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
Kyrene School District decides on school closures: Here's what to know
Kyrene School District's governing board voted to close six of their schools. Here's what to know.
Hanukkah: Jewish leaders spreading pride, support after Sydney terror attack
Despite the extra police presence in the aftermath of the deadly attack in Australia, one rabbi said “it’s really important to spread the pride of being Jewish, especially with everything going on in the world."
Single mother's car filled with children's Christmas gifts stolen from Phoenix driveway
A Phoenix mother's gray Hyundai Sonata was stolen from her yard just weeks before Christmas, filled with all the gifts she had purchased for her two sons.
Phoenix Children's annual walk brings hope to patients, families during the holidays
A community candlelight walk was held for patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital to bring hope and joy to children battling illness.
Grandfather’s 40-hour journey becomes viral wedding miracle
Jeff Mugongo's wedding video went viral after his 93-year-old grandfather, Gatera, flew 40 hours alone from Rwanda to surprise him.
Tempe seeks public input on speed limit reductions
The city of Tempe is considering a 5 mph reduction in speed limits across seven street corridors to match changing traffic patterns, including increased residential and pedestrian use.
Valley Fever infection leads to man's arm amputation
Sergio Moreno Moran required the amputation of his right arm after a wrist injury and subsequent surgery awakened a previously unknown, dormant case of Valley Fever in his body.
Dashcam captures alleged Queen Creek hit-and-run crash
A dashcam captured the moment a woman was hit head-on by a driver in Queen Creek on Nov. 17.
Family grieves son killed in 'random act of violence' by suspect police linked to another murder
A Valley family is remembering a lost loved one, who was murdered in a random act of violence by a man police said killed another man the week before.
Mesa Public Schools faces $1.4B repair bill for aging campuses
Mesa Public Schools, Arizona's largest district, is facing a $1.4 billion infrastructure need due to aging schools, many of which date back to the 1950s and suffer from problems like failing HVAC systems and roof leaks.