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
Student mariachi group from Tempe set to be featured at international conference in Switzerland
Kyrene Middle School's award-winning mariachi student group, as well as their teacher, is set to be recognized internationally during a conference.
Fallen MCSO deputy laid to rest after deadly assault in Avondale
Deputy Juan "Johnny" Ruiz, was assaulted while taking a suspect with felony warrants into custody on Oct. 9, and died on Oct. 11. The three-year veteran of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was laid to rest on Oct. 19.
Gilbert boy who underwent liver transplant holding blood drives to help others
A 4-year-old Gilbert boy who recently had a liver transplant and several blood transfusions is holding blood drives to try and help others.
Tempe Union High School District to phase out school resource officers on campus
To keep school resource officers or not is the question Tempe Union High School District board members were faced with Wednesday night as some say it's time for a change, and others say their presence on campus is necessary.
Reselling 'amazing finds' helps Phoenix woman pay off debt, support family
A Phoenix woman is making a name for herself by selling her "amazing finds" online. While doing so, she can pay off debt and provide for her family.
'It's a long road': Gila Bend still rebuilding after monsoon flooding devastated the town
Back in August, heavy flooding devastated the small town of Gila Bend, killing two people and forcing dozens of helicopter rescues.
Days after Ariz. woman was found dead inside home, crews are dealing with subsequent rat infestation problem
On Sept. 23, a hoarding situation was discovered at a home in Peoria, and in the aftermath of the discovery, people living in the area are now dealing with a big rat problem. Meanwhile, crews are working to round up the rats.
Driver shortage prompts Peoria Unified bus route cancellations
A number of Peoria Unified School District bus routes are being cancelled for the rest of the week due to a bus driver shortage.
Amid ongoing drought, water catchments across Arizona help keep wildlife alive
Hundreds of water catchments are maintained by the Arizona Game and Fish Department to keep wild animals alive and thriving during the state's historic drought.
2021 Arizona State Fair no longer relocating to Wild Horse Pass near Chandler
The Arizona State Fair will no longer relocate to Wild Horse Pass for the 2021 season, fair officials said.