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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UNITED STATES NEWS | Feb 16, 2026Legendary actor Robert Duvall of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ dies at 95
Legendary actor Robert Duvall, who was nominated for seven Academy Awards, died on Sunday, his wife announced on social media. He was 95.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2026Jewelry, coins, collectibles on block at annual Arizona unclaimed property public auction
Hundreds of jewelry pieces, coins and collectibles are up for sale this week during the Arizona Department of Revenue’s annual public auction of unclaimed property.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Feb 16, 2026Paradise Valley estate sold by former Coyotes owner last year is back on market for $35M
A Paradise Valley estate sold by the former owner of the Arizona Coyotes last year is back on the market with a whopping $35 million price tag.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 13, 2026Only closure scheduled for metro Phoenix freeway system this weekend spans 3 miles
There’s only one closure scheduled on the metro Phoenix freeway system this weekend, but it’s a big one.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 13, 2026Sec. Kristi Noem calls Arizona’s elections ‘an absolute disaster’ but state officials disagree
Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem called Arizona’s election performance “an absolute disaster” during what a press conference in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Feb 13, 2026Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes Republicans’ 2nd attempt at tax conformity bill
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed Republicans’ second attempt at a tax conformity bill on Thursday, extending uncertainty during filing season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 2026Suspect at large after person stabbed on light rail train in Tempe
A person was injured in a stabbing on a light rail train in Tempe on Thursday night and the suspect is at large, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Feb 12, 2026Latest Phoenix forecast includes chances for rain on several days but a dry weekend
There’s a decent chance for the first rain in Phoenix in over a month in the coming days, with the initial round due Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2026Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from punishing Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, for a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 12, 2026Maricopa County officials raise specter of ousting Recorder Justin Heap if he won’t testify
The Maricopa County officials suggested they could remove Recorder Justin Heap from office if he refuses to testify about certain election matters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Man gets 25-year prison sentence for fatal Phoenix stabbing in 2024
A man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a fatal stabbing in central Phoenix over a year ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Retired FBI agent explains why investigators release video in cases like Nancy Guthrie’s
A retired FBI agent explains why investigators release video clips like the newly uncovered footage from the Nancy Guthrie case.
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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.