Salgado will also lead Telemundo Investiga, the station’s new investigative unit in Arizona
PHOENIX, Ariz. – April 13, 2026 –Telemundo 39 / KTAZ and Telemundo 40 / KHRR, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, announced today that Liliana Salgado has joined Noticiero Telemundo Arizona as multimedia and investigative reporter. She will make her on-air debut today and will also lead Telemundo Investiga.
Telemundo Investiga is the station’s new investigative unit in Arizona focused on exposing irregularities, uncovering wrongdoing and holding institutions accountable, with the goal of driving meaningful impact in local communities.
Most recently, Salgado served as a video journalist at Reuters, where she reported on enterprise and breaking news stories. Prior, she spent nearly six years at Univision Arizona, where her reports focused on public safety, immigration, education, housing and government accountability. During her time there, she earned a total of 19 regional Emmy Awards.
“Liliana’s investigative mindset, strong storytelling skills and deep understanding of the issues affecting Arizona’s Hispanic communities make her the right journalist to help launch Telemundo Investiga,” said Noe Gonzalez, Vice President of News for Telemundo Arizona. “Her commitment to accountability journalism, natural curiosity, and ability to connect with our audience—combined with the editorial maturity and technical expertise she brings—make her an outstanding addition to our newsroom.”
A bilingual journalist born and raised in Phoenix, Salgado began her professional career at Univision Nevada, where she worked as a multimedia journalist producing daily news and enterprise stories for the Las Vegas market. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, with a minor in Spanish, from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Noticiero Telemundo Arizona is presented on Telemundo 39 and Telemundo 40 Monday through Friday at 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., and 10 p.m., and weekends at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
About Telemundo 39
Telemundo 39 / KTAZ is Telemundo’s local television station serving the Spanish-speaking community in the Phoenix area for over 30 years. Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo 39 delivers local breaking news, weather, entertainment, and sports coverage across a variety of platforms, including Noticiero Telemundo Arizona, online at TelemundoArizona.com, and via mobile, OTT, and social media channels. The station has received multiple awards for its commitment to journalism and community service.
About Telemundo 40
Telemundo 40 / KHRR is Telemundo’s local television station serving the Spanish-speaking community in the Tucson area for over 30 years. Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo 40 delivers local breaking news, weather, entertainment, and sports coverage across a variety of platforms, including Noticiero Telemundo Arizona, online at TelemundoArizona.com, and via mobile, OTT, and social media channels. The station has received multiple awards for its commitment to journalism and community service.
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