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 | Aug 20, 2019Fiesta Bowl donates $2M for new play area in downtown Phoenix park
The Fiesta Bowl is kicking in $2 million for the Hance Park Revitalization Project, a gift that will be used to build a new play area in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019Melting Pot putting a lid on Scottsdale location after 2 decades of fondue
After more than 22 years of gooey fondue goodness, the iconic Melting Pot on Hayden Road in Scottsdale is hanging up its skinny forks for good.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2019Chandler robbery suspect practically delivers himself to police
An East Valley armed robbery suspect's detour through a McDonald’s parking lot Sunday morning led him straight to jail, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2019MCSO reveals plans for ‘huge shift’ in how it operates jails
Aiming to create a safer environment for staff and inmates, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is planning a "huge shift" in how it operates its jails.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2019Unique Scottsdale luxury home/art gallery listed for $6 million
Scottsdale's Riva Yares Gallery is part luxury residence, part art gallery and part mind-blowing -- and it could be all yours for $6 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2019
Arizona court upholds death sentence in massage parlor killing
The Arizona Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence in the 2010 stabbing death of the owner of a Mesa massage parlor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2019Valley political expert: Curt Schilling could be formidable candidate
U.S. House Democrats from Arizona should be worried about a possible challenge from former Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling, Stan Barnes said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2019Acclaimed Chicago-based steakhouse set to open doors in Scottsdale
Metro Phoenix diners looking for an upscale, modern steakhouse experience will have a new option next week with the opening of Maple & Ash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2019Ex-pitcher Curt Schilling considers congressional run in Arizona
Former major league pitcher Curt Schilling said he’s thinking about running for Congress in Arizona, where he won a World Series ring with the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2019Baby wildlife rarely needs human intervention, Arizona officials warn
Although one orphaned deer recently wound up in a secure new home, Arizona officials are discouraging the public from removing young animals from the wild.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2019MCSO investigating credit card skimmers at Anthem gas station
More than a dozen customers at an Anthem gas station fell prey to credit card skimmers last month, and there are probably many more victims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2019Ritz-Carlton resort to make Phoenix-area debut next summer
Ritz-Carlton, a brand synonymous with luxury hotels, will make its Phoenix-area resort debut in Paradise Valley in the summer of 2020.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2019Valley businessman might challenge Sen. Martha McSally in GOP primary
Valley businessman Daniel McCarthy said he might take on Sen. Martha McSally in the Republican primary, a move that would probably ruffle GOP feathers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2019Arizona revenue department, courts add chat functions to websites
Arizona’s court system and revenue department have enhanced their websites with new chat functions on the bottom-right corner of pages.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2019West Valley suburb extending business hours, shortening workweek
Starting Sept. 9, El Mirage City Hall will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and closed Fridays.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2019Gov. Doug Ducey picks new Arizona Department of Child Safety director
Gov. Doug Ducey announced Monday he’d appointed Mike Faust to replace Greg McKay as director of the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2019Plans approved to expand forest campground near Grand Canyon
A newly approved Ten X Campground expansion project will allow more visitors to enjoy the great outdoors near the Grand Canyon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2019Phoenix program gives city employees opportunity to further education
The city of Phoenix has teamed up with Phoenix College to provide educational opportunities for its employees through the Neighborhood College program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2019Sen. Martha McSally co-sponsors bill to save lives of research animals
U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona co-sponsored a bipartisan bill introduced Wednesday that aims to save the lives of animals in federal research labs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2019Level 1 Arcade Bar bringing retro game experience to downtown Gilbert
Level 1 Arcade Bar, a retro video arcade with games, pinball machines and cocktails, is coming to downtown Gilbert this fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2019Cheesecake Factory buying Phoenix-based Fox restaurant empire
Fox Restaurant Concepts, the Phoenix-based empire behind Culinary Dropout, Zinburger, North Italia and more, has been gobbled up by The Cheesecake Factory.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2019Mayo Clinic in Phoenix ranked among nation’s 20 best hospitals again
The Mayo Clinic in Phoenix was once again named among the nation’s best hospitals for adults by U.S. News & World Report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2019Microsoft building 3 ‘sustainably designed’ data centers in West Valley
Tech giant Microsoft revealed plans Tuesday to develop three data centers powered entirely by renewable energy in the Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2019No, Tempe police won’t pull you over for safe driving
Contrary to an inaccurate local news report that created an uproar, Tempe police have no plans to stop safe drivers to give them a reward.