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 | Nov 1, 2021Mesa police seize about $1M in drugs, dozens of guns during summer operation
More than $1 million worth of illegal drugs and dozens of guns were seized as part of a 15-week operation focused on reducing violent crime in Mesa, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2021Adrian Fontes calls election investigation ‘political stunt’ after talking to AG’s Office
Former Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes said he was interviewed by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office about the 2020 election and called the investigation “a political stunt.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2021Arizona redistricting committee approves draft maps; public hearings to follow
The bipartisan panel drawing Arizona’s congressional and legislative districts for the next decade approved draft maps Thursday, moving a monthslong process into its final phase.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2021Let them eat biscuits? Sens. Sinema, Romney pose as ‘Ted Lasso’ characters
In a Halloween plot twist nobody saw coming, Sen. Mitt Romney posted a GIF to social media on Thursday showing him and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema posing as characters from “Ted Lasso.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2021Anonymous Arizona family claims $75.2M Mega Millions jackpot
A Lake Havasu City family claimed a $75.2 million jackpot from a Mega Millions drawing last week, the Arizona Lottery announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2021Arizona Gov. Ducey says cartels using Uber-like system for human trafficking
Cartels in Mexico are using an Uber-like system as part of their human trafficking operations at the border, according to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2021Chompie’s deli set to open its largest restaurant near site of original Phoenix location
Chompie's is set to open its fifth, and largest, restaurant next week about a mile from where its original Phoenix location debuted in 1979.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2021Phoenix apartment complex settles housing discrimination claims
An east Phoenix apartment complex has agreed to a settlement over housing discrimination allegations, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 25, 2021
Arizona Sec. Katie Hobbs to testify at US Senate hearing on election threats
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is scheduled to testify Tuesday during a U.S. Senate hearing titled “Emerging Threats to Election Administration.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2021Tempe planning to add bike lanes on Scottsdale Road north of Curry Road
Tempe is planning to add bike lanes on Scottsdale Road in the northern part of town as part of its “20-minute city” plan to reduce reliance on motor vehicles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2021Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says her stance on taxes isn’t accurately portrayed
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says not to believe everything you read or hear about where she stands on tax policies as Democrats work out the details of their landmark domestic legislation package.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2021Arizona AG Brnovich seeks restraining order against Biden vaccine mandate
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich on Friday requested a temporary restraining order as part of his ongoing lawsuit against pending federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2021Jack in the Box testing plant-based Impossible burgers across Phoenix area
Jack in the Box is testing plant-based burgers that resemble real beef at dozens of locations across metro Phoenix, the company announced this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2021Phoenix police expert: Call 911, don’t intervene if you see domestic violence
If you witness a domestic violence incident, it could be dangerous to intervene. A Phoenix police expert says you should call 911.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2021Tucson mayor defiant after Gov. Ducey warns about vaccine mandate
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey warned Tucson that its new employee vaccine mandate was illegal, and Mayor Regina Romero responded by calling his COVID-19 management an “utter failure.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021Gila River tribe breaks ground on 4th Valley casino: Santan Mountain
Gila River Hotels & Casinos held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for its fourth metro Phoenix venue and unveiled the project's name: Santan Mountain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021New Arizona US Senate fundraising reports show surprising numbers
Incumbent Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly is lapping Arizona's U.S. Senate field in fundraising, but the Republican cash race has some interesting twists and turns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2021Sarah Liguori appointed to fill Arizona House seat for District 28
Sarah Liguori was selected Monday to fill the Arizona House seat for District 28 vacated by Democrat Aaron Lieberman, who resigned last month to focus on his campaign for governor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2021Here’s how to make sense of changes to Arizona’s COVID-19 dashboard
The Arizona Department of Health Services rolled out a variety of changes to how it presents data on its COVID-19 dashboard this week, some that could be confusing without further explanation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2021ASU, UArizona, NAU announce COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees
Arizona’s three public universities announced Friday they will be requiring most employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2021Airport security finds record number of guns in 2021, with Phoenix near top of list
Federal officers have detected a record number of guns at airport security checkpoints this year, with Phoenix Sky Harbor among the hot spots.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2021Most Arizonans want Congress to address prescription drug prices, poll finds
An overwhelming majority of Arizonans want Congress to do something about prescription drug prices, according to recent polling.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2021Maricopa County Board of Supervisors seeks candidates to replace Steve Chucri
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants to fill its District 2 seat after Steve Chucri’s resignation goes into effect next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2021Scottsdale’s ‘Castle on the Hill’ estate sells for near-record $21.5 million
An elegant Scottsdale mansion known as the “Castle on the Hill” sold for $21.5 million earlier this month, the second-priciest home sale in Arizona history.