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
Phoenix mother of 7 fatally shot by neighbor over $100 dispute, family says
A North Phoenix mother of seven was shot and killed on Monday morning following an alleged confrontation with her neighbor over a $100 repair debt from a minor car accident.
ICE agents arrive at Sky Harbor Airport amid ongoing DHS shutdown
ICE agents have been deployed at airports across the U.S., including Sky Harbor in Phoenix, to help with TSA staffing amid an ongoing government shutdown.
Triple-digit heat grips Valley-wide festivals, spring training games
As triple-digit heat reached 105°F across the Valley, event attendees relied on fans and frozen treats to stay cool.
800 Sky Harbor TSA officers without pay during partial government shutdown
A partial government shutdown has left approximately 800 TSA officers at Sky Harbor International Airport working without pay for over a month, causing severe financial strain and low morale.
Former cop weighs in on deadly shooting of Mesa mother of 7: 'No one in the right, no one in the wrong'
A former police officer is weighing in on the shooting of the Mesa mother of seven who was killed on her neighbor's porch on Feb. 28.
Woman, child rescued before officers fatally shoot man inside Phoenix apartment
A man is dead following a shootout with police near 43rd Avenue and Medlock Drive after he reportedly fired at officers.
Investigation into fatal shooting of Mesa mother could face legal hurdles, expert says
The case of a shooting that left a Mesa mother dead faces high legal hurdles as prosecutors must overcome Arizona’s Castle Doctrine, which allows deadly force if a resident reasonably fears a threat.
NAU students death: Experts detail dangers of alcohol poisoning
Medical findings showed that the 18-year-old NAU student who died following an alleged fraternity hazing event suffered from lung and brain swelling.