Anita Roman
Anita Roman joined FOX 10 News in July 2011 and is thrilled to be part of the FOX 10 Family. She co-anchors AZAM on weekdays starting at 4:30 a.m.
Even though she was born and raised in Chicago, Phoenix captured Anita's heart when she came out for her first job in television news years ago!
Anita comes to Phoenix from the NBC affiliate in Las Vegas via the Midwest, where she anchored first the weekend newscasts, then the midday show in Springfield, IL.
Anita has reported on everything from presidential visits to deadly tornadoes to crime and education. The Illinois Times named Anita "Best Journalist."
Anita was born and raised in Chicago. She is fluent in Polish and didn't speak English until she was three years old. She attended DePaul University in Chicago, where she got a real taste of big city news.
Anita interned for WLS-TV twice and for NBC Network News in Chicago. Anita ventured out west for her first job in television news, leaving behind her family and friends for a career she loves.
She worked for KTVK-TV in Phoenix before moving on to Yakima, WA to report and anchor.
Anita has an enormous passion for television journalism. She feels that every story covered is an opportunity to make a difference and to help someone. She loves getting out in the community and listening to the concerns of local residents.
During her time in Las Vegas, Anita reported on the O.J. Simpson arrest, the Monte Carlo fire and Hepatitis C Health scare, which affected thousands of residents there. She canvassed a North Las Vegas neighborhood with Hillary Clinton and reported live on the historic democratic debates held in the Valley.
She has appeared on MSNBC, CNN and the Today Show.
When she's not working, Anita and her fiancé love to pamper and spoil their Chihuahua "Shorty." They also enjoy hiking all the local mountain ranges and taking advantage of the gorgeous weather here in the Valley. On warm nights they take their 1963 Cadillac Convertible for a spin or hop on one of their custom motorcycles for a ride up Camelback Mountain.
Anita is also an avid reader, shopper and is studying to be fluent in Spanish.
The latest from Anita Roman
Desert Dogs: Valley company gives back to veterans
A Valley company started by veterans works to help veterans by giving them a new lease on life, not just by offering employment. Desert Dogs is a for profit company that wants to make a difference as well.
3-year-old boy dies after being found unconscious in pool, Phoenix firefighters say
A 3-year-old boy has died after he was found unconscious and not breathing in a pool near 64th Street and Cactus Road, Phoenix Fire said.
Arizona weather forecast: Stormy evening in the Phoenix area
A cloudy afternoon made way for a stormy night in Phoenix on Thursday.
Arizona weather forecast: Storms roll through the Phoenix area
Storms began rolling into the Valley around 8 p.m., bringing rain, lightning and thunder.
Arizona weather forecast: Warm temps, chance for storms in Phoenix
The high in Phoenix on July 23 will top out near 110°F, and we'll see about a 30% chance for afternoon and evening storms.
Arizona weather forecast: Monsoon chances all week in Phoenix
It was a busy weather weekend for some parts of Arizona, and this week in the Valley, there will be a chance for more monsoon storms every day.
TSA External Decoy Program: Volunteers can assist in training dogs at Sky Harbor Airport
If you have flown through just about any airport, you have probably noticed a TSA K-9 or two screening passengers. If not and you're curious to learn more, you can volunteer for a unique program at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Arizona weather forecast: Phoenix staying hot as we near the weekend
Thursday will be another hot day in the Valley, but there is a slim chance of rain.
Arizona weather forecast: Warmer temps expected in Phoenix
Temperatures in the Valley will remain above normal on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
Arizona weather forecast: Tuesday brings warm temps, more rain
Tuesday brought warm temps to the Valley and some more rain.