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 her, please shoot her an email at taylor.wirtz@fox.com, or send her a message on social media. And if you see her out and about, please say hello!
The latest from Taylor Wirtz
US 60 closed in both directions in Mesa due officer-involved shooting
The Arizona Department of Transportation says US 60 is closed in both directions due to a law enforcement situation.
'I'm breathing for her now': 911 call released before death of Rebekah Baptiste
The 911 call in the case of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste has been released, revealing an apparent lack of emotion from the woman who called for help after claiming the girl was found unresponsive by neighbors.
Dedicated fans brave heat to tailgate at Cardinals preseason opener
Football has returned to the Valley, and with it, the tradition of tailgating, though most fans opted to escape the intense heat by heading directly into State Farm Stadium.
'Something to behold': Phoenix celebrates 35th anniversary of I-10 Deck Park Tunnel
A piece of history for the city of Phoenix is celebrating its 35th anniversary this weekend: the opening of the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel through downtown.
Extreme heat temporarily forces AAWL to limit dog adoptions: How you can help
Due to extreme heat, the Arizona Animal Welfare League temporarily closed its doors to adoptions, as its kennel buildings lack central air conditioning.
Man arrested for throwing sex toy at Phoenix Mercury crowd, court docs say
An 18-year-old man was arrested while at a Phoenix Mercury game after police say he threw a sex toy toward the seats in front of him, hitting a man and his niece.
Man survives third-degree burns from a backyard fall in Phoenix
A man who suffered third-degree burns after a backyard fall is sharing his cautionary tale as contact burns rise in the Phoenix area due to the extreme heat.
Zariah Dodd: Arrests made in pregnant teen's murder, including unborn baby's father
Two suspects have been arrested in the murder of 16-year-old Zariah Dodd, who was found dead at a park in Phoenix. One of the suspects is the father of Dodd's unborn child, police said.
Twin calves born in Mesa survive despite premature birth
A pair of two twin baby calves who are the size of cats are beating the odds by simply staying alive, and it has also taught the woman who owns them a lesson she won't soon forget.
Christina Chapman: New details on Arizona woman sentenced in scheme involving North Korea
Between October 2020 and 2023, Christina Marie Chapman is said to have helped North Korean IT workers secure stolen identities of U.S. citizens and residents, and the identities were reportedly used to get the North Korean workers remote jobs with American companies.