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 NEWS | 9 hours ago15 people unaccounted for after flash flooding at Grand Canyon
The park service is asking anyone with knowledge of hikers or backpackers in the area on Saturday to contact its Investigative Services Branch.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | 10 hours agoNorthbound SR 51 reopens following pavement improvement project
The northbound side of the freeway — which was shut between Indian School Road and Colter Street — reopened earlier than anticipated.
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ARIZONA NEWS | 11 hours agoMan dead after chain reaction crash involving 3 vehicles in west Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department identified the deceased man as Kevin Lyman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | 12 hours agoChild dies after rollover golf cart crash near Anthem
A family member was driving the cart while three children were sitting on a bench seat within it when the rollover occurred.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | 13 hours agoFlood watch in effect as storms, rain expected to hit Valley
The National Weather Service for Phoenix explained that the lower deserts could receive anywhere from half an inch to an inch of rain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2026Multiple high school cross-country runners treated for heat-related illness in Chandler
Two participants showed signs of heat-related illness and were taken to a nearby hospital after being treated at the scene.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 20263 arrested after fight at a high school football game in west Phoenix
During the fight, a deputy with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Phoenix police officers were assaulted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2026Arizona man sentenced to federal prison for assault with zip tie strangulation
In January 2025, Jarret Haines punched a woman multiple times before strangling her with a zip tie until she lost consciousness.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 29, 2026ADOT starts improvements at I-10/Jackrabbit Trail interchange in West Valley
The eastbound off-ramp and westbound on-ramp on I-10 at Jackrabbit Trail will be closed until 3 p.m. Saturday. Southbound Jackrabbit Trail will also be shut between McDowell Road and Roosevelt Street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 20265 injured in early morning crash on I-10 in west Phoenix
Five occupants of a Toyota RAV4 were hurt in the crash, including a man who was left with life-threatening injuries. The driver of a BMW is being investigated for impairment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2026Texas man pleads guilty to enticing minor victim in Arizona
Juan Jose Castillo admitted to traveling to Arizona in October 2024 and engaging in sexual activity with the minor.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 28, 2026US 60/Grand Avenue reopens in Glendale following crash involving motorcycle
The motorcyclist was found with serious injuries and taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 28, 2026Maricopa County Attorney’s Office identifies potential non-citizens in voter citizenship probe
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell told reporters that her office has identified some non-citizens in its probe into 207 people's citizenship and voter eligibility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2026Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr headline new comedy festival at Mesa baseball stadium
The Fastball Comedy Festival will take place at the baseball stadium on Oct. 17 and 18. It is a cell phone-free event and only those 18 and older will be allowed to attend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2026Passenger killed, driver critically injured in crash involving semi-truck in Phoenix
A car was making an improper U-turn near 55th Avenue and Van Buren Street when the collision occurred, police said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 26, 2026No Arizona restaurants earn Michelin stars, but here’s a list of guide’s recommendations
Arizona eateries were awarded the Bib Gourmand recognition or highlighted as recommended restaurants. There were also two Valley chefs and a sommelier who earned accolades.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2026Former Arizona tribal police officer indicted for using excessive force, falsifying records
Jacob Christopher Slawson is accused of punching a handcuffed arrestee unconscious in the back of a police car, then dragging him out and splitting his head open on the concrete.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Teen girl dies at hospital after being hit by car at apartment complex in north Phoenix
Preliminary information indicated the girl was hit by the car while walking across the entrance to the complex as it was entering the parking lot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 202692-year-old man arrested after wife found dead inside home in Goodyear
The woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, showed signs of trauma, according to police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs orders flags lowered to half-staff to honor Dolly Parton
The order is in accordance with a presidential proclamation and directs flags to be lowered until sunset on Sept. 1.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Michelin stars incoming? Iconic culinary guide to launch Southwest edition, including Arizona
Arizona foodies may learn of a new Michelin star restaurant this week as the iconic culinary guide announces Southwest winners on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Traffic stop leads to Arizona woman being arrested after 82 grams of meth found
The Lake Havasu City Police Department said 54-year-old Kelly Winnie was arrested on multiple charges, including possession of dangerous drugs for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Alex Barnett, 3rd suspect in fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit, taken into custody
Alex Barnett was taken into custody after a three-hour standoff and booked into jail on first-degree murder charges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Driver arrested after testing positive for cocaine, fentanyl and meth following north Phoenix crash
The driver was arrested after showing signs of impairment and while being processed gave a SoToxa sample, which tested positive for fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.