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 | Apr 28, 2026Suspect in Arizona cold case murder from 2008 is behind bars
The suspect in a 2008 cold case murder in Tucson is in custody, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 20261 juvenile dead, another hospitalized after shots fired in West Valley suburb of El Mirage
One boy is dead and another victim is in the hospital after shots were fired in the West Valley suburb of El Mirage on Monday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2026Chandler passes law with city-level punishments for food and drink tampering
A new Chandler law adds city-level punishments for food and drink tampering. The ordinance will go into effect May 24.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2026Scottsdale gas station sells Mega Millions ticket worth $20,000
A Scottsdale gas station sold a lottery ticket that hit for $20,000 in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2026Valley man who sent child sex videos to undercover officer gets 15-year sentence
A Valley man who sent child sexual abuse material to an undercover officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2026Armed robbery suspect arrested after police chase through West Valley
An armed robbery suspect was arrested after a police chase through the West Valley early Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2026Officers shoot woman who allegedly refused orders to drop knife in Phoenix
Officers shot and wounded a woman after she allegedly refused to drop the knife she was carrying in east Phoenix early Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2026Worker dies from shooting at construction site near State Farm Stadium
Police are investigating after a shooting incident at a construction site near State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Thursday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 24, 2026Fiery crash disrupted rush hour traffic on Interstate 10 through downtown Phoenix
A fiery crash on Interstate 10 briefly disrupted rush hour traffic through downtown Phoenix on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 23, 2026Maricopa County board leader explains objection to judge’s ruling in recorder’s election lawsuit
The leader of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors called the ruling in an election lawsuit brought by Recorder Justin Heap "a total bust."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2026Slide Rock State Park changes vehicle policy, banning lineups when lot is full
If you’re planning a visit to Slide Rock State Park, be aware of new traffic restrictions on vehicles waiting to get into the popular Arizona recreation site.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2026Here’s how to get $30 tickets for dozens of Arizona concerts for a limited time
Live Nation will offer $30 tickets for dozens of Arizona concerts for a limited time starting next week, including shows by Bob Dylan, Demi Lovato, Mötley Crüe and Wu-Tang Clan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2026Power restored to nearly 6,000 customers after APS fire-risk shutoff
APS restored power for nearly 6,000 northern Arizona customers on Wednesday evening after shutting it off due to an elevated fire risk.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 20267 hospitalized after 3-vehicle collision on I-17 frontage road in Phoenix
Seven people were hospitalized after a rush hour collision Wednesday morning on a freeway frontage road in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 21, 2026Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap calls election lawsuit ruling ‘vindication for our side’
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap said he felt "vindication" after getting a favorable ruling in his lawsuit over election responsibilities in Arizona's largest county.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 21, 2026Part of Interstate 17 closed temporarily after hay truck fire north of Phoenix area
A portion of Interstate 17 north of the Phoenix area was closed temporarily after a trailer hauling hay caught fire on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2026Peoria City Council returns to chambers after 9-month renovation project
After a nine-month renovation project, the Peoria City Council chambers is reopening for Tuesday night’s meeting.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2026Pilot safely lands plane on East Valley canal bank after mechanical problem
A small plane made a safe emergency landing on an East Valley canal bank Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 20268-year-old girl who went missing in south Phoenix found safe
An 8-year-old girl who went missing in south Phoenix on Monday evening was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Apr 20, 2026Here’s why a new report ranks Arizona near bottom of list for affordability
Arizona became one of the nation’s least affordable states as costs soared in the post-pandemic era, according to a new study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2026Dog bites Phoenix police officer who was trying to rescue it from closed vehicle
In a classic case of “no good deed goes unpunished,” a dog bit a Phoenix police officer who was trying to rescue it over the weekend.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 20, 2026Shea Boulevard in northeast Scottsdale reopens after closure for gas leak repairs
A section of Shea Boulevard in northeast Scottsdale was temporarily closed Monday morning while crews worked to repair a gas leak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 20261 person injured in Tempe apartment complex pool party shooting
One person was injured after gunfire broke out during an apartment complex pool party in Tempe on Sunday night.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 17, 2026Erika Kirk event with Phoenix high school club members moved off campus
Conservative activist Erika Kirk will speak at a Phoenix high school student club meeting next week, but it won’t be on campus during the school day.