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 | May 12, 2023Voice of Suns Al McCoy had special bond with sightless fans, down to final sign-off
Al McCoy and fans with limited vision forged a special bond during his 51 years as voice of the Phoenix Suns, right down to his final sign-off.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2023Prominent Arizona Republicans urge Ron DeSantis to run for president
A group of prominent Arizona Republicans, including state House Speaker Ben Toma and former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon, sent a letter urging Rick DeSantis to run for president.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2023Zone cleanup is just small part of work to combat Phoenix homelessness
The high-profile cleanup of the encampment known as the Zone is just a fraction of the work being done to help people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2023Suspect formally charged in beating of Phoenix police officer
A domestic violence suspect accused of seriously injuring a Phoenix police officer in a violent attack last month has been formally charged with eight offenses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2023Sen. Kyrsten Sinema blasts Biden administration over handling of Title 42 end
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona ripped the Biden administration’s handling of Thursday’s Title 42 immigration policy rollback, claiming cartels have control of the southern border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2023Sheriff Paul Penzone says end of Title 42 ‘challenging’ for Arizona law enforcement
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said Thursday's end of Title 42 immigration restrictions will be “challenging” for Arizona law enforcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 20231 block down: Phoenix starts cleanup of Zone homeless encampment
The city of Phoenix and partner agencies started the laborious process of cleaning up the sprawling downtown-area homeless encampment known as the Zone.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2023North Phoenix resort transforms pool area into AquaRidge WaterPark
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is upping its pool game with a water park that features three multistory slides, an enhanced lazy river and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2023Arizona Democratic leaders pan budget plan for lack of school voucher cap
Democratic leaders in the Arizona Legislature aren't satisfied with the budget bills introduced Monday after months of bipartisan negotiations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2023Metro Phoenix community colleges adding 4 bachelor’s degree programs
The Maricopa County Community College District is adding four four-year bachelor's degree programs in the fields of health care, business and tech.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2023DNA evidence helps MCSO make arrest in 2008 sexual assault of 13-year-old girl
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in a 2008 sexual assault case involving a 13-year-old girl after he was identified through DNA evidence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says bipartisan negotiations forged state budget plan
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said the state budget package set for introduction Monday is the product of give and take between Democrats and Republicans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2023Glendale road closed after motorcyclist seriously injured in collision
A stretch of Glendale Avenue was closed for several hours Monday morning after a motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a collision, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2023Arizona deputies uncover murder mystery while making welfare check
A 76-year-old man was arrested last month after a welfare check turned into a murder case in rural Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2023I-10 reopened in eastern Arizona 2 days after bridge damaged in fiery wreck
Interstate 10 in eastern Arizona was reopened Friday morning, two days after a semi-truck slammed into a bridge support pillar and burst into flames.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2023Biden’s border troops plan gets mixed reviews from Arizona politicians
The Biden administration’s plan to send 1,500 U.S. troops to the border to help handle an expected surge in migrant crossings is getting a mixed reaction from Arizona’s congressional delegation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2023Waymo expands robotaxi service in Phoenix, Scottsdale, East Valley
Waymo announced a major expansion for its metro Phoenix ride-hailing service on Thursday, doubling the area of operation for the self-driving taxis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2023Valley police agencies team up to combat street racing, intersection takeovers
Valley police agencies are working together to combat a recent rise in street racing and intersection takeovers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2023Former Arizona National Guard leader says Biden’s border troops plan is flawed
Retired Maj. Gen. Mick McGuire says the Biden administration’s plan to send federal troops to support border operations is flawed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2023As temperatures rise, over 200 Heat Relief Network locations open across Valley
The Maricopa Association of Governments and its partners operate the regional Heat Relief Network from May 1 to Sept. 30 each year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023Arizona GOP leaders want to protect law that limits transgender student athletes
Republican leaders in the Arizona Legislature want to protect a state law that bans transgender girls from competing in school sports against biological females.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023Ethics complaint filed against Democrat who hid Arizona House lounge Bibles
Three Arizona Republican lawmakers filed an ethics complaint against a Democratic colleague who hid Bibles from the House members lounge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Mesa sports park owner files for bankruptcy, looks to sell 320-acre venue
The owner of the venue formerly known as Bell Bank Park filed for bankruptcy Monday, just 16 months after the sprawling Mesa sports park opened to much fanfare.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Aerosmith walking this way to Phoenix on ‘Peace Out’ farewell tour
Aerosmith is getting back in the saddle for a farewell tour that’s sure to be filled with sweet emotion when it hits Phoenix later this year.