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 | Jun 12, 2026The Mick Brasserie to open 2nd Valley location in Gilbert
The Mick Brasserie, a contemporary take on a classic French eatery, is set to open its second Valley location in Gilbert early next year.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 10, 2026Home Depot set to open new store in West Valley
Home Depot is opening a new store in the West Valley next week that expects to bring more than 150 jobs to residents in the community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Arizona man sentenced to 4 years in prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl
A Globe man was sentenced by a federal judge to four years in prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Man sentenced to 4.5 years for vandalizing Phoenix Art Museum dinosaur sculpture
A man who admitted to drinking, using methamphetamine and damaging property all morning was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for the March vandalization of a Phoenix Art Museum dinosaur sculpture that caused more than $23,000 in damages.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Previously convicted undocumented migrant sentenced to 12 years for fentanyl distribution
An undocumented migrant, who has previous convictions in Arizona for drug trafficking, was sentenced last month to 12 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Arizona Powerball player wins $150,000 with Power Play option
An Arizona Powerball Player won $150,000 in Monday's night drawing.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 9, 2026Officer injured in crash that closed Loop 202 Santan Freeway in Mesa
A police officer was injured in a crash that temporarily closed a portion of the Loop 202 Santan Freeway in Mesa on Monday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Sky Harbor rolls out ReBokeh assistive technology for travelers with low vision
Phoenix Sky Harbor is partnering with ReBokeh Vision Technologies to provide travelers and staff with free, unlimited access to its assistive technology software for people with low vision.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, supervisors clash over ballot scanner investigation
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap filed an emergency motion asking the court to intervene after the board of supervisors referred recorder's office employees for investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Hiker dies from critical injuries sustained in ‘significant’ fall on South Mountain in Phoenix
A 31-year-old hiker died after a fall in South Mountain Park and Preserve in Phoenix on Friday afternoon, authorities said. Foul play is not suspected.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2026Arizona man admits to selling illegal substances smuggled into US from China
An Arizona man admitted to selling illegal substances that mimic the effects of anabolic steroids, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2026Police identify drowning victim from community lake in Avondale
Police identified 35-year-old Jorge Aguilar as the body found in an Avondale community lake on Sunday afternoon.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 7, 2026Westbound I-10 west of Buckeye reopens following wrong-way crash that killed 1, injured 4
Westbound Interstate 10 west of Buckeye has reopened following a wrong-way crash on Saturday evening that left one person dead and four others injured, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2026Maricopa County breaks ground on new Animal Care & Control location in Glendale
Ground was broken earlier this week on the new Maricopa County Animal Care & Control facility in Glendale, which is meant to increase West Valley residents' access to shelter services.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2026Arizona traffic stop for canceled license plate results in 3 arrests after drugs, gun found
A traffic stop for a canceled license plate in Arizona last week ended with three people being arrested on multiple charges, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2026SUV driver dead, passenger left with serious injuries after head-on collision in east Phoenix
The driver of an SUV is dead and a passenger is in the hospital after a head-on collision in east Phoenix on Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 20264 men injured after argument turns into shooting in west Phoenix, police say
Four men were hospitalized after an argument escalated into a shooting early Saturday morning in west Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2026Arizona Humane Society offering free adult pet adoptions to make space
The Arizona Humane Society is offering $0 adoption fees for adult pets a year and older to try and make space as it struggles with a worsening pet overpopulation crisis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 20262 pedestrians hospitalized after being hit by car in central Phoenix
Two pedestrians were taken to a nearby hospital after being struck by a car in central Phoenix on Friday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jun 5, 2026STK Steakhouse starts serving customers at new downtown Phoenix location
STK Steakhouse, a chain with locations around the world, opened its new downtown Phoenix restaurant earlier this week, The ONE Group Hospitality announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2026Mesa police investigating after 36-year-old with developmental disabilities found dead in car
An investigation is underway after a 36-year-old man with developmental disabilities was found dead inside a car in Mesa on Thursday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 5, 2026Eastbound US 60 reopens near Apache Junction after closure due to crash
Eastbound US 60 reopened near Apache Junction on Friday evening after an hourslong closure, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Rachel Hansen’s mother pleas for public’s help 4 years after murder
The mother of Rachel Hansen, a 19-year-old woman who was shot while sleeping in her Gilbert apartment, asked for the public's help and more communication from police on Thursday, which was the fourth anniversary of her daughter's death.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Cat found dead after fire breaks out at west Phoenix house
A cat was found dead after a fire at a west Phoenix home that left two people displaced Thursday afternoon, authorities said.