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 | Jul 22, 2022Kari Lake locked out of account temporarily for violating Twitter rules
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake apparently was locked out of her Twitter account temporarily after posting prohibited content in a video attacking Republican primary foe Karrin Taylor Robson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2022Empty 1-acre lot in Paradise Valley sells for $3.5M, a state record for its size
A Paradise Valley residential lot sold for $3.5 million on Wednesday, the most ever paid for an undeveloped property of its size in Arizona, according to the seller’s agent.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2022Mike Pence ‘so impressed’ with Karrin Taylor Robson, will join her at 2 Arizona events
A day before campaigning for Karrin Taylor Robson in Arizona, former Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday he was “so impressed” after meeting the gubernatorial candidate last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022Gov. Doug Ducey, Sen. Mark Kelly find common ground in support of semiconductor bill
Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly are on the same side when it comes to a bill that would supercharge the nation’s semiconductor industry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022Mick McGuire says don’t count out Mick McGuire in Arizona US Senate primary
Mick McGuire isn’t getting as much media attention as other Arizona Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, but he likes his chances in the upcoming primary election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022
Karrin Taylor Robson outspent Kari Lake by $9M in second quarter
Karrin Taylor Robson spent about $9 million more than Kari Lake from April to June as Arizona's Republican gubernatorial primary race kicked into high gear, according to campaign finance reports.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2022As primary draws near, here’s how Arizona’s US Senate campaigns stack up financially
Arizona’s GOP U.S. Senate primary field burned through more than $12 million during the second quarter, but there was plenty left to spend over the last month of the race.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2022Former VP Mike Pence endorses Karrin Taylor Robson for Arizona governor
Mike Pence endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson in Arizona’s gubernatorial race, aligning against his former executive branch partner, Donald Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2022In annual rankings, CNBC says Arizona is worst state to live in 2022
CNBC released its annual rankings of best and worst states to live in 2022 -- and Arizonans who love their home might disagree with the outcome.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 2022Here’s the latest on Phoenix’s search for Police Chief Jeri Williams’ successor
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams doesn’t yet know when her retirement will become official, but the department is making changes to prepare for her successor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 2022Fry’s offers free delivery, double fuel points, more savings for $59-$99 a year
Fry’s Food Stores is serving up a new membership program that, for a fee, provides double fuel points, free delivery and exclusive savings opportunities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 2022
Highly transmissible COVID subvariant makes up more than half of Arizona’s new cases
A highly transmissible new COVID-19 subvariant now makes up more than half of Arizona’s new cases, according to the state health department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2022Phoenix gas prices expected to drop below $5 soon, keep falling in coming weeks
A fuel industry expert said Wednesday he expects Phoenix’s average gas price to drop below $5 by the end of the week and keep falling for several weeks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2022On the fence? Border union leader likes Lake’s plan but prefers Taylor Robson for governor
The head of the U.S. border agents union thinks Kari Lake has a strong security plan, but he’s endorsing Karrin Taylor Robson in Arizona's Republican gubernatorial primary race.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 12, 2022Arizona Republican voters largely undecided on down-ballot primary races
Uncertainty reigns in Arizona’s statewide down-ballot Republican primary races with the election just weeks away, according to new polling.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2022Arizona county scrambles after sending out thousands of erroneous early ballots
With the primary election about three weeks away, Pinal County officials are scrambling after tens of thousands of voters were sent incorrect early mail ballots last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2022Independents make up largest bloc of Maricopa County voters registered for primary
Nearly 2.5 million Maricopa County residents are registered to vote in this year’s primary election, with independents making up the largest bloc.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2022Phoenix police investigating homicide after gunshot victim found lying in street
Police said they are investigating a homicide after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds on a Phoenix street Sunday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2022
Arizona bettors wager more than $500M on April sporting events
After Arizonans placed legal sports bets in record amounts during March Madness, the action eased in April.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2022Valley leaders dismayed that Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed transportation tax ballot initiative
Valley leaders expressed dismay after Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed a bill that would have let Maricopa County voters decide in November whether to extend a tax that funds transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2022Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs controversial school voucher expansion bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey wrapped up his final legislative business on Thursday by signing a controversial expansion of the state’s school voucher program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2022Biden recalls friendship with McCain, lauds Giffords during Medal of Freedom presentation
President Joe Biden recalled his friendship with John McCain and lauded Gabby Giffords for her courage while presenting the Arizonans with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2022Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs bill investing more than $1B in water supply
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Wednesday that allocates $1.2 billion over three years for projects to boost and secure the state’s water supply.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2022Poll: Salmon exit helps Taylor Robson, but Lake still leads Arizona GOP governor race
Karrin Taylor Robson picked up ground in Arizona’s GOP gubernatorial race after Matt Salmon withdrew, but Kari Lake is still leading, according to new polling.