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 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2025Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan talks judicial oversight, his plan to change perception
Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan talks about the judicial oversight the sheriff's office is under and how he plans to handle it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2025Bashas’ announces 10 finalists for 10th annual Donut Flavor Craze Contest
Five kids and five adults have been announced as the finalists for Bashas' 9th Annual Donut Flavor Craze Contest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2025Mother and boyfriend arrested for the death of 2-year-old boy
A Yuma mother and her boyfriend were arrested on Friday in connection to the death of her 2-year-old boy, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2025Not sure if a shelter pet is the right fit? Take them home for a night to find out
Prospective adopters at Arizona Animal Welfare League are able to have "slumber parties" with their potential new furry companion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2025Peoria traffic collision results in passenger’s death
Abrielle Lopez, from Litchfield Park, died from injuries she sustained during the May 11 crash on Sunday, according to the Peoria Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2025Arrest made in fatal stabbing of 62-year-old woman in Glendale
The Glendale Police Department arrested a man on Thursday whom they believe fatally stabbed a 62-year-old woman earlier this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2025Men related to fatal south Phoenix shooting claim self-defense
Police are investigating a shooting in south Phoenix that left a man dead on Tuesday where two others are claiming self-defense, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2025Attorney General Kris Mayes applauds federal trade court halting Trump from imposing tariffs
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called the federal trade court halting President Donald Trump's tariffs on Wednesday "a huge win."
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 27, 2025Glendale Community College breaks ground on new Innovation Lab
Glendale Community College recently broke ground on a new Innovation Lab to support and expand tech programs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2025Hazmat crews respond to a chemical spill in west Phoenix
A chemical spill early Monday morning in west Phoenix prompted multiple responses from hazmat crews, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2025Police investigating fatal shooting in north Phoenix that left 1 dead, 2 in the hospital
Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in north Phoenix early on Sunday morning and left one person dead, authorities said.