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 14, 2026Car crashes 150 feet off side of South Mountain in Phoenix
The woman inside the car was able to get herself out safely. It is not clear what led to the crash.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Scattered storms move through parts of East Valley
There are increased chances of rain in the Valley until Wednesday, when the probability for precipitation reaches 60% to 70%.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Amazon employee dies after collapsing while working in Goodyear
Despite employees and first responders providing life-saving measures, the 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Human remains found along Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park
It's unclear if the discovery was related to the search for a man still missing after flash flooding last month.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Sep 14, 20263 arrested after allegedly trespassing at border wall construction site in Arizona
Deputies were called to a restricted construction area along the border for reports regarding multiple protesters trespassing. They were asked to leave by security but refused.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Parents arrested after 5-year-old Peoria boy left in car dies
The Peoria Police Department identified the parents as Mihail and Anca Sabo.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Police identify man killed in south Phoenix robbery shooting
Damarion Goins, 20, was found by his girlfriend in a backyard hours after the shooting. No arrests have been made.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 20262 dead after boat hits peninsula, flips at Lake Havasu
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office identified the deceased as 65-year-old Charles Romer and 59-year-old Jennifer Luzzi of Lake Havasu City.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2026Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix
The nonprofit said it is reviewing security footage and working with law enforcement to identify a suspect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 20261 dead, 1 in critical condition after shooting in East Valley
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found the victims in the roadway near Avenida del Yaqui and Calle Guadalupe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2026Noche UFC breaks Desert Diamond Arena’s all-time gross record
It also claimed UFC's highest domestic fight night gate with ticket sales nearing $4.5 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2026Arizona man who mailed fentanyl, meth sentenced to 5 years in federal prison
Hugo Jesus Munoz, 34, of Rio Rico, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2026Farmworkers Day officially adopted as Phoenix’s Cesar Chavez day replacement
The council voted unanimously to permanently adopt the name following sexual abuse allegations against the labor leader.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2026Tempe Police ask for public’s help identifying car in hit-and-run that left teen injured
Authorities believe the car involved in the collision is a dark gray, 2014-2016 Mazda 3, four-door sedan.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 10, 2026Goodyear’s GSQ town center announces 6 more tenants
Sephora, J. Crew Factory Outlet, Lovesac, Postino, Miel de Agave and V's Barber shop are the businesses set to join the development in Goodyear.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2026Phoenix Police chief says review underway to ensure no other victims of fired, arrested officers
The police chief noted that there is currently no sign of other incidents involving the officers, but he emphasized he will only be satisfied once he is absolutely sure.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 9, 2026Southbound I-17 reopens in Phoenix after crash
The closure at Indian School Road was lifted during the overnight hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2026Earnhardt family surprises Society of St. Vincent de Paul with $75,000 donation
The Earnhardts explained that the nonprofit was chosen for the donation due to its wide-reaching, vital work that impacts so many people's well-being.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2026Phoenix settles with Wall Street Journal reporter who filed excessive force complaint
The city voted unanimously to pay Dion Rabouin $100,000 to resolve the claim.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 20262 injured, 1 detained after fight escalates into stabbing in Mesa
One man was taken to a hospital in stable but critical condition. Meanwhile, the other's injuries were considered non-life-threatening.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Sep 8, 2026Water expected to be restored to Grand Canyon’s South Rim in weeks following flash flood
The National Park Service said crews will be constructing a temporary water intake at Bright Angel Creek to replace the one that was destroyed by the flood.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2026Queen Creek makes it a crime to misuse automatic license plate readers
Anyone who is found to have knowingly misused the system could face a $2,500 fine and up to six months in jail.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 8, 2026Driver charged with manslaughter after head-on crash kills 4 on SR 260 near Heber
Two adults and two young children from the Valley died in the crash. Two other occupants were flown to Phoenix-area hospitals with serious injuries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2026Valley officials celebrate grand opening of Surprise Community & Resource Center
The 35,000-square-foot facility is meant to provide residents with a place to access critical services and resources.