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 | Mar 13, 2026Man dies after shooting in north Phoenix, police identify and book suspect
A man died after a shooting in north Phoenix on Thursday night and police later identified and booked the suspect into jail.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 13, 2026Arizona Democrats seek answers from DHS, ICE on West Valley detention facility contractor
Arizona's three U.S. House Democrats want answers about the contractor reportedly selected by DHS to run the planned Surprise ICE facility.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 12, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs says it’s time to move on from investigation into Arizona’s 2020 election
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs emphasized that it is time to move on from the state's 2020 election after the FBI and Department of Homeland Security renewed the investigation into President Donald Trump's loss almost six years ago.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 10, 2026Eastbound US 60/Grand Avenue reopens in El Mirage after crash
Eastbound US 60/Grand Avenue reopened Tuesday night in El Mirage within an hour of its closure due to a crash, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 10, 2026Rep. Adelita Grijalva opposed to ICE reopening Marana prison as detention facility
Arizona U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva voiced her opposition Tuesday to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) trying to reopen a Marana prison under a planned two-year, sole-source agreement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 10, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after missing 31-year-old Gilbert woman found safe
Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert on Tuesday afternoon after a missing 31-year-old Gilbert woman was found safe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2026Arizona AG rejects Ticketmaster settlement, vows to continue legal battle
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes plans to continue the legal battle against Ticketmaster after the Justice Department announced a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against it and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Monday.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Mar 9, 2026Scattered showers hit the Valley before temperatures expected to pick back up
Scattered showers were sweeping over parts of the Valley as some motorists made their way home on Monday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2026Mexican man convicted in Arizona of illegally possessing gun after overstaying visa
A Mexican man who overstayed his visa in the United States was convicted last month of illegally possessing a firearm, officials announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2026Father arrested in connection with infant’s September 2025 death in south Phoenix
A father was arrested Thursday in connection with the death of his infant son in September 2025 in south Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 202649-year-old woman dead following afternoon collision in north Phoenix
A 49-year-old woman is dead after a crash in north Phoenix on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2026Drive-by shooting near Apache Junction leaves woman wounded
A woman was injured in a drive-by shooting near Apache Junction on Thursday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 5, 2026State, local leaders react to Trump replacing Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary
State and local leaders reacted Thursday to President Donald Trump replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 5, 2026Chilean man arrested in connection with October 2024 ATM burglary in Tempe
A Chilean man was arrested last month in Los Angeles in connection with the burglary of an ATM in October 2024 in Tempe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2026Driver suspected of DUI after pedestrian killed in Phoenix
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a motorist who is suspected of driving under the influence on Monday night in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2026Man dead after high-speed collision in west Phoenix
A man is dead after a high-speed collision involving multiple vehicles in west Phoenix on Monday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 20262 teens accused of stealing 12-year-old boy’s e-bike at gunpoint in Gilbert
Two teens have been charged with robbing a 12-year-old boy of his e-bike at gunpoint last month in Gilbert, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2026DNA technology identifies remains found in Arizona in 2000
Human remains that were found in Golden Valley in 2000 were recently identified using DNA technology, authorities announced.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Mar 2, 2026Rep. Greg Stanton says Arizona does not want Interior Sec. to make Colorado River water decision
Arizona U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton emphasized that Arizona does not want Interior Secretary Doug Burgum making the decision when it comes to the state's share of Colorado River water.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2026U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego questions President Donald Trump’s justification for striking Iran
As the U.S. and Israel continue to strike Iran and casualties climb on all sides, Arizona U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego expressed skepticism toward the purpose of the assault.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Mar 1, 2026Phoenix sets daily heat record for 2nd day in a row, trend could continue as March begins
Phoenix set a daily heat record for the second day in row on Sunday, the city's temperature surpassing 89 degrees on March 1.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 1, 2026Construction begins on Fry’s-anchored shopping center in Avondale
Construction began Tuesday on a grocery-anchored shopping center in Avondale, the city announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 20263 alleged gang members indicted in Valley sex trafficking case
Three alleged gang members were recently indicted on charges connected to a Valley sex trafficking case, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after missing 71-year-old Phoenix woman found safe
Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert on Wednesday after a missing 71-year-old Phoenix woman was found safe.