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 | Oct 13, 2023Man accused of shooting at occupied vehicle from Phoenix light rail platform
A man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly shooting at an occupied vehicle from a light rail platform near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2023Phoenix probably isn’t done with 100-degree temperatures in 2023
The calendar may have turned to fall three weeks ago, but Phoenix isn't done flirting with 100-degree temperatures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2023Powerball ticket sold in Phoenix wins $2M during historic drawing
A West Valley Powerball player won a pretty sweet consolation prize during Wednesday night’s near-record drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2023Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone discusses reasons he’s leaving office early
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said Thursday that a combination of things led to his decision to leave office early.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2023Hobbs, Republicans spar over Arizona voucher math as ESA enrollment surpasses projections
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs repeated warnings about the cost of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, prompting pushback from state Republican leaders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2023Simon’s Hot Dogs closing Scottsdale restaurant, but not shutting down for good
Simon’s Hot Dogs, a favorite spot for vegans and meat eaters alike, will soon close its doors in Old Town Scottsdale and search for a new home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2023Canadian start-up Lynx Air set to debut Phoenix-Toronto service
Canadian start-up airline Lynx Air will debut a second nonstop destination from Phoenix this week: Toronto.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2023Valley Jewish community, law enforcement on alert after attacks by Hamas on Israel
The Valley Jewish community and law enforcement agencies are on alert in the wake of the recent attacks by Hamas on Israel.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2023Arizona deputy shows improvement after suffering serious injuries in fall off bridge
The Arizona deputy who was seriously injured when he fell off a bridge last month is making significant improvements.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2023Here’s why some Maricopa County voters will see ballots in their mailbox soon
Registered voters in six Maricopa County cities, including Phoenix, and nearly two dozen school districts can expect to see ballots in their mailbox soon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2023Fry’s planning to open at least 4 new grocery stores in Arizona in 2024
Fry’s Food Stores is planning to open at least four new supermarkets in Arizona in 2024, the grocer announced last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2023Mother of Phoenix officer’s alleged shooter sentenced in gun case
A woman was sentenced to 10 months in prison for illegally buying a gun for her son, the man accused of shooting a Phoenix police officer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2023Video shows Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego debating near Phoenix airport restroom
In an impromptu debate at the Phoenix airport between likley Senate opponents Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego was captured on video.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2023Grand Canyon University accuses federal officials of retaliation in conflict over nonprofit status
Grand Canyon University is accusing federal officials of retaliating against the Phoenix school over its ongoing lawsuit against the Department of Education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2023Arizona gets $1.8M of Blackbaud’s multistate settlement over 2020 data breach
Arizona is getting nearly $2 million as part of a multistate settlement with software company Blackbaud over a data breach three years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2023Phoenix temperatures heading back into 100s after brief respite from heat
If you were hoping Phoenix’s 100-degree temperatures were behind us when September ended, we’ve got some bad news.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2023
With attention on $1.2B Powerball jackpot, Phoenix Mega Millions ticket wins $10K
With all eyes on a billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, a Phoenix lottery player won a nice payout in Tuesday's Mega Millions game.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2023Tempe anthropologist, Tucson writer chosen for MacArthur Fellowships, aka ‘genius grants’
Two Arizonans were chosen to receive prestigious MacArthur Fellowships, awards often referred to as “genius grants."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2023Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix to create its first full seminary for future priests
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix announced plans Tuesday to create its first full seminary to educate and train future priests locally.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2023Opa! 62nd annual Original Phoenix Greek Festival set for this weekend
Greece is the word this weekend when The Original Phoenix Greek Festival returns for its annual three-day run.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2023Aerosmith postpones Phoenix concert because of Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury
First the Boss, now Steven Tyler. Add Aerosmith to the list of classic rockers forced to postpone their Phoenix concerts because of health issues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2023Phoenix Guns N’ Roses fans might need ‘Patience’ if Diamondbacks win Wild Card playoff series
Guns N’ Roses fans in Phoenix might need a little "Patience" if the Arizona Diamondbacks advance in the playoffs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2023Arizona deputy seriously injured while working to stop human smuggling suspect
The southern Arizona deputy who fell off a bridge last week during the pursuit of a human smuggling suspect faces "significant challenges" to his recovery.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2023Republican Arizona congressman calls out own party after shutdown showdown
Republican U.S. Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona had some sharp words for his own party Monday in the wake of the latest government funding showdown.