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.

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Urban search and rescue team in Phoenix ready if needed
Urban search and rescue team in Phoenix ready if needed
Police, EMT's, firefighters; all the first responders in Oklahoma didn't hesitate when it was time to go in and start searching and pulling out survivors. They're trained for it.
Police, EMT's, firefighters; all the first responders in Oklahoma didn't hesitate when it was time to go in and start searching and pulling out survivors. They're trained for it.
Valley woman becomes grandmother twice in one hour
Valley woman becomes grandmother twice in one hour
A valley woman became a grandmother twice in less than an hour. Two of her daughter gave birth on the same day, almost at the same time, both at Banner Desert Hospital in Mesa.
A valley woman became a grandmother twice in less than an hour. Two of her daughter gave birth on the same day, almost at the same time, both at Banner Desert Hospital in Mesa.
Local no-kill organization holds event to empty animal shelter
Local no-kill organization holds event to empty animal shelter
The state's first and largest no-kill organization held a huge event Saturday to clear their shelter.
The state's first and largest no-kill organization held a huge event Saturday to clear their shelter.
The dark side of social media: Young girls showcasing bodies on Instagram
The dark side of social media: Young girls showcasing bodies on Instagram
It's a hot new trend on the popular site "Instagram." A darker side of social media that showcases young women's bodies. Teens, girls as young as ten, competing for attention and approval.
It's a hot new trend on the popular site "Instagram." A darker side of social media that showcases young women's bodies. Teens, girls as young as ten, competing for attention and approval.
Good workout! Just how accurate is that calorie count?
Good workout! Just how accurate is that calorie count?
More than 50-million people belong to a health club. 16 percent of those people say they rely on the machines they use to track their progress. But just how accurate are those machines?
More than 50-million people belong to a health club. 16 percent of those people say they rely on the machines they use to track their progress. But just how accurate are those machines?
Friends of Alexander react to Jodi Arias verdict, call it justice
Friends of Alexander react to Jodi Arias verdict, call it justice
The past five years have been gut wrenching for family and friends of Travis Alexander. They were anxious for a verdict of first degree murder, and when they finally heard from the jury, they looked relieved.
The past five years have been gut wrenching for family and friends of Travis Alexander. They were anxious for a verdict of first degree murder, and when they finally heard from the jury, they looked relieved.
Facebook, a gateway for affairs
Facebook, a gateway for affairs
How many friends do you have on Facebook? And how many are acquaintances from high school or college? Maybe you've recently started keeping in touch with an old love.
How many friends do you have on Facebook? And how many are acquaintances from high school or college? Maybe you've recently started keeping in touch with an old love. Ever think about rekindling that flame?
Prayers for Angelica makes rounds on Facebook
Prayers for Angelica makes rounds on Facebook
A two pound tumor, the size of a honeydew melon, is removed from the abdomen of a valley girl. At just 9 years old, doctors tell her parents its Stage III cancer.
A two pound tumor, the size of a honeydew melon, is removed from the abdomen of a valley girl. At just 9 years old, doctors tell her parents its Stage III cancer.
Attorneys for Arias claim juror misconduct
Attorneys for Arias claim juror misconduct
There was no testimony in the Jodi Arias trial on Monday, but there is still a lot going on in the case.
There was no testimony in the Jodi Arias trial on Monday, but there is still a lot going on in the case.
Communing with the dead through a psychic
Communing with the dead through a psychic
Do you believe people can communicate with the dead? They're called psychic mediums and the phenomenon is becoming increasingly popular.
Do you believe people can communicate with the dead? They're called psychic mediums and the phenomenon is becoming increasingly popular.

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