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 1, 2026E-bike rider dies after collision near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
An e-bike rider died after a collision near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Republican budget ‘real close’ to something Hobbs would sign, Arizona Senate president says
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said the Republican budget proposal passed by the House includes some of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ requests.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Scottsdale convenience store sells Powerball ticket worth $1 million
A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was purchased at a north Scottsdale convenience store.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Scottsdale officer shoots woman who allegedly wielded gun inside police station
A Scottsdale officer shot and wounded a woman who pulled out a gun in a police station lobby Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Phoenix police sergeant takes legal action to protect job after being placed on leave
The Phoenix police sergeant accused of trying to incite conflict at a student protest while off-duty is taking legal action to protect his job.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Investigation underway after 2 injured in shooting in Glendale
An investigation is underway after two people were injured in a shooting in Glendale early Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 29, 2026Scottsdale restaurant offers Ultimate Night of Indulgence for $2,500 per couple
Anhelo, a high-end Scottsdale restaurant, is offering an exclusive dining experience dubbed The Ultimate Night of Indulgence for $2,500 per couple.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2026Police investigating after pickup truck crashes into Phoenix home
Police are investigating after a pickup truck crashed into a home in Phoenix on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 28, 2026Asian coastal cuisine concept Starfish Scottsdale set to open at McCormick Ranch
Starfish Scottsdale, a California-based Asian coastal cuisine concept, will accept limited reservations starting Friday before fully opening on May 5.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2026Driver seriously injured when pickup truck gets wedged under semi in Glendale
A pickup truck driver was seriously injured in an overnight collision with a semitruck in Glendale, authorities said.
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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.