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
Community Cares: Valley dad creates chore app
Chore charts have always been a great way to keep track of who is doing what, but one Valley dad says there's a new way to keep track -- there's an app for that. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the story.
Day of giving: Press Coffee donating all proceeds from Jan. 24 to Phoenix Children's Hospital
A busy day at Press Coffee means a day of giving was well underway on Friday.
Connect2STEM event happening in Phoenix
A free STEM event is happening this weekend in the Valley. FOX 10's Anita Roman got a preview of the event.
No one injured after 2nd-alarm fire burns Phoenix business
Firefighters say no one was injured after a massive fire burned a Phoenix business overnight.
Mission accomplished: Women complete Mars simulation mission
At midday on January 4 of this year, six women set off on a journey -- a Mars simulation mission -- at the renowned Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation Habitat.
Mavrix entertainment center set to open in Scottsdale next month, 150 jobs available
Mavrix, a new entertainment center is under construction and set to open in a few weeks, but hiring is already underway.
Valley animal shelter offering pet CPR training for teens
The Arizona Animal Welfare League is inviting local teens to learn first aid basics for animals.
Cookie kick-off: Girl Scout cookie season begins Jan. 20
Heather Thornton says selling cookies with the Girl Scouts teaches girls important life lessons.
FDA: Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreaks over
The outbreaks of E. coli-tainted romaine lettuce appears to be over, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pedestrian killed in crash near Central, Broadway in Phoenix
Police say a pedestrian has been killed in an early-morning crash near Central Avenue and Broadway Road in Phoenix.