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 | Feb 14, 2026Driver suspected of DUI arrested after allegedly crashing into DPS trooper in Peoria
A driver who is suspected of being under the influence was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly crashing into a state trooper in Peoria, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Phoenix City Council developing initiative regarding immigration enforcement
The Phoenix City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with having staff develop an initiative regarding immigration enforcement due to resident concerns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Worker dead after being hit by equipment at construction site in Buckeye
A worker is dead after being hit by equipment on a construction site in Buckeye on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Sen. Ruben Gallego would call for national strike if Trump tried to mess with November election
Arizona U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego stated that he would call for a nationwide boycott if President Donald Trump did anything to try to mess with or stop the November election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2026Activity reportedly seen in Bitcoin account from ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case
There has reportedly been activity in the Bitcoin account from the ransom notes that were sent to media outlets regarding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 20266 airlines to offer early bag check at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Six airlines will start offering a new way for customers to check their bags early at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2026Arizona AG announces $11.8M settlement in home warranty fraud case
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the resolution of a home warranty fraud case against Choice Home Warranty on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2026Man charged with felony murder in connection with fatal Phoenix police shooting
The man who was the subject of a shooting call last month where a Phoenix police officer fatally shot the wrong man was charged with felony murder Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2026Bodycam footage shows what led up to Phoenix police officer shooting, killing the wrong man
The Phoenix Police Department released bodycam footage that shows the moments leading up to one of its officers shooting and killing the wrong man last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2026Former Arizona Department of Public Safety Col. Frank Milstead analyzes Nancy Guthrie case
As the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, enters its second week, a former Arizona law enforcement official shared his insights on the investigation into her disappearance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2026Arizona man to be extradited from Mississippi in connection with Tolleson homicide
A 27-year-old Arizona man will be extradited from Mississippi after being arrested Friday in connection with a homicide in Tolleson, authorities said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 6, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bipartisan bill to change Arizona primary election dates
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan bill to permanently change the date of primary elections in the Grand Canyon State after it was passed by the Arizona Legislature.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2026Sentences announced in 3 federal drug cases in Arizona
Federal authorities announced sentences on Wednesday for convictions in three Arizona drug cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2026Guthrie family pleads for communication from whoever abducted mother in 2nd video
Camron Guthrie, brother of "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie, asked whoever abducted his mother, Nancy, from her Tucson home to contact his family in an Instagram video.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2026Police believe that missing Avondale woman had ‘life-threatening injury’ at time of disappearance
As the search for missing Avondale woman Isabella Comas continues, police shared Thursday that they believe she had a "life-threatening injury" when she disappeared.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2026Convicted Arizona drug dealer sentenced to 5 years in prison
A fentanyl and methamphetamine dealer was sentenced to five years in prison earlier this week in Pima County, officials announced.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 4, 2026DHS Sec. Kristi Noem highlights border accomplishments, Arizona Democrats respond
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted accomplishments the Trump administration has made at the border over the past year and Arizona Democrats responded with critiques.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2026Arizona man sentenced to more than 6 years in prison for child exploitation
An Arizona man was sentenced to more than six years in prison in a child exploitation case, officials announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2026At least 1 person hurt after road rage situation turns into shooting in Mesa
A person was left injured after a road rage situation in Mesa turned into a shooting on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2026Suspect arrested in connection with November 2025 murder in Phoenix
A suspect was arrested Monday in connection with a murder that occurred last November in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Porter Airlines announces seasonal route between Phoenix and Vancouver
Porter Airlines, a Canadian carrier, launched a nonstop service between Phoenix and Vancouver on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Glendale parents arrested after children found living in ‘deplorable conditions,’ police say
Two parents have been arrested after their children were discovered to be living in "deplorable conditions" in the West Valley last week, authorities said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Baseball museum to open at Old Town Scottsdale restaurant
A restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale is preparing to debut a unique customer experience and unveil a baseball museum later this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Woman charged for allegedly shooting 4-year-old boy in Phoenix
A woman was recently charged for allegedly shooting a 4-year-old boy at a Phoenix home earlier this year, officials announced.