
Anita Roman
Anita Roman joined FOX 10 News in July 2011 and is thrilled to be part of the FOX 10 Family.
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
Phoenix City Council votes 8-1 to legalize casitas in backyards
Phoenix city leaders voted 8-1 to approve a proposal that would once again allow homeowners to build full-fledged living units in their backyards.
Man shot, killed in north Phoenix neighborhood
Officers were called to an area near 8th Street and Grovers Avenue at around 4:30 a.m. for a shooting call and found the man severely wounded.
Former Phoenix officer acquitted of sexual assault suing for wrongful termination: 'Malicious liars'
Sean Pena was fired from the Phoenix Police Department back in 2020. A year ago, he was acquitted on all charges.
Car crashes into Phoenix home, killing grandfather sleeping inside; driver arrested
The collision happened at around 1 a.m. on Aug. 23 near 31st Avenue and Southern.
Woman wanted for Nordstrom Rack theft in Phoenix
Phoenix police say Sarah Jones, 46, also threatened a security guard with pepper spray who tried to stop her.
Rescuing dogs in the heat: A ride-along with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control field officer Sarah Krawiec's job is to rescue stray and injured dogs - it's a tough one, made even more difficult by the Arizona summer heat.
Phoenix monsoon storms bring measurable rainfall, storm damage in San Tan Valley | Aug. 17
Thursday night's rain is official. The National Weather Service recorded 0.2" of rain at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport just before 9 p.m., ending a 147-day streak without measurable rainfall.
Brush fire burning at Salt River bottom
It appears to be burning at the Salt River bottom. Crews are on standby letting the fire burn itself out.
Women4Women: Arizona nonprofit hands out menstrual products for women in need
In 2022, Women4Women delivered 25,677 of their bags, and this year, from January through July, they have already distributed over 25,000 bags.
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control in need of veterinarians
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) is in need of vets to help with spaying and neutering adopted animals.