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 23, 2021Arizona man accused of holding 11 Texas National Guardsmen at gunpoint
An Arizona man was arrested in northwest Texas on Monday after reportedly holding 11 National Guardsman at gunpoint.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 20211st vehicle for Tempe Streetcar transit system rolls into Valley
The first streetcar for Tempe’s much-anticipated new public transit route made its debut in the Valley on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2021Sen. Sinema wants Biden to ‘take aggressive steps’ on border security
Democratic U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sent President Joe Biden a letter, co-signed a Texas Republican, urging him “to use your full authorities to effectively respond to and successfully manage the ongoing crisis" at the border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2021Arizona opens up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults
Everybody in Arizona age 16 and older will be eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccinations at state-run sites starting Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2021While visiting border, Arizona Gov. Ducey tears into Biden administration
During a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey tore into the Biden administration as being “totally divorced from the reality on the ground.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2021Cybercriminal from Cyprus sentenced for extorting Phoenix-based website
A cybercriminal from Cyprus has pleaded guilty to extorting multiple American websites, including one based in Phoenix, according to federal authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2021COVID-19 vaccine now available to eligible metro Phoenix jail inmates
Authorities started vaccinating eligible metro Phoenix jail inmates for COVID-19 on Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2021Canadian company plans to build 3-wheeled electric vehicles in Mesa
Canadian company ElectraMeccanica announced plans to build its tiny three-wheeled electric vehicles in Mesa and bring 500 jobs to the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2021Gov. Ducey discusses immigration with federal officials, will visit border
Gov. Doug Ducey met with federal officials to discuss immigration issues Wednesday and will visit the southern Arizona on Friday to survey the situation at the border and meet with local leaders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2021
Sec. Deb Haaland to speak during Navajo Nation virtual prayer event
The Navajo Nation on Friday will honor the 1,200-plus lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic with a virtual day of prayer event. New U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is among among those scheduled to speak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2021Arizona sheriff says border security is human rights issue
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said the issue of border security goes beyond immigration policy and should be of concern to all segments of the political spectrum.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2021New York man rescued after hitting heavy snow during Arizona Trail hike
A New York man hiking along the Arizona Trail was rescued after unexpectedly getting stranded in deep snow 12 days into his trek, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2021If you’re struggling to snag a COVID-19 vaccine in Arizona, try the call center
Arizona Health Director Dr. Cara Christ has some advice for COVID-19 vaccine hunters who haven't been able to snag an appointment online.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2021New Phoenix mural pays tribute to coronavirus front-line workers
A new Phoenix mural pays tribute to workers on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus, including a nurse who gained prominence for standing her ground.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2021Passenger dies after speeding car rolls over, catches fire in Peoria
The passenger in a speeding car died early Monday after the vehicle hit a curb in Peoria, rolled over several times and caught fire, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2021
Most Arizona students will soon have in-person option, Supt. Hoffman says
Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said almost all of Arizona’s K-12 students will have the opportunity to be back in classrooms by the end of March.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2021Man arrested for allegedly stealing car with toddler asleep inside in Mesa
A suspect was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing a car with a 2-year-old boy sleeping inside last week in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2021
Mountainside Fitness founder leaves CEO role, considers run for governor
Tom Hatten announced Friday that he’s stepped down as CEO of Mountainside Fitness but is remaining with the Valley gym chain he founded 30 years ago in another role.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2021Gov. Ducey says Biden’s May 1 vaccine eligibility goal is attainable in Arizona
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said the state can meet President Joe Biden’s goal of extending COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults by May 1 if the supply is sufficient.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2021Republican Arizona lawmaker: ‘Everybody shouldn’t be voting’
A Republican Arizona lawmaker reportedly said one reason he supports bills some have criticized as voter suppression is that “everybody shouldn't be voting.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2021Immersive Van Gogh show coming to secret Phoenix location this summer
Art lovers will be able to see some of the most famous paintings in history in a new light when the Immersive Van Gogh exhibition comes to Phoenix this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 10, 2021
Maricopa County releases essential worker details for COVID-19 vaccines
Maricopa County health officials on Wednesday released details about which essential workers are first in line to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 20211 man dead after collision between 2 fishing boats on Bartlett Lake
Authorities are investigating the cause of a collision between two fishing boats on Bartlett Lake that left one man dead Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2021
Montana joins Arizona’s amended suit against Biden’s deportation policy
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich on Monday updated his lawsuit against the U.S. government over immigration policies and gained an ally in the case.