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 | Jun 27, 2023Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer explains why he’s suing Kari Lake
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer doesn’t care if you make fun of his looks, but falsely accusing him of criminal activity crosses a line.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2023Bottled Blonde gets pushback on plan to open downtown Gilbert location
A controversy is brewing after Scottsdale hotspot Bottled Blonde announced plans to open a downtown Gilbert location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2023Gilbert Road remains closed across Salt River to accelerate completion of new bridge
Gilbert Road across the Salt River, which was closed by spring flooding, won't reopen until a new bridge can be completed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2023Phoenix could see 110 degrees this weekend as heat dome moves west
The heat dome that's been baking Texas is inching toward Arizona and could bring 110-degree temperatures to Phoenix as soon as this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2023Does dropped lawsuit mark movement in Arizona death penalty situation?
A lawsuit over the death penalty in Arizona was dropped because the Corrections Department is now operationally prepared to carry out executions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2023Zone homeless encampment cleanup continues on 3rd Phoenix block
The third round of enhanced cleanup operations took place Wednesday at the high-profile Phoenix homeless encampment known as the Zone.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes GOP bill on Prop 400 transportation tax plan
As expected, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs kicked the Republican version of a metro Phoenix transportation tax plan back to the Legislature on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2023Phoenix man accused of sending email threat to Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates
A Phoenix man has been charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly sending Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates a threatening email.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2023Ex-Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey: ‘Tough love’ should be part of homelessness response
Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said the state can be a leader by addressing its homelessness problem with both compassion and “tough love.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2023Arizona House censures Democratic lawmaker who hid Bibles
The saga of the Democratic state lawmaker who hid Bibles in the Arizona House members lounge ended Tuesday with a censure.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2023Phoenix inflation at lowest level in 18 months, but still outpacing US rate
The annual inflation rate in metro Phoenix slowed to its lowest level in 18 months, but local inflation remains far ahead of the national rate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2023Sephora, country bar among latest Desert Ridge Marketplace additions
Desert Ridge Marketplace place will be almost fully leased with the addition of four new tenants in the next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2023Glendale couple arrested for allegedly stealing husky puppy last month
A Glendale couple was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing a husky puppy from a breeder last month, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2023Amtrak seeks federal funding to bring passenger rail back to Phoenix
Amtrak has applied for federal funding to bring passenger rail service back to Phoenix for the first time since 1996.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2023Interim Phoenix chief explains why community collaboration is a key to policing
Interim Phoenix Chief Michael Sullivan explained why community collaboration is a guiding principle of the department's new Crime Reduction Plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2023Phoenix Police Department unveils strategic plan to reduce crime
The Phoenix Police Department on Monday unveiled a strategic plan that takes a community and victim-centered approach to reducing crime.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2023Boom, it’s back: Fabulous Phoenix 4th fireworks show returns after 3-year hiatus
The Fabulous Phoenix 4th fireworks show and festival is returning this year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the city announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2023GOP Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Arizona explains why he voted to lift debt ceiling
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Arizona said Friday the deal to lift the debt ceiling isn't perfect, but it beats the alternative.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2023$82M widening project on Interstate 10 in West Valley nears completion
West Valley drivers have more room to maneuver as an $82 million Interstate 10 widening project nears the finish line.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2023Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates not seeking reelection in 2024
Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection to a third term in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2023Luxurious Paradise Valley estate originally listed for $20M will be sold at auction
An exquisite Paradise Valley estate that was originally listed for $20 million will be sold at auction this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 20232nd block cleared out in Phoenix’s Zone homeless encampment
A second block at the Zone homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix was cleared Wednesday as enhanced cleanup operations continue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2023Last Arizona contestant falls in 6th round of Scripps National Spelling Bee
Arizona’s last remaining contestant in the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee was eliminated in the sixth round Wednesday.