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 | Oct 4, 2026Motorcyclist injured after being hit by allegedly impaired driver in Tempe
The man was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that authorities described as serious but non-life-threatening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2026Department of Justice distributes $14.8 million in grants to Arizona cities, agencies and groups
The money is meant to support projects to improve how the criminal justice system functions, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency and assist crime victims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2026Man accused of murdering Lauren Heike on north Phoenix hiking trail enters guilty plea
A Maricopa County Superior Court spokesperson said the plea calls for natural life in prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2026What attendees should know for the USMNT vs. Mexico soccer game at State Farm Stadium
The parking lots and box office open at 3 p.m. Doors for the stadium open at 5 p.m. before the game kicks off at 7 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2026Man, woman die after possible murder-suicide at Scottsdale home
Both were initially hospitalized in life-threatening condition after being found at a residence near Hayden and McDowell roads just after 6 p.m. Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2026Arizona Corporation Commission issues cease-and-desist order against stablecoin seller
The order was issued against Christopher Michael Maxon and IVT Media Group LLC, which is a limited liability company.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2026Teen dies after being found with life-threatening injuries in San Tan Valley
Detectives took three boys into custody for questioning, but they were released pending further investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2026Former Supreme Court chief justice to complete independent review of Matthew Mayich collapse
Scott Bales has been retained by ASU to complete an independent review into the circumstances surrounding the Aug. 20 outdoor workout that left hockey player Matthew Mayich on life support.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2026Arizona doctor sentenced for his role in a $36.5 million Medicaid fraud case
Irfan Fazil entered a plea deal to serve 7.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections, which will be followed by seven years of probation.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 2, 2026Stage 12 West, a new restaurant and live entertainment venue, opens in downtown Mesa
The business is celebrating its grand opening with performances on Friday and Saturday nights. It is also giving guests who visit Friday evening a sneak peak at Jolie's Secret Speakeasy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2026Grand Canyon’s North Rim to transition to modified operations for fall
The modified fall operations will cause the closures of the North Rim Backcountry Information Center and the General Store starting on Oct. 15.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2026Mesa man faces 1st-degree murder, child abuse charges in connection with 2-year-old boy’s death
Kishawn Porter faces first-degree murder, felony child abuse and felony child abuse ending in death charges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2026More than a dozen dogs saved from hoarding case at VRBO, 6 looking for foster homes
The surviving dogs range in age from 3 months to five years and six are still looking for foster homes after being medically cleared.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 20261 dead, 1 critically hurt after crash involving motorcycle in Gilbert
An SUV and a motorcycle with two adult riders collided in the intersection of Recker and Queen Creek roads just before 7:30 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2026Investigators searching for suspect in deadly Phoenix hit-and-run incident
The Phoenix Police Department identified the woman who was killed as 53-year-old Jana Stovall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 20261 hospitalized after being stung more than 100 times by bees at home in Goodyear
Firefighters used foam on the bee hive and the city is contacting the homeowner to have a company remove the hive.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 29, 2026Tempe’s Filthy Animal named best new restaurant in US by Yelp
The Mill Avenue restaurant beat out a Michelin-starred eatery and the steakhouse co-founded by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce to take the top spot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2026Authorities ask for help finding car involved in fatal hit-and-run in west Phoenix
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect vehicle as a metallic gray 2011-2014 Dodge Charger.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2026Authorities investigating possible new ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case
PCSD said Monday it and the FBI were made aware of the note as well as social media comments related to it. They are reviewing the information to determine if it is credible.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2026Phoenix Fire Department introduces 3 new search dogs: Bunker, Ryder and Sawyer
Each dog and their handler will need to receive extensive training before aiding locally or being deployed for FEMA emergencies with Arizona Task Force One.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2026Man facing 2nd degree murder charge after fatal west Phoenix shooting
Efren Espinosa Pineda was booked on a second-degree murder charge after fatally shooting Rogelio Aparicio Aguilera at west Phoenix home during a dispute.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2026ASU food hall workers file discrimination complaint over hijab
A 19-year-old worker had to allegedly remove her hijab because it wasn't the right color and continue working despite offering other solutions, including going home and changing or having a new one delivered.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 202610-year-old girl in critical condition after being pulled from pool in Mesa
A bystander performed CPR on the girl before she was taken by fire crews to a nearby hospital.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2026Investigation underway after man’s body pulled from canal in west Phoenix
Phoenix Fire crews responded and pronounced the man dead.