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
X: k_werner_
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 20262 suspects arrested in connection with fatal Tempe apartment complex shooting
The Tempe Police Department identified the man who was killed in the shooting as 24-year-old Tyrone Rios Jr.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Westgate welcomes whimsical animal statues by renowned artists Gillie and Marc
The statues will be at the popular outdoor mall for visitors to interact and take photos with for one year.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Tucson man indicted for lying while active-duty Air Force to obtain federal contract work
If convicted for making false statements, David Velarde could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
-
ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 22, 2026Phoenix breaks 15-year-old daily heat record as extreme heat warning extended
The temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport hit 115 degrees at 3:05 p.m. The previous temperature record for Aug. 22 was 113 degrees and was set in 2011.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2026Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing while fleeing DPS in Scottsdale
The rider was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, but was in stable condition as of 2:20 p.m.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 20262 sentenced for helping cover up murder of Navajo man in Arizona
Marlin Leon Nez, 45, and Megan Ashley Yarber, 36, were sentenced to time-served after being in prison for more than 16 months. They previously pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2026Police arrest 1 in connection with Tucson police recruit shooting, search continues for 2 suspects
Santiago Jorge Rogers, 39, was arrested without incident in connection with the killing of 23-year-old Carlos Ramirez, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2026Allegedly impaired driver crashes into hospice facility in Phoenix, police say
The employees in the hospice facility at the time of the crash were not injured. The suspect showed signs of impairment before being taken to a nearby hospital.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2026Arizona teacher accused of sexually abusing boy faces additional charges
In addition to the previous sexual abuse charges, Chester Cox was booked on charges of surreptitious videotaping and sexual exploitation of a minor.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2026Man dies at hospital after shooting at apartment complex in Tempe
The Tempe Police Department did not identify the man or provide any information regarding a suspect.
-
ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 19, 2026Dust storm warning issued for parts of Valley as severe storm watch in place
The National Weather Service for Phoenix issued a dust storm warning for Queen Creek and areas in Pinal County until 8:45 p.m.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2026Man shot, killed by security guard after allegedly pulling out gun at business in north Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department released the security guard after he was detained and interviewed.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2026Man dead after being hit by car while crossing street in south Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department identified the deceased man as 38-year-old Peter Griffin.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2026Suspect arrested in connection with Phoenix restaurant stabbing that left 29-year-old dead
Traquan Munson, 25, was booked into a jail on a second-degree murder charge, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2026Teen sentenced to 14 years in prison for deadly 2025 road rage shooting
Henry Gonzales was 15 when he shot and killed 45-year-old Porfirio Medina in August 2025. Gonzales pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter.
-
ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Aug 18, 2026State’s 1st primary care medical clinic for autism opens in Phoenix
Arizona Autism Family Medicine is located on Arizona Autism Charter Schools' Phoenix campus and part of a partnership between AZACS and Mercy Care. It will be operated by Valle del Sol.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 202613-year-old e-bike rider dies after being struck by car in West Valley
The teen was taken with life-threatening injuries to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2026Phoenix Children’s Tim Harrison breaks down how Give-A-Thon donations benefit patients
"The child comes first. No matter what. It doesn't matter where you show up from. It doesn't matter what your socioeconomic status is," Harrison said.
-
ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 18, 2026Luna Grill Mediterranean restaurant to hold grand opening of 1st West Valley location
The new Avondale restaurant will be giving the first 62 customers on Thursday a free bowl as part of the grand opening celebration.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2026City of Chandler to hold public meeting on planned utility rate increase
The city said that residents who use 10,000 gallons of water per month would see their costs raise by around $5.73 a month.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2026Arizona food bank receives 1st delivery as part of egg price-fixing settlement
The 17 pallets of eggs from Cal-Maine Foods were delivered to the Yuma Community Food Bank and will be distributed to food banks, food pantries and other partners throughout Yuma and La Paz counties.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 20262 Phoenix officers put on leave after allegedly using force, not activating body cams during stop
Preliminary information indicates the officers used force during a traffic stop and failed to report it or activate their body cams, the Phoenix Police Department said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2026Jonas Brothers to bring The Burning Up Tour All Over Again to Glendale in November
The band will perform at Desert Diamond Arena on Nov. 27 as part of "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again."
-
ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 15, 2026Novus Innovation Corridor to expand with new hotel on ASU’s Tempe campus
The hotel will be seven stories and 116,855 square feet located off University Drive and Rural Road.