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 | Sep 28, 202610-year-old girl in critical condition after being pulled from pool in Mesa
A bystander performed CPR on the girl before she was taken by fire crews to a nearby hospital.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2026Investigation underway after man’s body pulled from canal in west Phoenix
Phoenix Fire crews responded and pronounced the man dead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2026Pinal County sheriff distinguishes automated license plate readers from Flock cameras
Ross Teeple testified about the two technologies in front of Congress on Wednesday, emphasizing what useful technology ALPRs are but how untrustworthy Flock is.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 20261 hospitalized during shooting involving law enforcement near Rock Springs Cafe
DPS said the shooting occurred during a pre-planned criminal investigation. They did not provide the extent of the suspect's injuries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 20262 arrested in connection with shooting Mesa that left 4 injured
The Mesa Police Department identified the men taken into custody as 19-year-olds Jonathan Valladares Mojica and Mark Cortez Garcia.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2026Police investigating man’s death after fight escalated into shooting in west Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department identified the man who died as Mark Carmel.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 20263 additional suspects arrested in connection with fatal Casa Grande house party shooting
Two of the suspects, 16- and 17-year-old boys, turned themselves in on Tuesday. The third, 20-year-old Laron Kelley, turned himself into authorities on Wednesday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2026Man sentenced to life for murdering stepfather, assaulting mother with hammer in Gilbert
Gary Crawford pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 20264 hospitalized, 1 detained after ‘isolated’ shooting in Mesa, police say
Three men and one woman were taken to a nearby hospital. Their conditions are unknown.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 22, 2026Valley restaurant group reveals plans for new Italian chophouse
Bistecca & Bones is set to open at High Street at City North in Phoenix in spring 2027. The restaurant will offer premium cuts as well as a variety of house-made, fresh pastas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2026Phoenix man sentenced to 9 years for selling meth on San Carlos Apache Reservation
Eric Rope Jr., 41, previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in connection with three incidents where he sold meth on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in 2025.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 21, 2026Chandler Fashion Center expanding dining lineup with La Popular Cocina Mexicana
The eatery is expected to open at the shopping mall in fall 2027. It offers elevated traditional Mexican cuisine.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 21, 2026East Valley gym owners opening Arizona’s 1st Mahana Fresh restaurant next door
The restaurant's menu will consist of customizable bowls, wraps and smoothies. It also expects to cover a full range of protein and macro needs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2026Poll shows majority of Arizonans are against eliminating national monument lands
It found that 83% of voters were opposed to eliminating some national monument lands in Arizona, with 61% being strongly opposed. That included 71% of Republicans, 86% of independents and 96% of Democrats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2026West Valley man accused of sexually abusing runaway teen
Jaiden Orion Segundo, 26, was booked into Maricopa County Jail on Wednesday on six charges of sexual conduct with a minor and a probation violation charge.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 18, 2026Calling all foodies! Arizona Restaurant Week returns for 10 days at almost 300 eateries
The 10-day event runs through Sept. 27 with nearly 300 restaurants offering prix-meals meal options for $33, $44 or $55.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2026Woman dies after early morning hit-and-run in east Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department identified the woman who died as 40-year-old Jennifer Knephfler.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Sep 16, 2026ASU gets $2M federal grant to develop water reuse tech for semiconductor manufacturing
As part of the project, ASU's Macro Technology Works in Tempe will test and certify new water treatment technology, creating the data needed for the industry to adopt water-saving solutions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2026Arizona man accused of stealing deceased mother’s Social Security benefits
Ruffin Alford III is alleged to have kept $104,013 in Social Security benefits. He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 16, 2026KTAR town hall panelists weigh on Prop 144, a ballot measure about elections
Should voters have to provide government-issued IDs to cast a ballot, whether in person or by mail?
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 15, 2026Prop 320 receives no support during KTAR News town hall, compared to ‘punishment referral’
Panelists explained why they oppose a ballot measure that would force certain school districts to spend at least 60% of their budget on direct instructional expenses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2026Former Green Beret who led ASU hockey workout was reportedly not vetted, had no contract
The Arizona Republic reported that Tim Zeisel did not sign the consultant policy form that's required by ASU's Athletic Department guidelines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2026Drunk driver sentenced to 24 years for crash in Gilbert that killed Lyft driver, 2 passengers
Robb Louis Hintzsche pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for his role in the fatal collision, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 15, 2026KTAR News holds ‘The Issues That Matter’ town hall to break down ballot propositions
The forum is being hosted at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be livestreamed on the KTAR News YouTube page.