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 | 10 minutes ago4-year-old boy dies a month after being pulled from Phoenix apartment pool
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner ruled the boy's cause of death to be complications from a drowning, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | 1 hour agoTucson Police identify, charge mass shooting suspect who left 9 injured
The Tucson Police Department said 21-year-old David Leroy French will be booked into the Pima County Adult Detention Complex following his release from the hospital.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | 2 hours agoNBA star James Harden among investors bringing Smiling Moose Sandwich Grill to Scottsdale
The restaurant's grand opening is set for Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. off Scottsdale and Thomas roads.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jul 19, 2026Saddleback community in Peoria unveils debut model home collection
The homes are located in Saddleback's inaugural village, Saltbrush, and were constructed by homebuilders Taylor Morrison and Lennar.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2026Investigation underway after 2 dogs found dead in Scottsdale house fire
Firefighters found a single-story residence that was heavily involved with fire. Crews immediately began an aggressive interior attack and searched for occupants, finding two dogs deceased inside.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 19, 2026Tonto National Forest to lift fire restrictions citing lower fire danger
Stage 2 Fire and Emergency Recreational Target Shooting Restrictions will be rescinded as of 8 a.m. on Monday after being imposed on June 30 to minimize human-caused wildfires during periods of extreme fire danger.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2026Allegiant flight forced to return to Mesa Gateway Airport after bird strike
An Allegiant spokesperson told KTAR News 92.3 FM the flight landed normally and was able to taxi to the gate under its own power.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 202659-year-old woman dead after pickup truck driver allegedly runs red light in Gilbert
The Gilbert Police Department identified the woman who died as Pauline Gray.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 18, 2026Grand Canyon to ease fire restrictions on South Rim due to increased monsoon activity
Officials said that Stage 2 fire restrictions would be lifted as of 8 a.m. on Sunday. However, they will remain in place for the duration of the 2026 season on the North Rim due to limited water resources.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2026Passenger dies after 2-vehicle collision in north Phoenix
Officers responded to a crash involving a Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan Juke near Seventh Street and Bell Road just after 11 p.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 20263-year-old boy left in critical condition after being pulled from Scottsdale pool
When firefighters and paramedics arrived, they found CPR being done on the toddler, who had already been removed from the pool.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2026Child taken to hospital as precaution after apartment fire in Mesa
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department explained that the child was transported for evaluation as a precaution, adding the adult suffered a minor cut while evacuating the apartment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2026Suspect arrested in connection with central Phoenix shooting that left man dead
The Phoenix Police Department identified the man who was killed as 22-year-old Julio Angel Osife Diaz.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2026Man shot, killed after allegedly stabbing girlfriend and relative at Phoenix apartment
Detectives determined that the man who was killed was in a romantic relationship with one of the woman. He stabbed one woman before the second tried to intervene and he stabbed her too.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 18, 2026Wrong-way crash leaves 1 critically injured, closes eastbound I-10 in Chandler
DPS said that multiple people were left injured with one person being considered critical. It noted that impairment is suspected.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 17, 2026Former ASU President, who elevated university’s status, dies at 89
Coor lead ASU from 1990 to 2002 after being president of the University of Vermont for almost 14 years. He was born in Phoenix in 1936 and graduated as salutatorian of his class at Litchfield High School.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2026Chandler dental assistant receives 40-year sentence for sexually abusing multiple children
Deion Garcia pleaded guilty to a count of attempted molestation of a child, a count of sexual conduct with a minor and two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2026New details released about boy who died after being found by parent in car in Phoenix
Police released the name and age of the child and said there were no obvious signs of foul play.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 20262 hospitalized after manufactured home catches fire in Mesa
Two adults were left with burn injuries from the Mesa home fire and transported for treatment, fire officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2026SAFE Alert issued for missing 66-year-old man last seen in Mesa
Robert Cathey, 66, was last seen in the area of Power and Broadway roads in Mesa around 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 15, 2026Thunderstorms develop in Valley ahead of expected heavier monsoon activity
NWS Phoenix said winds and possible blowing dust were expected to accompany the thunderstorms as they made their way southwest through the Valley.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 15, 2026Lululemon, others set to open at Phoenix’s PV development
Lululemon, a company known for its technical athletic apparel, footwear and accessories, is opening a store in the redeveloped former Paradise Valley Mall area.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jul 14, 2026Valley takes 4 of top 10 spots in ranking of best US cities for 1st-time homebuyers
The city of Surprise earned second place in a WalletHub study that ranked the best and worst cities in the United States for first-time homebuyers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 2026Body found in west Phoenix identified as missing 55-year-old man
Dean Emerson was the subject of a SAFE Alert after he was reported missing from a group home last week.