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 | Jun 27, 2025Arizona Humane Society hosts 1-day free adoption special for all pets
The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is hosting a one-day adoption event on Saturday where all pets will have $0 adoption fees at all of its adoption locations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 20252 dogs dead following north Phoenix house fire
Two dogs are dead after a north Phoenix house fire that occurred Friday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 20251 man dead, another injured following apartment complex shooting in west Phoenix
A man is dead and another man is injured following a shooting in west Phoenix on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2025Former Arizona police officer sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material
A former Arizona police officer was sentenced to 42 months in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, officials announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2025Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton says Iran can never have nuclear weapon, diplomacy is the best option
U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton, an Arizona Democrat, made it clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 20257 people displaced, 1 dog dead after west Phoenix house fire
Seven people have been displaced and a dog is dead following a west Phoenix house fire that occurred Tuesday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2025Developers deliver 1.6 million square feet of Goodyear AirPark, announce first retailer
The project to build Goodyear's biggest industrial site, Goodyear AirPark, is moving forward after the completion of its first stage of construction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2025Man sentenced to life in prison for Ahwatukee triple murder
A man has been sentenced to three consecutive natural life sentences for an Ahwatukee triple murder that took place in July 2024, officials announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2025Toy Barn announces 9th luxury vehicle condominium location to be in north Scottsdale
Toy Barn is expanding its garage condo business with a new location in north Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2025Pedestrian dead after being hit while reportedly crossing in middle of road in west Phoenix
A pedestrian is dead after being hit while reportedly crossing the street in the middle of the road on Friday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 20251-year-old in critical condition after being found unresponsive in bathtub at motel in north Phoenix
A one-year-old is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a bathtub on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2025Man arrested after allegedly killing brother during domestic violence-related incident in Surprise
A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his brother during a domestic violence-related incident at a home in Surprise on Friday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2025Phoenix police release video of armed robbery suspect being arrested
The Phoenix Police Department released video footage of officers arresting a suspect in connection to an armed robbery case at a Phoenix hotel earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 20252 women in critical condition after SUV crashes into dialysis center in Glendale
Two women are in critical condition after an SUV crashed into a dialysis center on Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 20251 person in critical condition following Apache Junction house fire
A person is in critical condition after a house fire in Apache Junction on Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2025Arizona Humane Society urges owner vigilance following increase in heat-related pet deaths
The Arizona Humane Society is urging owners to be more vigilant and take better care of their animals following an increase in heat-related pet deaths.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jun 19, 2025Phoenix experiences hottest day of the year so far as temperatures reach 117 degrees
Thursday was the hottest day of the year so far in Phoenix but did not end up breaking any daily heat records.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2025Valley vehicle theft ring dismantled, $2.5 million in stolen vehicles recovered
The Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force successfully dismantled a vehicle theft ring, the Arizona Department of Public Safety announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2025Federal officials propose stripping Gila chub of Endangered Species Act protections
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed stripping the Gila chub of its Endangered Species Act protections on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2025Phoenix FBI office seeks possible victims connected to Texas sexual exploitation case
The Phoenix division of the FBI is looking to identify potential Arizona victims of a man who has a sexual exploitation case in Texas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 20252 men, 1 girl injured in shooting at Phoenix party
Two men and a girl were injured after a shooting at Phoenix party early Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2025Police identify pedestrian who died, believed to be lying down at time of north Phoenix collision
Police have identified the pedestrian who died after a north Phoenix collision that happened early Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2025Man arrested for allegedly shooting at a police helicopter in Yuma
A man was arrested after he allegedly shot at a police helicopter on Friday in Yuma, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 15, 2025New pickleball and dining destination to open this summer in Mesa
A new pickleball and dining destination called Dink & Dine Pickle Park is set to open this summer in Mesa.