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 14, 20254 children, 1 adult hospitalized after hazmat situation at pool in Apache Junction
Four children and one adult were hospitalized midday Saturday following a hazmat situation in Apache Junction, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2025Fatal collision in Phoenix leaves 1 dead after being struck multiple times
Detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Phoenix on Friday that left a man dead, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2025Gabby Giffords reacts to friend killed in Minnesota ‘politically motivated’ shooting
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords has spoken out about the politically motivated shooting in Minnesota that left former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband dead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2025Skateboarder killed in crash with Arizona police vehicle
A skateboarder reportedly has died following a collision with a Flagstaff police vehicle last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2025Driver arrested in connection to fatal collision in southwest Phoenix that left 1 dead
A woman was arrested in connection to a fatal collision that occurred west of downtown Phoenix on Tuesday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 20252 people arrested in northwest Arizona for alleged California homicide
A man and woman allegedly wanted for a California homicide committed on Friday were arrested on Monday in northwest Arizona, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 10, 2025Southbound I-17 in northern Arizona reopens after crash causes closure
A closure on a portion of the southbound Interstate 17 in northern Arizona lifted after a closure Tuesday afternoon, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2025Phoenix councilman explains how Phoenix PD might respond to ICE protests
Phoenix City Councilman Kevin Robinson addresses how Phoenix Police might handle possible ICE protests and gives advice to Arizonans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2025Driving tips for Arizonans to keep in mind during monsoon season
With monsoon season just around the corner, officials are sharing ways for Valley drivers to keep safe when disruptive storms hit.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jun 10, 2025Tempe adopts new heat safety standards to protect outdoor workers
The Tempe City Council has adopted new heat safety standards in order to better protect outdoor workers during the hotter months.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2025Phoenix 10K celebrating golden anniversary with first full marathon
The Phoenix 10K is celebrating its 50th anniversary by launching the first full marathon in the event's history.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 20252 men sentenced to 7 years in prison for fatal street race in Avondale
Two men who killed a 32-year-old while street racing in the West Valley were sentenced last week to seven years in prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2025Valley Metro’s South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail expansion opens
Valley Metro's South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail expansion opened in Phoenix on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2025Ripley’s Believe It or Not! unveils new hair-themed exhibit in Scottsdale
Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Scottsdale announced Thursday a new exhibit based around all things hair.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2025Man hospitalized with serious injuries following attic fire in Surprise
A man was hospitalized following an attic fire at a Surprise home, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2025Arizona Humane Society announces no adoption fees on all pets for National Best Friend Day
The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) announced that for National Best Friend Day it will have $0 adoption fees for all adoptable pets.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2025Paradise Valley teen, Gilbert woman win Bashas’ 10th annual Donut Flavor Craze Contest
Bashas' announced the winners of its 10th annual Donut Flavor Craze Contest on Friday, just in time for National Donut Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 20255-year-old girl fatally shot by her older brother in accidental shooting, Phoenix police say
Law enforcement authorities on Wednesday disclosed more information about the shooting that left a 5-year-old girl dead earlier this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2025Police investigating after 2 people found dead from gunshot wounds in Yuma house fire
Two people were found dead as a result of gunshot wounds after a house fire was extinguished in Yuma on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2025Sen. Mark Kelly says President Donald Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ is bad policy
Senator Mark Kelly calls President Trump's "big beautiful bill" bad policy and talks about other issues he has with it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2025Maricopa County breaks ground on new tabulation and election center
Maricopa County broke ground on a new tabulation and election center on May 22, the county announced Monday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 2, 2025Eastbound lanes of Loop 101 reopen at 7th Avenue in Phoenix
The eastbound lanes of the Loop 101 reopened after a crash caused a closure at Seventh Avenue on Monday afternoon, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2025City of Tempe proposes permitting updates for special events and city parks
The city of Tempe is proposing updates to the code provisions governing the permitting of special events and the regulations for city parks.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jun 2, 2025Contents of shuttered Bang Bang Tempe restaurant go up for auction
An auction is underway for the contents of a downtown Tempe sushi restaurant and nightclub that closed just a year after opening.