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 | Jul 22, 20253 Arizona men sentenced to prison for telemarketing fraud scheme
Three men from Arizona have been sentenced to prison for a telemarketing fraud scheme that stole millions of dollars from more than 1,000 victims across the country, authorities announced.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 22, 2025Weather advisory given for portions of Valley as thunderstorm moves through Mesa, Glendale
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement for portions of the Valley on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2025Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest returns to Tempe Town Lake for 52nd year
Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest is returning to Tempe Town Lake for its 52nd year this October.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 21, 2025Dust storm moves through south, central metro Phoenix
The National Weather Service (NWS) advised Arizonans to be cautious as a dust storm made its way through portions of metro Phoenix Monday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2025Buckeye man arrested in connection with state-wide cell tower thefts
A Buckeye man was arrested Thursday in connection with cell tower thefts across the state, authorities said.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 21, 2025HonorHealth 1st in US to implement new artery treatment
HonorHealth was the first healthcare system in the United States to use an artery treatment for narrowed arteries below the knee, it announced Monday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 20, 2025Target set to open this fall in fully leased Queen Creek shopping center
Target is set to open this fall at Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek, which is now fully leased, Vestar — a shopping center owner and manager in the western United States — announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2025Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from July 18-20
From a Peoria business owner facing deportation to Attorney General Kris Mayes suing the Trump Administration for proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from July 18-20.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2025Police seeking public’s help identifying suspects in north Phoenix credit card theft case
Police are seeking the public's help with identifying two suspects in a north Phoenix credit card theft case.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 20, 2025Northbound Loop 101 Pima Freeway reopens in Scottsdale after short closure
Northbound Loop 101 Pima Freeway reopened Sunday afternoon after it was closed for about an hour due to a crash, according to Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2025Body of Arizona man pulled from Colorado River
The body of an Arizona man was pulled from the Colorado River on Thursday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 20, 2025W.W. Clyde & Company opens division headquarters in Apache Junction
W.W. Clyde & Company held a ribbon cutting last month for its southwest division headquarters in Apache Junction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2025South Phoenix road rage shooter sentenced to life in prison
A man who shot and killed another driver in a South Phoenix road rage incident was sentenced to life in prison on Friday, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2025Suspect indicted for murder of New River pastor
The suspect in the death of a New River pastor was indicted, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO) announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2025Attorney General Kris Mayes issues demand letter to apartment complex to fix tenants’ air conditioning
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a demand letter to an apartment complex and management company on Friday requiring immediate action to address the lack of proper air conditioning at the Phoenix complex.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2025Arizona Supreme Court rules school district not responsible for student’s off-campus injury
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that an Arizona school district is not responsible for injuries that a student suffered while on his way to school, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2025Body pulled from Salt River near Mesa
The body of a man was pulled from the Salt River near Mesa on Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 17, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs wants answers on decision-making process for Dragon Bravo Fire
Gov. Katie Hobbs said that once the Dragon Bravo Fire — one of the wildfires burning north of the Grand Canyon — is under control, the decision-making process for how the fire was handled needs evaluating.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2025Chairman of county board of supervisors calls MCSO federal oversight a waste of money
Thomas Galvin, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, called the federal oversight the Maricopa County Sherriff's Office (MCSO) is under a waste of money.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 17, 2025SB Loop 101 Pima Freeway reopens after crash caused closure at Shea Boulevard
The southbound Loop 101 Pima Freeway reopened after a crash caused a closure on Thursday afternoon, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 12, 2025Rep. Greg Stanton says federal government can help Arizonans deal with extreme heat
U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton believes that the federal government can help people deal with extreme heat in Arizona and around the country.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2025Scottsdale man sentenced to 3 years in prison for fraud
A Scottsdale man who defrauded multiple people of a total of $1 million was sentenced on Wednesday, authorities announced.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 11, 2025US 60/Grand Avenue reopens in Glendale after fatal crash
Both directions of the US 60/Grand Avenue reopened after a fatal crash in Glendale on Friday afternoon.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jul 11, 2025The Vig sets opening date for 1st East Valley location in Mesa
Phoenix hospitality group Genuine Concepts announced that The Vig, an upscale neighborhood tavern, is opening its first East Valley location in Mesa.