
Taylor Wirtz
Taylor joined the FOX10 team as a reporter in June 2025. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she is thrilled to be just a drive away from family, and can’t wait to see all that living in the Valley has to offer.
Taylor comes to Phoenix from WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida, where she served as a weekend anchor and reported during the week. She went live from "Evacuation Zone A" while Hurricane Ian, the deadliest storm in modern Florida history, washed ashore, providing coverage until the station was knocked off the air. Her reports aired on The Weather Channel, CNN, and Fox News, among other outlets. She then anchored hours of wall-to-wall, unscripted coverage of Southwest Florida’s recovery in the weeks that followed.
Taylor also covered the Gabby Petito case, and the ensuing manhunt for Brian Laundrie in North Port that captured national attention.
Before Florida, she got her start at KTWO TV in Casper, Wyoming, where she mainly served as anchor and producer of Good Morning Wyoming. She reported on various gubernatorial, U.S. House and Senate races in the state, and enjoyed highlighting small businesses as part of the morning show.
Taylor is a proud Horned Frog, graduating from Texas Christian University in 2018.
She has a deep love for animals, and has emceed fundraisers, galas and events for Humane Societies in both Florida and Wyoming. When she’s not at work, you can find her walking her dog Scarlett, traveling, or eating somewhere yummy.
Taylor is passionate about telling emotional stories that showcase the power of the human spirit. She couldn’t be happier to have the privilege of telling stories in the Valley.
If you have a story idea for Taylor, reach out via email or send her a message on social media. And if you see her out and about, please say hello!
The latest from Taylor Wirtz
Tempe Meals on Wheels facing 60% budget cut as Arizona lawmakers debate spending
Tempe Meals on Wheels could see up to 60% of its funding cut under new Arizona budget proposals. Organizers warn thousands of vulnerable seniors could lose food and vital daily interactions.
ASU DEI investigation: University denies allegations amid federal probe
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating alleged DEI practices at Arizona State University, prompting denials from school officials and mixed reactions from students.
Arizona Humane takes in more than 20 dogs from condemned Glendale house
Glendale Police rescued more than 20 dogs and two rabbits from a home after an animal cruelty investigation revealed inhumane conditions and a suspected illegal backyard breeding operation.
Chandler police rescue dog from 132-degree car at shopping center
Body camera footage captured the moment a Chandler police sergeant rescued a distressed dog from a hot vehicle, measuring an internal temperature of 132 degrees.
Scottsdale rate hikes announced ahead of mayor's town hall
Scottsdale residents face higher water and sewer rates following a city council vote. A town hall meeting with Mayor Lisa Borowsky will address Colorado River shortages and rising costs.
Arizona advocate pushes for law after mother kills kids amid marital separation
Prior to a mom killing her two kids before herself at a Phoenix home, police said she shot a woman who was with her husband in a parking lot, and texted him about her plans to harm the children.
Arizona holiday crowds flock to Salt River for holiday weekend tubing
Thousands of people visited the Salt River in Arizona over the Memorial Day weekend to kick off summer activities.
Record Memorial Day crowds hit the road despite four-year-high gas prices in Arizona
An estimated 973,000 Arizona residents are traveling for Memorial Day weekend despite gas prices averaging $4.80 per gallon. AAA reports high prices are not stopping record road trips.
'Very, very unnatural': Expert reacts to Phoenix morgue break-in
Forensic pathologist Dr. Rebecca Hsu points to potential mental illness and control issues after Fenris Lu allegedly sexually assaulted multiple bodies inside a Maricopa County facility.
Leroy McGill: Arizona man convicted of 'especially cruel' murder executed
On Wednesday morning, Arizona carried out the death sentence of a convicted murderer. Leroy Dean McGill was put to death by lethal injection for a crime prosecutors called "especially cruel."









