one of the largest NFL flag football leagues in the Valley, was forced to move its games away from Cherokee Elementary School following noise complaints from a small group of nearby affluent residents.
Ex-Phoenix officer indicted for allegedly stealing $11K from fellow officers
Former Phoenix Police officer Ulises Oseguera is accused of withholding pay from fellow officers for off-duty work.
ICE custody death: Family said Haitian man suffered severe tooth infection
ICE officials are responding to the death of a Haitian man while in their custody. The man died at a Scottsdale hospital on March 2, and lawmakers are calling for accountability.