
Taylor Wirtz
Taylor joined the FOX10 team as a reporter in June 2025. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she is thrilled to be just a drive away from family, and can’t wait to see all that living in the Valley has to offer.
Taylor comes to Phoenix from WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida, where she served as a weekend anchor and reported during the week. She went live from "Evacuation Zone A" while Hurricane Ian, the deadliest storm in modern Florida history, washed ashore, providing coverage until the station was knocked off the air. Her reports aired on The Weather Channel, CNN, and Fox News, among other outlets. She then anchored hours of wall-to-wall, unscripted coverage of Southwest Florida’s recovery in the weeks that followed.
Taylor also covered the Gabby Petito case, and the ensuing manhunt for Brian Laundrie in North Port that captured national attention.
Before Florida, she got her start at KTWO TV in Casper, Wyoming, where she mainly served as anchor and producer of Good Morning Wyoming. She reported on various gubernatorial, U.S. House and Senate races in the state, and enjoyed highlighting small businesses as part of the morning show.
Taylor is a proud Horned Frog, graduating from Texas Christian University in 2018.
She has a deep love for animals, and has emceed fundraisers, galas and events for Humane Societies in both Florida and Wyoming. When she’s not at work, you can find her walking her dog Scarlett, traveling, or eating somewhere yummy.
Taylor is passionate about telling emotional stories that showcase the power of the human spirit. She couldn’t be happier to have the privilege of telling stories in the Valley.
If you have a story idea for Taylor, reach out via email or send her a message on social media. And if you see her out and about, please say hello!
The latest from Taylor Wirtz
White powder incident at Arizona State Capitol under joint FBI, DPS investigation
An envelope filled with white powder at the Arizona Capitol Executive Tower led to evacuations, testing, and a joint investigation by the FBI and DPS.
Salad and Go returning to Arizona after August bankruptcy
After closing all 70 locations in August, Salad and Go is getting a second chance after closing due to rapid growth, supply chain issues, and rising costs.
Tempe microburst anniversary: Residents reflect one year after historic storm
Residents in Tempe reflect on recovery and rebuilding efforts one year after a devastating microburst damaged hundreds of homes and displaced families.
2 arrested in $93K Phoenix storage unit heist of former MLB player's gear: PD
Phoenix Police say they have arrested two people who allegedly stole $93,000 in high-end purses and former MLB player-issued gear from a storage unit.
Phoenix fire department uses e-bikes to cut mountain rescue times
The Phoenix Fire Department is deploying e-bikes on city trails to reach stranded or hurt hikers up to 50% faster.
Arizona Attorney General's Office employee indicted over Mesa neighborhood shooting that left woman dead
Officials with the Arizona Attorney General's Office say a man who was indicted for negligent homicide following a woman's shooting death in Mesa is still working for the office.
Rainbow Valley dairy farm halts operations after owner says dogs kill 60 goats
Dozens of goats at Crow's Dairy in Rainbow Valley were killed after he says a pack of roaming dogs dug under a pen fence on Wednesday morning.
Tempe burglar steals empty Mac Mini boxes instead of computers
A man shattered a window at a Tempe tech company and stole dozens of boxes, missing the actual computers sitting right in front of him.
First Fridays on Phoenix's Roosevelt Row returns with new pilot program for vendors
A new Phoenix City Council pilot program allows local business owners to host art and food vendors on private property during First Friday events.
Arizona salesman shot in the back by 80-year-old man speaks out
A 21-year-old window cleaner shares his story after being shot by an elderly homeowner in a gated community in September.









