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 7, 20262 men arrested after allegedly impersonating officers, threatening people in Glendale
The men were wearing "private security" clothing, police-style gear and carrying rifles as well as other equipment, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2026US restricts travel, activities in Nogales citing threat information
Sonora is labeled as a level three travel area, which means that citizens should reconsider traveling there, due to terrorism and crime.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2026Man flees DUI stop, crashes into Mesa apartment complex before being arrested
Faanoi Vaifale was booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault of a first responder, criminal damage, failure to remain at the scene of a crash, resisting arrest, DUI and extreme DUI.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2026Motorcyclist dies after collision involving car near overpass in Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department identified the man who died as 55-year-old Andre Grant.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2026Payson discontinues Flock camera contract following administrative review
The review looked at the cameras' operational value, whether or not they align with community expectations and policy considerations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2026Impairment, speed possible factors in Scottsdale crash that left 1 dead, 1 injured, police say
Police said the passenger in the vehicle was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where they later died. The driver was also treated for injuries at the hospital.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2026ASU identifies Matthew Mayich as hospitalized hockey player for 1st time
An ASU spokesperson previously said the university was not going to identify the student-athlete involved in the incident due to privacy interests.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 20262-year-old hospitalized after reported drowning in Chandler
When crews arrived at the scene, the child was being given CPR.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Sep 5, 2026UNESCO is sending an international mission to assess border wall damage in Arizona
UNESCO's decision calls for an international assessment to be conducted to determine harm and disruptions caused by the wall to Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2026Driver arrested for DUI in connection with north Phoenix crash that left man critically injured
Fire crews extricated the first driver, identified as an adult man, before taking him to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. The second driver was processed for DUI.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2026Pedestrian dead after being struck by car in north Phoenix
Preliminary information indicated that the man was struck by the car while crossing Deer Valley Road mid-block.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 5, 2026New tunnel opens as part of $106 million freeway project in Kingman
The tunnel is 239 feet long. It is the project’s second tunnel and is expected to accommodate the most traffic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2026Woman hospitalized in critical condition after hit-and-run crash in Tempe
The driver involved in the crash has not been located, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2026Person of interest in fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit apprehended at border
Alexis Monter was caught as he tried to enter the U.S. through the pedestrian lane of the Douglas Port of Entry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2026Inmate captured after escaping from federal prison camp in Arizona
The U.S. Marshals Service apprehended James Cangro not far from the Tucson minimum-security facility where he has been serving a 132-month sentence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2026Woman accused of fatally shooting man during domestic dispute in Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department identified the man who was killed as Daniel Palmer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2026Tempe police seek public’s help identifying vehicle of interest in unsolved double homicide
Authorities believe the car may be a gray 2012 Ford Focus SE hatchback and said it is not owned by the suspect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2026Condition of hospitalized ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich ‘is irreversible,’ attorney says
"His body ceased functioning in a fundamental way, and this condition is irreversible," Robert Carey said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 202615 people unaccounted for after flash flooding at Grand Canyon
The park service is asking anyone with knowledge of hikers or backpackers in the area on Saturday to contact its Investigative Services Branch.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 30, 2026Northbound SR 51 reopens following pavement improvement project
The northbound side of the freeway — which was shut between Indian School Road and Colter Street — reopened earlier than anticipated.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2026Man dead after chain reaction crash involving 3 vehicles in west Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department identified the deceased man as Kevin Lyman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2026Child dies after rollover golf cart crash near Anthem
A family member was driving the cart while three children were sitting on a bench seat within it when the rollover occurred.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 30, 2026Flood watch in effect as storms, rain expected to hit Valley
The National Weather Service for Phoenix explained that the lower deserts could receive anywhere from half an inch to an inch of rain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2026Multiple high school cross-country runners treated for heat-related illness in Chandler
Two participants showed signs of heat-related illness and were taken to a nearby hospital after being treated at the scene.