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 | Feb 26, 2019Culinary Dropout in Gilbert sets April opening date, is ready to hire
The Valley's fourth Culinary Dropout location will open April 3, adding to the plethora of dining and beverage options in Gilbert's Heritage District.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2019Phoenix’s high of 47 degrees Friday is coldest ever for the date
Rain, hail and snow have been getting all the attention, but don't forget the cold. Phoenix's high temperature Friday was 47 degrees, a record low for the date.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2019Mesa police chief touts improvements to department, reveals punishments
Mesa Police Chief Ramon Batista touted the success of departmental changes and said some officers will be disciplined for their behavior in incidents that came to light last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2019Water park with surfing, skiing, wakeboarding, more coming to Gilbert
Gilbert’s first water park, the Strand @ Gilbert, is scheduled to open in summer 2020 with a sand beach, surfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2019Arizona Senate committee changes scope of bill proposing DNA database
An Arizona Senate committee altered the scope of a bill that would have mandated all workers whose jobs required fingerprinting to submit DNA samples.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2019Spinato’s closes its original Tempe pizzeria, reopens in larger building
Two weeks after closing its original Tempe restaurant, Spinato’s Pizzeria is up and running in a new, larger building a few blocks away.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2019Why Scottsdale is considered one of the nation’s healthiest cities
A personal finance website ranked Scottsdale as the healthiest city in Arizona and the ninth-healthiest in the United States.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2019
Phoenix’s Pot of Gold festival offers refunds after Cardi B cancels
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B won’t be at the Pot of Gold Music Festival in Phoenix next month after all. But Ozuna, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg will.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2019John and Cindy McCain’s luxury condo in Phoenix listed for $3.1 million
Looking for a place to settle down that’s fit for Arizona royalty? The condo where John and Cindy McCain lived when they stayed in Phoenix is for sale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2019Early polling shows McSally with narrow lead over Kelly in Senate race
Democrat Mark Kelly is positioned to give U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona a strong challenge in 2020, according to polling conducted this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2019Surely you joust: Medieval Times seeks knights for new Scottsdale castle
Medieval Times announced an open casting call on Feb. 21 for potential knights to perform at its Scottsdale location, which is set to open this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2019Here are some offbeat Valentine’s Day ideas for the weird at heart
For folks who have no use for traditional romance, here are some Valentine’s Day activities for the weird at heart.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 2019Arizona authorities warn about blue counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl
Arizona authorities are warning the public about counterfeit pills being sold on the streets that are laced with “truly astounding” levels of fentanyl.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 2019Entertainment center with mini-golf, food, drinks, more coming to Phoenix
Miniature golf, bowling, arcade games, cocktails, food and more, all under one roof? In downtown Phoenix? Punch Bowl Social is coming to town.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2019Limber up and help set a world record at massive Mesa goat yoga class
Goat Yoga Arizona will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for largest goat yoga class this month at Mesa Amphitheatre.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2019Arizona MVD ‘safe selfie’ stations warn new drivers about ID theft
The Arizona MVD encourages new drivers to tout their achievement on social media, but the agency doesn’t want ID thieves to ruin the moment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2019Nestle puts lid on controversial Phoenix water bottling plant
After investing tens of millions of dollars, Nestle has shut down the controversial water bottling plant it opened in Phoenix less than a year ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2019Tempe hotels raked in a record $175M in room sales last year
Hotel room sales in the Tempe generated a record $175 million in 2018, a 12 percent increase from the previous year, according to the city's tourism office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2019Developer buys downtown Phoenix office building for $15.25 million
A Phoenix real estate developer plunked down $15.25 million for an office building in downtown’s burgeoning Roosevelt Row Arts District.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2019Global electronics company cuts ribbon on new Tempe headquarters
Benchmark Electronics completed relocating its headquarters to Tempe with a grand opening ceremony Friday, bringing along 500 new jobs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2019University of Arizona to offer new nursing degree program in Gilbert
The University of Arizona College of Nursing announced plans Friday to launch a new degree program in Gilbert's University Building.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2019American’s new flight from Phoenix to London will run year-round
American Airlines announced last summer it was adding seasonal nonstop service between Phoenix and London. On Thursday, the airline said the daily flights will be available year-round.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2019Fatal child drownings in Arizona dropped by 16 percent in 2018
The number of fatal child drownings in Arizona dropped by 16 percent in 2018, but safety officials don’t want parents letting their guard down around water.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2019Scottsdale murder suspect says voices in his head told him to kill wife
The 72-year-old Scottsdale man who allegedly beat his wife to death with a hammer said he was driven by voices in his head, according to court records.