KTAR.com editor
Kylie Werner
Kylie Werner is a web content editor for KTAR.com. Werner is from Bonita, California, or just 15 minutes south of San Diego. Since graduating from the Cronkite school in December 2023, she has spent her time covering local and hyperlocal news for Times Media Group and InMaricopa. In addition to her job at KTAR, she works a freelance food features writer for The Takeout. Werner has also written for The Advocate and had stories picked up by Phoenix Business Journal, Prescott eNews, KGUN 9 Tucson News, The Daily Courier and The Gila Herald.
Expertise
News writing
Feature writing
Copy editing
Food coverage
Music
Education
Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, with a minor in communications
Achievement & Awards
Had cover stories for two InMaricopa magazines in 2024 and 2025
Interviewed Jason Mraz in 2023 on his new album and the tour that he did
Wrote on and photographed the Arizona Cardinals’ menu for the 2024 season
Interviewed famous race car driver Mario Andretti for new Andretti Indoor Karting & Games location in West Valley
Social media profiles
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | 10 hours agoChandler Fashion Center expanding dining lineup with La Popular Cocina Mexicana
The eatery is expected to open at the shopping mall in fall 2027. It offers elevated traditional Mexican cuisine.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | 11 hours agoEast Valley gym owners opening Arizona’s 1st Mahana Fresh restaurant next door
The restaurant's menu will consist of customizable bowls, wraps and smoothies. It also expects to cover a full range of protein and macro needs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | 13 hours agoPoll shows majority of Arizonans are against eliminating national monument lands
It found that 83% of voters were opposed to eliminating some national monument lands in Arizona, with 61% being strongly opposed. That included 71% of Republicans, 86% of independents and 96% of Democrats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2026West Valley man accused of sexually abusing runaway teen
Jaiden Orion Segundo, 26, was booked into Maricopa County Jail on Wednesday on six charges of sexual conduct with a minor and a probation violation charge.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 18, 2026Calling all foodies! Arizona Restaurant Week returns for 10 days at almost 300 eateries
The 10-day event runs through Sept. 27 with nearly 300 restaurants offering prix-meals meal options for $33, $44 or $55.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2026Woman dies after early morning hit-and-run in east Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department identified the woman who died as 40-year-old Jennifer Knephfler.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Sep 16, 2026ASU gets $2M federal grant to develop water reuse tech for semiconductor manufacturing
As part of the project, ASU's Macro Technology Works in Tempe will test and certify new water treatment technology, creating the data needed for the industry to adopt water-saving solutions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2026Arizona man accused of stealing deceased mother’s Social Security benefits
Ruffin Alford III is alleged to have kept $104,013 in Social Security benefits. He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 16, 2026KTAR town hall panelists weigh on Prop 144, a ballot measure about elections
Should voters have to provide government-issued IDs to cast a ballot, whether in person or by mail?
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 15, 2026Prop 320 receives no support during KTAR News town hall, compared to ‘punishment referral’
Panelists explained why they oppose a ballot measure that would force certain school districts to spend at least 60% of their budget on direct instructional expenses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2026Former Green Beret who led ASU hockey workout was reportedly not vetted, had no contract
The Arizona Republic reported that Tim Zeisel did not sign the consultant policy form that's required by ASU's Athletic Department guidelines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2026Drunk driver sentenced to 24 years for crash in Gilbert that killed Lyft driver, 2 passengers
Robb Louis Hintzsche pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for his role in the fatal collision, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 15, 2026KTAR News holds ‘The Issues That Matter’ town hall to break down ballot propositions
The forum is being hosted at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be livestreamed on the KTAR News YouTube page.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Car crashes 150 feet off side of South Mountain in Phoenix
The woman inside the car was able to get herself out safely. It is not clear what led to the crash.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Scattered storms move through parts of East Valley
There are increased chances of rain in the Valley until Wednesday, when the probability for precipitation reaches 60% to 70%.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Amazon employee dies after collapsing while working in Goodyear
Despite employees and first responders providing life-saving measures, the 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Human remains found along Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park
It's unclear if the discovery was related to the search for a man still missing after flash flooding last month.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Sep 14, 20263 arrested after allegedly trespassing at border wall construction site in Arizona
Deputies were called to a restricted construction area along the border for reports regarding multiple protesters trespassing. They were asked to leave by security but refused.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Parents arrested after 5-year-old Peoria boy left in car dies
The Peoria Police Department identified the parents as Mihail and Anca Sabo.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Police identify man killed in south Phoenix robbery shooting
Damarion Goins, 20, was found by his girlfriend in a backyard hours after the shooting. No arrests have been made.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 20262 dead after boat hits peninsula, flips at Lake Havasu
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office identified the deceased as 65-year-old Charles Romer and 59-year-old Jennifer Luzzi of Lake Havasu City.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2026Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix
The nonprofit said it is reviewing security footage and working with law enforcement to identify a suspect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 20261 dead, 1 in critical condition after shooting in East Valley
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found the victims in the roadway near Avenida del Yaqui and Calle Guadalupe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2026Noche UFC breaks Desert Diamond Arena’s all-time gross record
It also claimed UFC's highest domestic fight night gate with ticket sales nearing $4.5 million.