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 27, 2023Work to start next year on final piece of Peoria’s Vistancia community
Five North at Vistancia will cover 320 acres near Loop 303 and Lone Mountain Parkway and serve as the master-planned community’s commercial core.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2023Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee says teaching kids about money can be fun
Teaching children about money can be intimidating, but there are ways to make the important task fun, Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2023Phoenix expected to hit 100 degrees this weekend for first time this year
After falling just short earlier this month, Phoenix is expected to reach 100 degrees for the first time in 2023 this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2023Here’s what 2023 point-in-time count found about Valley homelessness trends
More people are experiencing homelessness in metro Phoenix than a year ago, but fewer are going without shelter, according to this year’s point-in-time count.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2023Here’s what we know about Glendale’s blockbuster VAI Resort project
Developers have revealed new details about VAI Resort, the blockbuster hotel and entertainment destination taking shape in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2023Sen. Mark Kelly to reach new heights with US Astronaut Hall of Fame induction
Mark Kelly will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in May, joining John Glenn as the only senators to receive the honor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2023Permanent cleanup of Zone homeless encampment in Phoenix to start in 2 weeks
The block-by-block process of permanently moving hundreds of people out of the Zone homeless encampment in Phoenix will start May 10, the city said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2023Arizona Senate Republicans tweak Hobbs over food bill veto with tamale sale at Capitol
Arizona Senate Republicans are hosting a tamale sale at the Capitol on Tuesday in a not-so-subtle rebuke of Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2023Work starts on massive LogistiCenter at Copperwing business park in El Mirage
LogistiCenter at Copperwing, one of the biggest business parks in Arizona, is officially under construction in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2023Here’s what Phoenix says it’s doing about ‘Zone’ homeless encampment
The city of Phoenix on Friday released details about how it will address the downtown homeless encampment known as the Zone.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023
Maricopa County attorney explains Arizona law on use of deadly force
After multiple national incidents of people getting shot after making seemingly minor mistakes, the Valley’s top prosecutor discussed Arizona’s self-defense laws.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023Scottsdale horse therapy farm purchases property it was leasing
A Scottsdale horse therapy farm is putting down permanent roots after raising enough money to purchase the property it was leasing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023Work starts on second 250,000-square-foot building at SkyBridge in Mesa
SkyBridge Arizona continues to take shape, with construction starting Tuesday on another massive building at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport industrial development.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 20232 Arizona Legislature vacancies in hands of Maricopa County supervisors
Two vacant seats in the Arizona Legislature will remain unfilled at least until next week, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2023Erykah Badu to perform at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Erykah Badu is bringing her brand of neo-soul to Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 20232 Arizona women make Time list of 100 most influential people for 2023
Brittney Griner and Cindy McCain were named to Time magazine's annual list of the world's 100 most influential people.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2023Phoenix brewery honors legendary Suns announcer with Shazaam! IPA
PHX Beer Co. is celebrating the Suns' playoff run and their legendary announcer's final season with a limited run of Shazaam! Valley Style IPA.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2023Phoenix official explains wastewater recycling plan: ‘It’s just water’
Phoenix wastewater would go through treatment similar to "what you would see out of the bottled water industry" under a proposed recycling plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2023Signs point to another wet winter season in Arizona’s future
Arizona might have a second consecutive wet winter on the way, according to a state climate expert, although predictions for the last one missed the mark.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2023Phoenix will become ‘Bat Country’ when Avenged Sevenfold swoops in
Avenged Sevenfold will descend upon Phoenix this fall when the California metal band hits the road in support of a new album.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2023
Arizona House speaker says Liz Harris expulsion won’t disrupt budget process
Republican Liz Harris’ expulsion from the Arizona House won’t have a significant impact on the legislative process, Speaker Ben Toma said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2023Orange water, soil near defunct Arizona mine isn’t a health risk, officials say
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality released the results of testing done on orange water and soil near a former mine in Yavapai County.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2023Arizona House expels Republican Rep. Liz Harris for ethics violation
The Arizona House voted to expel Republican Rep. Liz Harris on Wednesday for letting a witness make wide-ranging accusations of bribery during a February hearing about election reforms.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2023Mark Lamb says Senate campaign will focus on Arizona issues, not opponents
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb says his 2024 U.S. Senate campaign will focus on issues, not his potential opposition.