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 | Sep 24, 2021Arizona minimum wage rising by 65 cents to $12.80 in 2022
The minimum wage in Arizona is going up by more than 5% to $12.80 per hour in 2022, but it's not expected to affect hiring, according to one state business leader.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021Electrical contracting company announces Goodyear manufacturing plant
Electrical contracting company Helix Electric announced Thursday it plans to open its first Arizona manufacturing facility in Goodyear.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021Mesa police make 3 arrests in battle against catalytic converter thefts
Mesa police said Wednesday they are working to combat a rise in catalytic converter thefts, with an undercover operation resulting in three arrests so far.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2021Maricopa County’s Hickman calls Chucri situation a ‘bit of a shock’
Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman said Wednesday it’s been difficult to process the whirlwind that culminated with the resignation of Republican colleague and close friend Steve Chucri.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2021Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates reacts to GOP colleague’s comments
Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates said Wednesday he was surprised by Steve Chucri’s resignation and disappointed with what Chucri was caught saying about his Republican colleagues in newly released audio.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Damage to Arizona businesses from border restrictions could be permanent
The ongoing U.S. travel restrictions at the Mexican border are causing damage to Arizona businesses that might never be repaired, according to a state business leader.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Bell Bank gets naming rights to massive Mesa sports complex
The massive sports and entertainment complex opening next year in southeast Mesa will be known as Bell Bank Park under a 10-year naming rights deal announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Buck &Rider set to be ‘cornerstone’ of lineup at Gilbert’s Epicenter
Buck &Rider is the latest addition to the lineup of the ambitious Epicenter at Agritopia mixed-used development under construction in Gilbert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2021Crews searching desert area for Phoenix man find somebody else’s skull
A human skull uncovered during the search for Daniel Robinson in a remote West Valley area is not of the missing Phoenix man, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2021Democrat Aaron Lieberman leaves Arizona House to focus on governor run
Democratic state Rep. Aaron Lieberman said Monday he is leaving the Arizona Legislature to focus on his 2022 campaign for governor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2021US 60 east of metro Phoenix reopens with new Pinto Creek bridge in place
After a nearly weeklong closure in both directions, U.S. 60 east of metro Phoenix reopened Friday with a shiny new bridge in place.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2021Arizona Restaurant Week starts Friday with new $55 option on menu
A pricier option has been added to the menu for the fall 2021 edition of Arizona Restaurant Week, a 10-day event that kicks off Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2021Brnovich calls lawsuit ‘first torpedo’ in fight against Biden’s vaccine plan
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich called his lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine plan “the first torpedo” in what could be a multistate attack against the policy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2021Preferred developer selected for major I-17 improvements north of Phoenix
The Arizona Department of Transportation has selected a preferred developer for a 23-mile improvement project, including 8 miles of flex lanes, on Interstate 17 between Phoenix and the high country.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2021
Banner poison center sees ‘very concerning’ ivermectin trend
Banner Health’s poison center managed 10 cases in August involving ivermectin, a drug some are using in an effort to treat or prevent COVID-19 despite warnings, including several requiring hospitalization.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2021Bluewater Grill reopens at new Phoenix location; old site torn down
Three months after closing its original location, Bluewater Grill reopened a mile away on Sunday in the former SanTan Brewing space in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2021Arizona AG Mark Brnovich sues President Joe Biden over COVID-19 vaccine plan
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging the constitutionality of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2021Air Guitar, a new kind of convenience store, opens in Gilbert
In addition to traditional corner-store store staples, Air Guitar turns up the volume with craft beers, a premium coffee bar and a diverse menu of to-go meals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 20212 suspects accused of tormenting defenseless horses north of Phoenix
A man and a teenager were arrested Thursday for allegedly tormenting two horses with rocks and fists north of Phoenix last week, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2021Phoenix Union offering financial incentives to vaccinated students, staff
The Phoenix Union High School District is dangling gift cards and cash to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among students and staff.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2021Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey rips President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine plan
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey blasted Joe Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccine requirements, vowing to "push back" against the policy the president unveiled Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2021Sheriff Penzone: No ‘specific issues’ regarding 9/11 threats in metro Phoenix
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said there are no “specific issues” regarding potential threats in metro Phoenix related to Saturday’s 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2021Sen. Sinema questions VA about support plans after Afghanistan withdrawal
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona wants the Department of Veterans Affairs to be proactive in getting service members the support they need following the military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2021Rural Metro says fire response in Cave Creek could slow down
Rural Metro Fire said its response time in Cave Creek could get slower as the town moves to establish its own fire service system.