About
Kevin Stone is KTAR’s Senior Web Content Editor. He is a seasoned journalist who was born in New York and grew up in Phoenix. He got his start doing agate for the Mesa Tribune sports section — remember newspapers? — in the 1990s while completing his print journalism degree. He went on to work for The Dallas Morning News as a copy editor and page designer for the paper’s award-winning sports section before spending nearly a decade in various positions with ESPN.com. He returned to the Valley in 2013 and joined the KTAR News digital team in 2018. His favorite activities are collecting records, going to concerts and sporting events, and dining out with his beautiful wife.
Expertise
- News and sports writing and editing
- Social media management
- Wordle wizardry
Education
- University of Arizona – Bachelor’s degree in general studies with minors in English, sociology and psychology.
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2026Body of missing Castle Hot Springs Resort employee found after floodwater search
The search for Benny Sutton Jr., 63, ended Friday when he was found dead, nearly a week after his vehicle was found submerged in a flooded wash about 2 miles south of Castle Hot Springs Resort in Morristown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2026Canal Convergence returns to Scottsdale Waterfront for 10 illuminated nights
The mostly free event, which features light-based and interactive artworks from local, national and international artists, runs through Nov. 15.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 6, 2026Democrats win both chambers of Arizona Legislature for first time in 60 years
Democrats are on track to finish with a 20-10 Senate supermajority and a 37-23 House advantage.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 6, 2026Republican Rep. Abe Hamadeh defeats Bernadette Greene-Placentia in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District
The incumbent held off his Democratic challenger to retain a seat he won by 13 percentage points two years ago.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 6, 20262026 Phoenix City Council election: 2 incumbents win, 2 other races head to runoff
Kevin Robinson and Kesha Hodge Washington are handily winning their second terms, while the races for two open seats won't be decided until next year.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 5, 2026How did Democrats take control of Arizona and how will they use their newfound power?
“I think they know what the public wants, and they're going to continue to listen to the public," said state Democratic Party Chair Charlene Fernandez.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 5, 2026Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Lt. Gov.-elect John Giles deliver victory speeches
The governor and lieutenant governor-elect discussed their priorities for the coming legislative session, when Democrats will control the Legislature after a historic election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2026Arrest made after road rage incident ends with fatal shooting in Scottsdale
The suspect called 911 and said he had to “defend myself” against a person who was “road raging” at him, according to the arrest report.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 3, 2026Voters walk away from East Valley polling place amid delays, possible technical issues
The Maricopa County Election Department reported a high volume of voters at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and suggested alternative vote centers.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 3, 2026As 16-year congressional run ends, Arizona Republican Rep. David Schweikert mulls future
“A couple years from now we'll decide if we're going to run for office again,” said Schweikert, who ran for governor this year but lost in the primary.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 3, 2026US Sen. Ruben Gallego on Democrats’ chances in Arizona: ‘It will be considered a wave’
Gallego said he thinks his party will win control of the state House and Senate, pick up congressional seats, and win the races for governor, secretary of state and attorney general.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2026Hazmat crews contain ammonia leak at Shamrock Farms in Phoenix
The ammonia leak was isolated to one building, and firefighters were working to return operations of the dairy back to management.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 2, 2026Sewage spilled into Oak Creek twice during Sedona flooding, officials said
The Bear Wallow Pump Station was overwhelmed by rising floodwaters once Sunday morning and again that night.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 2, 2026Weather suspected in death of man found in Flagstaff stormwater drainage area
It could be the Arizona city's second fatality related to the weather after a weekend of heavy rainfall and flooding across the state.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 2, 2026What you need to know about voting, results for 2026 midterm election in Maricopa County
A new Arizona law will speed up ballot counting, but it doesn’t mean every race will be called before bedtime.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2026WWE reveals date, ticket information for 2027 Royal Rumble in Arizona
The 40th annual event is set for Saturday, Feb. 6, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 2, 2026Body of man swept away by floodwaters found in Flagstaff
The man reportedly lost his footing, fell into fast-moving water and never resurfaced. He was identified as 73-year-old Williams Singavarapu of New York.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 2, 2026What to know about Arizona’s 8 statewide propositions as you fill out your 2026 ballot
Here’s a voter guide with videos, descriptions and summaries of the arguments for and against each of the statewide ballot questions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after missing woman found by Mesa Police Department
Karen King, 71, was was found safe by the Mesa Police Department.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 30, 2026Traffic trick or treat: Multiple Valley freeway closures scheduled for Halloween weekend
Closures are set for SR 51 and all three loops, but with rain in the forecast, the schedule could change.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 30, 2026DOJ sending 1,000 monitors to polling sites across US on Election Day, including in Arizona
“We have every reason to believe that this is a good faith effort,” said Jennifer Liewer, Maricopa County Elections deputy director.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 30, 2026Thunderstorms disrupt air travel to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop and a departure delay notice for the Phoenix airport Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 20264 adults hospitalized after lightning strike at West Valley school bus drop-off site
The victims were in close proximity to the strike and felt its impact. They were all conscious when emergency responders arrived at El Mirage Elementary School.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 30, 2026Ahead of Election Day, new poll shows Democrats leading Arizona governor, secretary of state and attorney general races
Gov. Katie Hobbs, Sec. Adrian Fontes and AG Kris Mayes each lead their Republican opponents with support from at least 50% of likely voters surveyed by Noble Predictive Insights.