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 | Mar 30, 2026Arizona copper thief sentenced to 5 years in prison, ordered to repay city he ripped off
An Arizona copper thief was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $46,000 in restitution, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Mar 30, 2026Kura Revolving Sushi joins growing lineup at Goodyear’s GSQ development
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar debuted its fourth Arizona restaurant and first in the West Valley. The new spot opened at Goodyear’s GSQ development.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after family locates 78-year-old woman last seen in Phoenix
Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert out of Phoenix on Monday after family members found the 78-year-old subject in good condition.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Mar 30, 2026Valley could see more high winds to start week as historically hot March winds down
The Valley could see more high winds and blowing dust at the start of a week when high temperatures are expected to recede from historic levels.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2026SAFE Alert canceled, missing 20-year-old woman in Gilbert has been found
Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert early Saturday morning after a missing 20-year-old woman who was last seen in Gilbert was found safe.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 27, 2026Plans unveiled for 1st Costco on US tribal land, just outside Scottsdale
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale will be home to the first Costco on U.S. tribal land.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2026Man accused of stabbing other driver after minor collision in Mesa arrested in Nevada
A man who allegedly stabbed a woman repeatedly after a minor collision in Mesa last month was arrested in Nevada, authorities announced.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 27, 2026David Schweikert says he, not Andy Biggs, is GOP’s best chance to unseat Gov. Katie Hobbs
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert made the case that he, and not fellow Arizona Republican Congressman Andy Biggs, has the best chance to unseat Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 27, 2026Detours required this weekend for roadwork on State Route 51, Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway
Two stretches of metro Phoenix freeway and associated ramps will be closed for improvement projects this weekend.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 26, 2026Arizona’s top federal prosecutor says ‘border is closed’ as battle against cartels shifts
Arizona’s top federal prosecutor said Thursday that while “the border is closed,” the battle to disrupt Mexican cartels continues on other fronts.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 26, 2026SRP board approves 3% cut in electricity rates for hottest months of 2026
The Salt River Project Board of Directors signed off on a plan to reduce electricity rates for Valley customers during the hottest part of 2026.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 26, 2026Pedestrian hospitalized, road closed after collision near Verrado High School in Buckeye
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured near Verrado High School in Buckeye on Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Mar 26, 2026Mon Chéri restaurant in Scottsdale, site of infamous amorous burglary, closing down
Mon Chéri, the Scottsdale restaurant that made headlines last year when a pair of intruders were caught on video getting intimate, is shutting down.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 25, 2026Judge rejects No Labels Party name change to Arizona Independent Party
A judge has ruled that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes did not have the authority to let the No Labels Party change its name to the Arizona Independent Party.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2026Rep. Greg Stanton says Sky Harbor faring better than most airports amid TSA shortages
Rep. Greg Stanton said that passengers are faring better at Sky Harbor security checkpoints than at most major U.S. hubs amid TSA staffing issues.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 24, 2026These 2 Valley ZIP codes rank among nation’s hottest areas for moving activity
Two very different Valley ZIP codes are among the nation’s hottest areas when it comes to moving activity, according to a recent report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2026Arrest made nearly 40 years after NAU student was fatally stabbed outside her apartment
Almost 40 years after an NAU student was stabbed to death outside her Flagstaff apartment, a suspect in the cold case is in custody.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2026Phoenix man accused of murder after dispute with neighbor turns deadly
A Phoenix man was arrested on Monday morning after a dispute with a neighbor turned deadly, authorities said.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Mar 23, 2026After Valley heat-related deaths declined in 2025, officials want trend to continue
The number of heat-related deaths in the Phoenix area declined for the second consecutive year in 2025, and local officials are hoping to keep the trend going.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Mar 23, 2026Streak of record highs in Phoenix reaches 6 days as historic March heat wave continues
The historic March heat wave continued Monday as Phoenix attained a record daily high temperature for a sixth consecutive day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2026Lottery tickets from Peoria grocery stores win $1M in The Pick, $50,000 in Powerball
One Peoria grocery store sold a $1 million lottery ticket, while another supermarket in the West Valley suburb sold a $50,000 winner.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2026Phoenix Sky Harbor passengers could see ICE agents at security checkpoints
Passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport could see ICE agents working at security checkpoints starting Monday.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Mar 20, 2026GOP leaders defend approach after Arizona Governor’s Office cuts off budget talks
The Arizona Governor's Office cut off budget negotiations and accused Republicans of refusing to engage in good-faith discussions about education funding and other issues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 20262 Sky Harbor security checkpoints closed due to TSA staffing shortages
Half of the security checkpoints at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's busiest terminal were closed Friday morning due to TSA staffing shortages.