Meet Mary Jo West: Phoenixs First Female AnchorMary Jo West, a pioneer in Phoenix television news, recently revisited her former station, KAET Channel Eight. She was the citys first female anchor, breaking barriers in the 1970s. Despite facing challenges, including an anchor walking off during her audition, she persevered and became a trailblazer for women in broadcasting.Wests career included covering sensitive topics like rape and domestic violence, producing a groundbreaking series on sexual assault in Phoenix, and interviewing prominent figures like Walter Cronkite. She even adopted her daughter from one of Mother Teresas orphanages after producing a documentary on the saint.Now, West volunteers at Sky Harbor International Airport, reflecting on her incredible journey and the opportunities she received.
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