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 TRAFFIC | Feb 11, 2026Part of Camelback Road closed after serious collision in West Valley
A stretch of Camelback Road was closed after a collision in the West Valley on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Nancy Guthrie investigation continues after day of major developments in high-profile case
The investigation into the apparent abduction of Nancy Guthrie in southern Arizona continued on Wednesday, a day after a whirlwind of activity in the case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Police in Goodyear fatally shoot shoplifting suspect who allegedly reached for officer’s gun
A Goodyear police officer fatally shot a shoplifting suspect who allegedly reached for the officer’s gun during an altercation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2026Argument after Super Bowl party leads to deadly shooting in south Phoenix
An argument after a Super Bowl party ended in a deadly shooting at a south Phoenix apartment, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2026Video shows arrest of carjacking suspect after high-speed chase across Valley
The Mesa Police Department released video of a carjacking suspect getting arrested after a high-speed chase across the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2026Woman questioned, released after deadly shooting in Ahwatukee
A woman was questioned and released as part of the investigation into a deadly shooting in Ahwatukee on Monday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 9, 2026Health officials report measles exposure at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Health officials reported a new measles exposure from last month at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2026Streamer known as Clavicular arrested at Scottsdale nightclub
The “looksmaxxing” streamer known as Clavicular was arrested after allegedly entering a Scottsdale nightclub while carrying a fake ID and drugs over the weekend.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 9, 2026McDowell Road reopens in Scottsdale after 3-vehicle collision
A stretch of McDowell Road in south Scottsdale was closed for several hours Monday after a three-vehicle collision.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2026Homicide investigation underway after body found on side of road in west Phoenix
A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in west Phoenix on Friday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 20261 killed, 3 seriously injured in shooting in far West Valley
One person was killed and three others were seriously injured in a shooting in the far West Valley on Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 6, 2026Loops 101, 202 and 303 all appear on ADOT’s travel advisory this weekend
Valley drivers should be aware of multiple freeway closures and restrictions this weekend.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 6, 2026Maricopa County supervisor explains why she subpoenaed recorder staff members
Maricopa County Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee wants to hear from Recorder’s Office staffers who made allegations of voter disenfranchisement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2026Ex-FBI agent says proof of life is important in possible kidnappings like Nancy Guthrie case
A retired FBI agent said that proof of life is a significant factor in potential kidnapping cases like the one involving Nancy Guthrie.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2026Phoenix Police chief admits wrong man was killed by officers in January shooting
Eleven days after a deadly shooting involving his officers, Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano confirmed that the wrong man was killed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2026Chandler police shoot person who allegedly ran from traffic stop and fired gun
A person who allegedly ran from a car during traffic stop and fired a gun was shot and wounded by police in Chandler on Thursday night.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 6, 2026Scottsdale Road reopens after deadly crash in south Scottsdale
Scottsdale Road reopened in south Scottsdale several hours after a deadly crash on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2026California man arrested, accused of imposter ransom demand in Nancy Guthrie case
Authorities said Thursday an arrest was made for an imposter ransom demand related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2026President Trump takes interest in Nancy Guthrie case as investigation continues
Federal authorities could be getting more involved in the investigation into what happened to Nancy Guthrie.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 20262 members of Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crew killed in crash
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to assist with an active shooter situation crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper on board.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 3, 2026Gina Swoboda files for Arizona secretary of state after previously campaigning for Congress
The 2026 Republican game of primary election musical chairs continued on Tuesday, with former Arizona GOP leader Gina Swoboda apparently changing her focus.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 3, 2026Local officials were unaware of ICE detention facility plans in West Valley
Local officials were taken off guard when the Department of Homeland Security purchased a West Valley warehouse to convert into an immigration detention center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2026Arizona authorities believe mother of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie was taken ‘against her will’
Authorities investigating the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Arizona home against her will.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2026Savannah Guthrie receives outpouring of support, prayers after mother goes missing
Savannah Guthrie is receiving an outpouring of support and prayers from fans and fellow public figures as the search for her mother in Arizona continues.