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 POLITICS NEWS | Oct 19, 20263 Arizona Democrats receive suspicious letters containing white powder
The letter to Greg Stanton was intercepted, while those sent to Yassamin Ansari and Adelita Grijalva went to outdated office addresses.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 17, 2026Feeling saucy? Here are the 6 restaurants that customers say serve the best pasta in the Valley
Whether you're looking for pillowy ravioli, creamy carbonara or hearty bolognese, here are the restaurants in metro Phoenix that customers said are dishing up top-tier pasta.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 20263 federally funded EV charging stations open in Arizona
There will eventually be a total of around 80 statewide locations constructed as part of a nationwide network of fast-charging stations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 202659-year-old man arrested in connection with Phoenix wrong-way crash that killed 10-year-old
The Phoenix Police Department identified the man taken into custody as Richard Blackstar.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Oct 13, 2026Democrats question $1.2 billion contract to expand Florence immigration detention facilities
Reps. Greg Stanton, Yassamin Ansari and Adelita Grijalva wrote to GardaWorld on Oct. 6 seeking details on its new contract and a response to their March inquiry about its separate contract to turn a Surprise warehouse into an immigration detention facility.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 12, 2026The Escape Game opens 2nd Valley escape room venue at CityScape in downtown Phoenix
The new site is open at CityScape in downtown Phoenix Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to midnight.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 12, 2026Parts of metro Phoenix see showers before evening lull, overnight ramp up
NWS Meteorologist Katherine Berislavich said the showers would continue throughout the evening, then there would be a lull before activity ramps back up during the overnight hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 202616-year-old boy arrested in connection with Mesa shooting involving off-duty officer
Jesus Daniel Felix Lomeli Figueroa was booked into jail on two counts of aggravated assault, attempted first-degree murder, unlawful discharge of a firearm and being a minor in possession of a firearm.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Oct 12, 2026100 new charges, including bestiality, submitted in Corona del Sol High School voyeurism case
An MCAO spokesperson said the charges included 98 counts of voyeurism and two count of bestiality.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2026Tempe Police Department introduces new K9 named Cash
Cash is described by the department as hard working with a nose for drugs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2026California man arrested in counterfeit currency case in western Arizona
The man was taken into custody after authorities located his car. He had seven counterfeit $100 bills at the time of his arrest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2026Arizona Sheriff’s Association expresses concern over Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s actions
It alleged Santa Cruz County Sheriff David Hathaway has talked publicly about directing deputies not to respond to calls associated with the current border-wall protest in Lochiel, except when violence is involved.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 11, 2026Storms to continue in Valley with winds causing delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor
There is a wind advisory until 5 p.m. Sunday as strong, gusty winds are expected to continue throughout the day before subsiding after sunset.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 10, 2026Storms bring scattered showers, dust to Valley causing delays at Sky Harbor and power outages
The weather activity caused a ground delay of 168 minutes at Phoenix Sky Harbor and knocked out power for more than 3,600 residents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2026All pet adoptions free at Arizona Humane Society for 1 day
The one-day special is part of its goal to find homes for 1,500 sick, injured and abused pets throughout October.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 10, 2026Scattered showers, thunderstorms expected to hit metro Phoenix
The best chances for rain will be Saturday night through Sunday morning, when there is also a possibility for strong to severe storms.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 7, 2026Amish Shah says he would find ways to work with Trump administration if elected
Amish Shah explained that he would prioritize the American people and work with the Trump administration to find bipartisan solutions.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 7, 2026Northbound Loop 101 Pima Freeway reopens near Tempe-Scottsdale border after crash
The short closure was caused by a crash near McKellips Road, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2026Pinal County Sheriff’s Office investigating death of 19-year-old man
Detectives believe Lorenzo Cazares died between 4 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. before being found by a deputies inside a car in Arizona City.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2026Police investigating after early-morning shooting in Phoenix leaves 2 men dead
The Phoenix Police Department identified the men who were killed as 56-year-old Charles Hendrix and 64-year-old Jerry Braggs.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Oct 6, 2026University of Arizona puts all fraternity chapters on ‘activities suspension’ amid investigations
The suspension prohibits chapters from hosting, attending, participating in or sponsoring organizational activities, only club business meeting are allowed.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 6, 2026The 5 best taco spots in the Valley based on customer reviews
From restaurants that were recognized specifically for their birria and al pastor to ones that were recommended because of the quality and flavor of their food in general, here's where reviewers said you can get the best tacos in metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Oct 4, 2026New luxury townhome rental community open in Goodyear
The gated complex features two- and three-bedroom townhomes that have a two-car garage attached and feature a loft, private courtyard and smart home technology.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2026Police investigating after 2 hurt in shooting in west Phoenix
The Phoenix Police helicopter helped locate a car that fled the scene and the occupants were detained by officers.