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 | Dec 4, 2025Woman hospitalized after fight turns into shooting in south Phoenix
A woman was hospitalized after a fight turned into a shooting in south Phoenix Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2025China Airlines launches first nonstop flight between Phoenix and Asia
China Airlines launched the first nonstop service between Phoenix and Asia on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2025Social media tip leads to multiple dogs being rescued from West Valley shed
A social media tip led to multiple dogs being saved from a West Valley shed on Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2025California woman drowns in Lake Havasu after falling off houseboat
A California woman drowned in Lake Havasu on Monday after falling off a houseboat, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2025Tempe police say fatal hit-and-run suspect connected to recent underage drinking raid
A fatal hit-and-run suspect was connected to a recent underage drinking raid at a Tempe bar, authorities announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2025Man hospitalized after being stabbed in west Phoenix
A man was hospitalized after being stabbed in west Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Dec 2, 2025Grand Canyon to temporarily close overnight lodging due to breaks in waterline
Grand Canyon National Park will temporarily close overnight lodging within the grounds of the South Rim due to multiple breaks in the park's waterline.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2025Phoestivus holiday market returns at new location in downtown Phoenix
For its 16th year, the annual Phoestivus holiday market is celebrating the season of giving at a new location in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 25, 2025Sex offender arrested in Buckeye after allegedly harassing minor girl at bus stop
A sex offender was arrested in Buckeye on Friday after he allegedly harassed a 12-year-old girl at a bus stop, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 25, 2025Arizona Capitol Christmas tree, a 30-foot pinyon pine, harvested near Peach Springs
The 2025 Arizona State Capitol Christmas tree was harvested on Monday near Peach Springs, Arizona.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Nov 24, 20253 Valley restaurants make OpenTable’s top 100 list for 2025
Food enthusiasts looking for new places to eat around metro Phoenix are in luck as OpenTable recently revealed its top 100 list for 2025 and three Valley eateries made the cut.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2025Man arrested for allegedly killing stepfather, injuring mother in Gilbert
A man was arrested for allegedly killing his stepfather and seriously injuring his mother in Gilbert over the weekend, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2025Arizona Humane Society warns animal owners about lost pet scam
The Arizona Humane Society is warning pet owners about a scam affecting families who have lost and are searching for their pet.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2025Police ask for public’s help identifying armed man who allegedly robbed an Arby’s
Police are asking for the public's help identifying and locating a man who allegedly robbed an Arby's while armed earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2025249 arrested in 1 night at Tempe bar for underage drinking, fake IDs
An underage alcohol enforcement operation at a Tempe bar resulted in 249 arrests being made in one night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Nov 22, 2025Valley hospital sued over newborn’s brain injury allegedly suffered during delivery
A Valley hospital is being sued after a newborn allegedly sustained a brain injury while being delivered.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 20252 people dead, 1 injured after fiery crash in south Phoenix
Two people are dead and another is injured after a fiery car crash in south Phoenix early Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2025Police seek public’s help identifying suspects in fatal west Phoenix apartment shooting
The Phoenix Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying suspects in a fatal west Phoenix apartment shooting that occurred Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2025Accused serial rapist indicted on new charges after 2 more victims came forward
An accused serial rapist was recently indicted on new charges after two more victims came forward, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2025Arizona man charged with hate crime for synagogue fire
An Arizona man was charged on Tuesday for allegedly burning down a synagogue earlier this year, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Services set for Tempe firefighter/paramedic who died of occupational cancer
The memorial services have been announced for a Tempe firefighter/paramedic who died of occupational cancer earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Roof partially collapses at west Phoenix mall, fire officials say
The roof of a west Phoenix mall partially collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2025Glendale neighborhood left without power after car crashes into utility pole
A Glendale neighborhood was left without power on Monday night after a car crashed into a utility pole, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Nov 17, 2025Gilbert industrial building leased to Frito-Lay sells for $26.8M
A Gilbert industrial building that is fully leased to Frito-Lay recently sold for $26.8 million, according to a Friday announcement.