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
Glendale suspect dead after barricading himself, shooting at police officers
A barricade situation in Glendale ended Wednesday evening with a suspect dead after firing at SWAT officers. Here's what police say happened.
Monsoon: How to protect your home and avoid storm repair scams
After monsoon storms caused severe damage in parts of the Phoenix area, experts advise residents on emergency repairs, insurance claims, and avoiding contractor scams.
Avondale neighborhood recovering from consecutive severe storms, damage
Residents in the Sage Creek neighborhood are cleaning up after back-to-back storms brought unprecedented winds and damage. The National Weather Service is investigating a potential microburst.
Powerful storms cause widespread damage, power outages across Glendale, Avondale
Severe Sunday night storms swept through Glendale and Avondale, leaving many without power during extreme heat, tearing through Apollo High School on its first day of class, and sending massive construction pipes crashing into an Avondale neighborhood.
Phoenix firefighter donates kidney to husband
Firefighters dedicate their lives to saving strangers, but when a first responder in Surprise needing saving himself, the hero turned out to be his own wife.
Human remains found in backyard of Litchfield Park home: Avondale PD
Avondale Police say they have found human remains at a Litchfield Park home as part of what was initially described as a "missing persons investigation involving suspicious circumstances."
Tip from Reddit led to Goodyear teacher's arrest for alleged sexual exploitation
A 39-year-old teacher at Great Hearts Trivium Preparatory Academy in Goodyear was arrested following a cyber tip submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Phoenix dust storm triggers high pollution advisory
A category five dust storm blanketed Phoenix on Monday night, prompting a High Pollution Advisory from environmental officials as cloud cover trapped blowing dust across the area on Tuesday.
'Christmas in July': Phoenix Zoo crews get ready for ZooLights
A six-person crew works odd hours to hang holiday decorations, as Phoenix Zoo gets to work setting up the annual ZooLights event. The event will open to the public in November.
Nancy Guthrie case: Sheriff releases ransom notes sent to Tucson station
Six months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home, sheriffs in Pima County have released two ransom notes that were sent to a Tucson area television station in the aftermath of her disappearance.