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 | Aug 11, 2026AG Kris Mayes sues landlords for leaving Tucson tenants without air conditioning
The suit alleges that Sedona Springs, Sienna Ridge and Summit Ridge have struggled to cool apartments to 80 degrees or less as required by Pima County.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2026Driver dies after colliding with Valley Metro bus in south Phoenix while fleeing separate crash
The 40-year-old man was taken by the Phoenix Fire Department to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Thunderstorms outside Valley bring dust, winds to Phoenix metro area
Weather officials said the outflow from the storms spread lofted dust over the West Valley around 9 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Police investigating homicide after man dies being detained during southeast Phoenix fight
The Phoenix Police Department explained the probe into Bill Blancas' death changed directions after detectives learned he first became unresponsive during the fight with family members.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Motorcyclist critically hurt after crash involving car in west Phoenix
The man was in extremely critical condition when he was transported by the Phoenix Fire Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Apache Junction officer resigns after misusing Flock cameras for personal reasons
Police Chief Michael Pooley said the department was notified about the misuse on April 19 by the Casa Grande Police Department after the former officer mentioned using the license plate reading technology while reporting a welfare check.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Man injured in early morning shooting in north Phoenix
On Saturday, officers responded to multiple reports of a shooting near 19th and Peoria avenues around 2 a.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 20262 men arrested in connection with south Phoenix house party shooting that left 1 injured
The Phoenix Police Department identified 36-year-old Adrian Galindo-Ortiz and 18-year-old Roberto Ortiz as the men taken into custody.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Glendale firefighters deliver endangered birthday cakes after grocery store blaze
Firefighter bought and delivered the cakes after the refrigerated cases holding multiple birthday cakes had to be shut off due to an exterior fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026‘T-bone type’ crash in Scottsdale leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition, police say
Crews responded to a T-bone type collision involving two cars at Pima and Pinnacle Peak roads around 9:20 a.m., according to the Scottsdale Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Arizona Humane Society sends out urgent plea ahead of free adoption event
On Saturday, all pets — including puppies and kittens — will have $0 adoptions fees at all three of AHS' adoption locations.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 7, 2026The 233 Suites hotel celebrates debut in downtown Mesa
The hotel is located near Center and Main streets and has 76 rooms for guests.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Man left in critical condition after 3-car collision in north Phoenix
Fire crews were called to an intersection near 51st Avenue and Cactus Road around 4 p.m. for the crash.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 5, 2026Fogo de Chao opens 2nd Valley location in Gilbert
The new restaurant is located near Santan Village Parkway and Williams Field Road and offers both lunch and dinner during the week as well as brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2026Avondale PD investigating ‘suspicious’ disappearance of 3 missing family members
The department said the search for a husband, wife and their adult son began Tuesday after officers conducted a welfare check at an Avondale home and found signs of foul play but no one inside.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Authorities identify victims, suspect killed in stabbing that led to Gilbert Police shooting
Gilbert Police said in a Tuesday update that the deceased suspect, 28-year-old Brett Eschliman, knew the victims and lived at the property where the stabbing took place.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Alleged sex worker, underage boyfriend arrested in connection with fatal Phoenix apartment shooting
The Phoenix Police Department identified the woman taken into custody as 21-year-old Teralyn Campopiano, but did not release the teen's name.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 3, 2026Dust advisory issued as high winds make way into Valley
The dust advisory was in place for east and southern parts of Maricopa County until 11:30 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2026California man pleads guilty in ‘phantom hacker’ scheme with Arizona victim
Los Angeles resident Ajay Kumar pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering on July 28.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 3, 2026Work progresses on industrial development near Buc-ee’s in Goodyear
The industrial development's second phase is a three building expansion that will amount to 261,168 square feet.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2026SAFE Alert issued for missing 28-year-old man last seen in Phoenix
David Clay was last seen in the area of 19th Avenue and Greenway Road on Saturday around 11 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2026Pedestrian left in critical condition after hit-and-run in west Phoenix
Investigators said an adult woman was struck by an SUV as she was crossing the street, adding that the driver did not stay at the scene.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Aug 2, 2026Developer selected to create main street district in Peoria master-planned community
Scottsdale-based Lyfe Companies is behind the development of other notable mixed-use projects around the Valley, such as Epicenter in Gilbert and Uptown Plaza in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2026Arizona man accused of luring minors for sexual exploitation
The Prescott Police Department identified the man taken into custody as David Velasquez.