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 BUSINESS | Oct 29, 2026New World screwworm was detected in Arizona. What does that mean for beef prices?
A cattle rancher says the parasitic fly's presence in Cochise County is a reason to be alert, but he does not think it will affect the market.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 29, 2026Phoenix hasn’t seen rain on Halloween in nearly 40 years; will weather play tricks this weekend?
The Valley is heading into a multiday stretch with storms in the forecast, including Saturday’s holiday.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 29, 2026National Weather Service confirms 3rd tornado from last week’s storms in Arizona
A twister touched down about 3.5 miles north of the Bellemont community west of Flagstaff and took out trees in Coconino National Forest before dissipating.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs orders flags lowered to honor worker rights leader Dolores Huerta
"Dolores Huerta spent her life fighting for farmworkers, working families and basic human dignity. Her courage will forever inspire us," Hobbs said in a statement.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 28, 2026Arizona political consultant thinks Democrats will ‘end up disappointed’ with election results
Stan Barnes, a former Republican state lawmaker, believes the GOP will maintain control of the Legislature despite grim predictions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 20265 hospitalized after SUV crashes into group of people waiting at Phoenix bus stop
Preliminary information indicated that speed was a factor in the crash Wednesday morning near 46th Street and Baseline Road, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2026Full lineup revealed for 2027 edition of Country Thunder Arizona
Jordan Davis, Florida Georgia Line and Megan Moroney are the headliners for the April music festival in Florence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2026Innings Festival reveals 2027 lineup, with Pitbull, the Strokes, Alanis Morissette topping bill
Tickets for the February celebration of music and baseball in Tempe go on sale Thursday morning, with a one-hour presale for the lowest prices.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 27, 2026Democrats have rarely controlled a chamber in the Arizona Legislature since the 1960s, but the state could see a seismic shift next week
Pollster Mike Noble said his internal models project Democrats winning the state House and earning a split in the Senate as the most likely outcome of the Nov. 3 election.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 27, 2026Key dates and deadlines for Arizona’s 2026 general election
Early voting started across the state Oct. 7, and Election Day is Nov. 3.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2026Authorities say woman found in Mexico is not Arizonan Shayna Feinman, who went missing in 2024 and is presumed dead
Citing U.S. authorities, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said reports that Feinman was found alive in Tijuana are not correct.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 27, 2026SB State Route 143 reopens after 5-vehicle crash near Phoenix airport
The highway was closed at University Drive for more than an hour during the morning commute Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2026Mesa police officers shoot, kill teen who tried to flee during traffic stop
The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene near Country Club Drive and Sixth Street, and a gun was found near him, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2026Arizona man pleads guilty to charges related to monkey torture videos
Ernest Chavez was among 11 people charged last year with conspiring to create and distribute "animal crush" videos.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 26, 2026Interstate 10 project could disrupt travel between Arizona and California through next summer
I-10 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at times between the state line and Milepost 12 until the project is completed.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 21, 2026Rep. Andy Biggs calls for end to threats, says he’s been targeted during run for governor
“Just last week, I get the threat, ‘We're going to put a bullet between your eyes, we're going to Charlie Kirk you,’ those types of things,” the Arizona Republican said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 21, 2026Supercell thunderstorm pelts East Valley with rain, hail; similar weather expected across region
The Phoenix-area forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for potentially dangerous storms and flooding, with a slight chance for tornadoes.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 20, 2026Country Club Drive reopens near Loop 202 in Mesa after closure caused by police activity
A driver was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after threatening to hurt himself during a traffic stop around 5 a.m.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 20, 2026Thunderstorms could bring flooding, strong winds, hail and even tornadoes to Phoenix area
A potent weather system heading to the Valley has the potential to produce dangerous conditions Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2026Former ASU hockey coach Greg Powers getting more than $1.3M in separation agreement
The university and coach mutually agreed to part ways two months after player Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor workout and was placed on life support.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Oct 20, 2026Democrat says ‘Arizona got screwed’ in Colorado River water agreement
U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton said the state is suing to prevent "even more draconian" cuts after the new two-year deal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2026Buckeye mother fights off attacker who broke in while her small children were home
Police arrested 20-year-old Adrian Ayala the next day and booked him into jail on suspicion of sexual assault, kidnapping and other offenses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2026Phoenix police open homicide investigation after death of woman found injured under car
Kiersten Fabiani, 61, died 10 days after she was found suffering from severe injuries that were consistent with an assault.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Oct 19, 2026Arizona ESA parent charged with submitting forged receipts for musical instruments
Shawn Hantke, 55, was indicted on fraud and forgery charges after allegedly using falsified documentation of Guitar Center purchases to be reimbursed for over $4,000.