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 | Jun 22, 2019Poor credit ratings drive up auto insurance costs for Arizona drivers
Bad credit hurts drivers in Arizona more than in most states when it comes to buying auto insurance, according to a rate comparison website.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2019Dinner is coming: Medieval Times expects to open in Scottsdale in July
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament said it’s anticipating a late July opening for its Scottsdale castle and released menu and price details.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2019Suspects in Arizona Mills fentanyl bust indicted for multiple felonies
Three people arrested after a drug bust in an Arizona Mills parking lot yielded thousands of fentanyl pills have been indicted by a state grand jury.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2019Cave Creek, Scottsdale school districts weigh property tax proposals
The Cave Creek school district wants to raise property taxes, and the nearby Scottsdale district is looking to maintain a previous increase.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2019US News ranks Phoenix Children’s as top pediatric hospital in all 10 areas
Phoenix Children's Hospital was cited as a top-50 pediatric facility in all 10 medical specialties of U.S. News & World Report's 2019-20 rankings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2019Peoria partners with nonprofit groups for new community resource center
With help from multiple nonprofit organizations, the city of Peoria is getting ready to open its first community resource center this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2019Viral shoplifting video case wasn’t Phoenix man’s first run-in with police
The Phoenix man seen in viral video of a police confrontation faces charges for allegedly assaulting Tempe officers in 2018, but his adviser is claiming brutality in that case, too.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2019Arizona had most traffic deaths in more than a decade in 2018
Despite a dip in the number of crashes and injuries on Arizona’s roads last year, traffic deaths were the highest in over a decade, per state statistics.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2019Grand Canyon National Park achieves official dark-sky status
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona’s top tourist destination, received official International Dark-Sky Park certification after three years of efforts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2019Arizona Chamber honors Gov. Ducey, town of Gilbert at awards luncheon
Gov. Doug Ducey and the town of Gilbert were among those honored Monday during the Arizona Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards luncheon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2019Former DPS supervisor indicted for allegedly stealing from crime lab
A former Arizona Department of Public Safety employee accused of stealing from the crime lab he supervised has been indicted by a grand jury on three charges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2019Arizona program to address teacher shortage doubles in 2nd year
Participation in the Arizona Teachers Academy, a university program designed to address the state’s teacher shortage, doubled in its second year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2019See fluffy flamingo chicks go for daily walks at Phoenix Zoo
The 11 flamingo chicks recently hatched at the Phoenix Zoo aren't pink, but they sure are cute. Find out for yourself during their daily walks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2019Stunning Scottsdale estate hits market with unrivaled $32M price tag
A Scottsdale property that recently hit the market with a $32 million asking price is looking to become the most expensive house ever sold in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Phoenix police end silence over controversial doll shoplifting case
The Phoenix Police Department on Friday ended its silence about an incident that led to a family’s $10 million claim against the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019
Report: Citizenship question on census would cost Arizona a seat in House
A 2020 census question about citizenship could create a substantial population undercount in Arizona and cost the state a U.S. House seat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019Grand Canyon University fires VP after learning of sexual assault claim
Grand Canyon University fired a vice president over the weekend after learning about a sexual assault claim against him at a previous job.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019DPS on alert in southern Arizona after reports of cartel violence in Mexico
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is on alert following reports of drug cartel-related violence just across the border in Mexico.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019APS pausing residential power disconnections over late payments
Arizona Public Service, the state's largest electric utility, said it was putting a temporary halt to residential power disconnections over late payments.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019Family seeks $10M from Phoenix over police response to stolen doll
A family accusing Phoenix police of serious misconduct is seeking $10 million over an incident that began with a child taking a doll from a dollar store.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2019Innings Festival announces dates for 2020 event in Tempe
The Innings Festival, the Valley’s annual celebration of baseball and music, is returning to Tempe Beach Park for a third year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2019Dead man found hanging from fence in Glendale; no foul play suspected
Authorities are investigating the death of a man found hanging from an iron fence Wednesday morning in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2019Chandler couple accused of running interstate stolen baby formula ring
A Chandler couple allegedly ran a baby formula ring in which they obtained shoplifted Enfamil and Similac through the OfferUp online marketplace.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2019Arizona Congress members get answers on F-35 delays at Luke
Arizona’s Congress members have been assured the delay in the delivery of F-35 jets to Luke Air Force Base does not signal a long-term change in plans.