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 WEATHER NEWS | Mar 9, 2026After possible overnight showers, Phoenix could experience ‘historic’ March heat wave
The latest Valley forecast calls for overnight showers followed by a potentially “historic” March heat wave.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 9, 2026
Were Maricopa County election records secretly seized by FBI?
After President Donald Trump amplified a report about the FBI seizing Maricopa County election records, local officials provided additional context.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2026Bicyclist dies 1 week after hit-and-run collision in Phoenix
A bicyclist who was critically injured in a hit-and-run collision in Phoenix last month has died, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Mar 9, 2026Amazon bringing its Zoox robotaxis to Phoenix as expansion continues
Amazon announced Monday that its Zoox robotaxis are coming to Phoenix after a successful service launch in Las Vegas.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 6, 2026Here’s where to watch out for Valley freeway construction this weekend
Valley motorists should watch out for restrictions in two areas this weekend as construction crews keep busy on freeway projects.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2026Arizona joins multistate lawsuit to stop President Trump’s new 15% tariff plan
Arizona is part of a multistate lawsuit filed in federal court to stop the tariff plan President Donald Trump announced after his previous levies were ruled illegal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2026Avondale Amber Alert suspect charged with custodial interference, 2nd-degree burglary
The woman accused of abducting a 2-year-old girl from her Avondale home last month, triggering an Amber Alert, was formally charged on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 20266 suspects, including 2 juveniles, arrested in Phoenix murder case
Six suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Phoenix last month.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 6, 2026How fast are Arizona gas prices rising as Iran War disrupts global oil supply?
Gas prices continue to soar in metro Phoenix and across the state as the ongoing Middle East military conflict pushes oil prices higher.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 5, 2026Student on scooter injured in collision with police vehicle near Peoria High School
A student who was riding a scooter Thursday morning in Peoria was injured in a collision with a police vehicle.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 5, 2026Can Maricopa County board, recorder make peace as they plan for 2026 elections?
Can the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Recorder Justin Heap move past their public feud and cooperate on election planning.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 5, 2026Authorities release name of man killed in crash on I-10 near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Authorities released the name of the man who was killed in a crash on I-10 near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Feb. 26.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 5, 2026Sens. Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego respond after war powers resolution fails
Arizona’s U.S. senators expressed frustration after their chamber failed to pass a war powers resolution related to the ongoing military campaign in Iran.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 5, 2026Ramps from Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway to Loop 101 in Tempe reopen after crash
The transition ramp from the eastbound Loop 202 to both directions of Loop 101 in Tempe was closed throughout Thursday morning rush hour after a crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 2026Ex-Phoenix resident gets prison time for 2023 death threats against Biden, Harris
A former Phoenix resident was sentenced to over two years in prison for making death threats against then-President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 2026Lottery tickets from 2 Valley gas stations hit big wins, including $315,000 jackpot
Lottery tickets purchased at two metro Phoenix gas stations delivered big wins in drawings on Tuesday, March 3.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 4, 2026New poll sheds light on Arizona governor race after GOP candidate dropped out
New polling shows how the 2026 Arizona governor race changed after a top Republican candidate dropped out.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 20263 injured when student plane crashes into home near north Phoenix airport
Three people were injured when a student plane crashed into a home near Deer Valley Airport in north Phoenix on Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2026SRP considers plan to cut power rates by 3% for 6 months in 2026, including all summer
SRP, the Valley’s largest power provider, is considering a plan to cut rates by 3% throughout the summer of 2026.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2026Young East Valley drowning patient survives after being pronounced dead
A child in a recent East Valley drowning incident survived after being pronounced dead by doctors, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2026Arizona Democrat says it’s up to Congress, not Trump, to declare war in Iran
“It appears that we are in a war with Iran,” U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton said Monday. “This is exactly what the War Powers Act exists for. ... Only Congress can declare war.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2026ASU Gammage reveals 2026-27 Broadway season, with ‘Phantom of the Opera’ up first
ASU Gammage on Monday unveiled its next Broadway season lineup, featuring a mix of Tempe premieres, classics and new hits.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Mar 2, 2026Phoenix breaks daily heat record for 3rd consecutive day
Phoenix broke a daily heat record Monday for the third consecutive day and reached at least 90 degrees for the fourth day in a row.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 2, 2026Part of US 60/Grand Avenue closed for several hours after crash in northwest Valley
Part of northbound US 60/Grand Avenue was closed Monday for several hours in the northwest Valley after a crash involving a semitruck.