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 TRAFFIC | Sep 5, 2026New tunnel opens as part of $106 million freeway project in Kingman
The tunnel is 239 feet long. It is the project’s second tunnel and is expected to accommodate the most traffic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2026Woman hospitalized in critical condition after hit-and-run crash in Tempe
The driver involved in the crash has not been located, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2026Person of interest in fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit apprehended at border
Alexis Monter was caught as he tried to enter the U.S. through the pedestrian lane of the Douglas Port of Entry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2026Inmate captured after escaping from federal prison camp in Arizona
The U.S. Marshals Service apprehended James Cangro not far from the Tucson minimum-security facility where he has been serving a 132-month sentence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2026Woman accused of fatally shooting man during domestic dispute in Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department identified the man who was killed as Daniel Palmer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2026Tempe police seek public’s help identifying vehicle of interest in unsolved double homicide
Authorities believe the car may be a gray 2012 Ford Focus SE hatchback and said it is not owned by the suspect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2026Condition of hospitalized ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich ‘is irreversible,’ attorney says
"His body ceased functioning in a fundamental way, and this condition is irreversible," Robert Carey said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 202615 people unaccounted for after flash flooding at Grand Canyon
The park service is asking anyone with knowledge of hikers or backpackers in the area on Saturday to contact its Investigative Services Branch.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 30, 2026Northbound SR 51 reopens following pavement improvement project
The northbound side of the freeway — which was shut between Indian School Road and Colter Street — reopened earlier than anticipated.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2026Man dead after chain reaction crash involving 3 vehicles in west Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department identified the deceased man as Kevin Lyman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2026Child dies after rollover golf cart crash near Anthem
A family member was driving the cart while three children were sitting on a bench seat within it when the rollover occurred.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 30, 2026Flood watch in effect as storms, rain expected to hit Valley
The National Weather Service for Phoenix explained that the lower deserts could receive anywhere from half an inch to an inch of rain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2026Multiple high school cross-country runners treated for heat-related illness in Chandler
Two participants showed signs of heat-related illness and were taken to a nearby hospital after being treated at the scene.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 20263 arrested after fight at a high school football game in west Phoenix
During the fight, a deputy with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Phoenix police officers were assaulted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2026Arizona man sentenced to federal prison for assault with zip tie strangulation
In January 2025, Jarret Haines punched a woman multiple times before strangling her with a zip tie until she lost consciousness.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 29, 2026ADOT starts improvements at I-10/Jackrabbit Trail interchange in West Valley
The eastbound off-ramp and westbound on-ramp on I-10 at Jackrabbit Trail will be closed until 3 p.m. Saturday. Southbound Jackrabbit Trail will also be shut between McDowell Road and Roosevelt Street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 20265 injured in early morning crash on I-10 in west Phoenix
Five occupants of a Toyota RAV4 were hurt in the crash, including a man who was left with life-threatening injuries. The driver of a BMW is being investigated for impairment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2026Texas man pleads guilty to enticing minor victim in Arizona
Juan Jose Castillo admitted to traveling to Arizona in October 2024 and engaging in sexual activity with the minor.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 28, 2026US 60/Grand Avenue reopens in Glendale following crash involving motorcycle
The motorcyclist was found with serious injuries and taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 28, 2026Maricopa County Attorney’s Office identifies potential non-citizens in voter citizenship probe
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell told reporters that her office has identified some non-citizens in its probe into 207 people's citizenship and voter eligibility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2026Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr headline new comedy festival at Mesa baseball stadium
The Fastball Comedy Festival will take place at the baseball stadium on Oct. 17 and 18. It is a cell phone-free event and only those 18 and older will be allowed to attend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2026Passenger killed, driver critically injured in crash involving semi-truck in Phoenix
A car was making an improper U-turn near 55th Avenue and Van Buren Street when the collision occurred, police said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 26, 2026No Arizona restaurants earn Michelin stars, but here’s a list of guide’s recommendations
Arizona eateries were awarded the Bib Gourmand recognition or highlighted as recommended restaurants. There were also two Valley chefs and a sommelier who earned accolades.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2026Former Arizona tribal police officer indicted for using excessive force, falsifying records
Jacob Christopher Slawson is accused of punching a handcuffed arrestee unconscious in the back of a police car, then dragging him out and splitting his head open on the concrete.