Anita Roman
Anita Roman joined FOX 10 News in July of 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
Arizona Helping Hands serving foster kids during pandemic
Nonprofits in Arizona are seeing a huge decline in donations due to the spread of COVID-19, which helps organizations like Helping Hands of Arizona help hundreds, if not thousands of kids. The organization helps foster kids in need with essential items and more - and the demand hasn't decreased, so they're in need of donations.
Fry's installing glass shields at registers to combat spread of COVID-19
The checkout aisles at a number of Valley grocery stores are starting to look a little different.
Valley mother of boy born prematurely raising money for March of Dimes
Many are thinking outside of the box during this time of staying at home and social distancing. One Valley charity is pivoting to raise money.
Coronavirus changes at the Phoenix Zoo
FOX 10's Anita Roman went to the zoo to see how the closures are affecting the animals and how people at home can see the animals.
Phoenix company that manufactures men's accessories now making masks
A valley company that's in the business of making men’s accessories is switching gears and making masks.
Valley medical centers implement walk-in clinics to relieve urgent care rooms
The CORE Institute is offering walk-in orthopedic urgent care services to relieve emergency rooms currently overwhelmed by coronavirus cases. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Valley medical centers implement walk-in clinics to relieve urgent care rooms
The CORE Institute is offering walk-in orthopedic urgent care services to relieve emergency rooms currently overwhelmed by coronavirus cases. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Army Corps of Engineers aids Arizona as COVID-19 surge looms
Officials from Arizona’s health department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are scouring sites to see how quickly it could be running if an expected surge of coronavirus cases hits.
Valley company donates thousands of masks to Banner Health and City of Phoenix
ON Semiconductor has donated 5,000 face masks for first responders and healthcare workers to fight against the coronavirus.
Valley stores opening early for seniors amid COVID-19 outbreak
Many Arizona stores are doing what they can to help older adults amid the coronavirus outbreak.