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 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.
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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.