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 29, 20263 arrested after fight at a high school football game in west Phoenix
During the fight, a deputy with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Phoenix police officers were assaulted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2026Arizona man sentenced to federal prison for assault with zip tie strangulation
In January 2025, Jarret Haines punched a woman multiple times before strangling her with a zip tie until she lost consciousness.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 29, 2026ADOT starts improvements at I-10/Jackrabbit Trail interchange in West Valley
The eastbound off-ramp and westbound on-ramp on I-10 at Jackrabbit Trail will be closed until 3 p.m. Saturday. Southbound Jackrabbit Trail will also be shut between McDowell Road and Roosevelt Street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 20265 injured in early morning crash on I-10 in west Phoenix
Five occupants of a Toyota RAV4 were hurt in the crash, including a man who was left with life-threatening injuries. The driver of a BMW is being investigated for impairment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2026Texas man pleads guilty to enticing minor victim in Arizona
Juan Jose Castillo admitted to traveling to Arizona in October 2024 and engaging in sexual activity with the minor.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 28, 2026US 60/Grand Avenue reopens in Glendale following crash involving motorcycle
The motorcyclist was found with serious injuries and taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 28, 2026Maricopa County Attorney’s Office identifies potential non-citizens in voter citizenship probe
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell told reporters that her office has identified some non-citizens in its probe into 207 people's citizenship and voter eligibility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2026Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr headline new comedy festival at Mesa baseball stadium
The Fastball Comedy Festival will take place at the baseball stadium on Oct. 17 and 18. It is a cell phone-free event and only those 18 and older will be allowed to attend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2026Passenger killed, driver critically injured in crash involving semi-truck in Phoenix
A car was making an improper U-turn near 55th Avenue and Van Buren Street when the collision occurred, police said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 26, 2026No Arizona restaurants earn Michelin stars, but here’s a list of guide’s recommendations
Arizona eateries were awarded the Bib Gourmand recognition or highlighted as recommended restaurants. There were also two Valley chefs and a sommelier who earned accolades.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2026Former Arizona tribal police officer indicted for using excessive force, falsifying records
Jacob Christopher Slawson is accused of punching a handcuffed arrestee unconscious in the back of a police car, then dragging him out and splitting his head open on the concrete.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Teen girl dies at hospital after being hit by car at apartment complex in north Phoenix
Preliminary information indicated the girl was hit by the car while walking across the entrance to the complex as it was entering the parking lot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 202692-year-old man arrested after wife found dead inside home in Goodyear
The woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, showed signs of trauma, according to police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs orders flags lowered to half-staff to honor Dolly Parton
The order is in accordance with a presidential proclamation and directs flags to be lowered until sunset on Sept. 1.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Michelin stars incoming? Iconic culinary guide to launch Southwest edition, including Arizona
Arizona foodies may learn of a new Michelin star restaurant this week as the iconic culinary guide announces Southwest winners on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Traffic stop leads to Arizona woman being arrested after 82 grams of meth found
The Lake Havasu City Police Department said 54-year-old Kelly Winnie was arrested on multiple charges, including possession of dangerous drugs for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Alex Barnett, 3rd suspect in fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit, taken into custody
Alex Barnett was taken into custody after a three-hour standoff and booked into jail on first-degree murder charges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Driver arrested after testing positive for cocaine, fentanyl and meth following north Phoenix crash
The driver was arrested after showing signs of impairment and while being processed gave a SoToxa sample, which tested positive for fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 20262 suspects arrested in connection with fatal Tempe apartment complex shooting
The Tempe Police Department identified the man who was killed in the shooting as 24-year-old Tyrone Rios Jr.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Westgate welcomes whimsical animal statues by renowned artists Gillie and Marc
The statues will be at the popular outdoor mall for visitors to interact and take photos with for one year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Tucson man indicted for lying while active-duty Air Force to obtain federal contract work
If convicted for making false statements, David Velarde could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 22, 2026Phoenix breaks 15-year-old daily heat record as extreme heat warning extended
The temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport hit 115 degrees at 3:05 p.m. The previous temperature record for Aug. 22 was 113 degrees and was set in 2011.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2026Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing while fleeing DPS in Scottsdale
The rider was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, but was in stable condition as of 2:20 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 20262 sentenced for helping cover up murder of Navajo man in Arizona
Marlin Leon Nez, 45, and Megan Ashley Yarber, 36, were sentenced to time-served after being in prison for more than 16 months. They previously pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony.