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 TRAFFIC | Feb 6, 2026Scottsdale Road reopens after deadly crash in south Scottsdale
Scottsdale Road reopened in south Scottsdale several hours after a deadly crash on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2026California man arrested, accused of imposter ransom demand in Nancy Guthrie case
Authorities said Thursday an arrest was made for an imposter ransom demand related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2026President Trump takes interest in Nancy Guthrie case as investigation continues
Federal authorities could be getting more involved in the investigation into what happened to Nancy Guthrie.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 20262 members of Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crew killed in crash
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to assist with an active shooter situation crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper on board.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 3, 2026Gina Swoboda files for Arizona secretary of state after previously campaigning for Congress
The 2026 Republican game of primary election musical chairs continued on Tuesday, with former Arizona GOP leader Gina Swoboda apparently changing her focus.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 3, 2026Local officials were unaware of ICE detention facility plans in West Valley
Local officials were taken off guard when the Department of Homeland Security purchased a West Valley warehouse to convert into an immigration detention center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2026Arizona authorities believe mother of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie was taken ‘against her will’
Authorities investigating the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Arizona home against her will.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2026Savannah Guthrie receives outpouring of support, prayers after mother goes missing
Savannah Guthrie is receiving an outpouring of support and prayers from fans and fellow public figures as the search for her mother in Arizona continues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2026SAFE Alert update: 11-year-old boy from San Tan Valley found safe
An 11-year-old boy from San Tan Valley who went missing on Monday night, prompting a SAFE Alert, has been found safe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Mother critically injured after daughter allegedly stabbed her in Scottsdale
A woman is fighting for her life after her adult daughter allegedly stabbed her in Scottsdale on Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Noah Kahan bringing ‘The Great Divide Tour’ to Chase Field in Phoenix
Singer/songwriter Noah Kahan is heading to the big leagues with a stadium tour that hits Chase Field in Phoenix this summer.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 2, 2026Crash disrupts traffic on Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway in Tempe during rush hour
A crash disrupted traffic on the westbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway in Tempe during rush hour on Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Franklin Clifton receives death penalty for killing woman in Phoenix in 2014
Franklin Clifton was sentenced to death last week for killing a woman in Phoenix over a decade ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Body found during search for person who didn’t resurface at Tempe Town Lake
Crews located a body Monday while searching for a person who went missing at Tempe Town Lake the previous night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2026Impairment suspected in late-night crash that killed 2 drivers in Phoenix
Two people, including a driver suspected of impairment, died in a late-night crash in west Phoenix on Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jan 30, 2026Arizona Republican lawmakers propose new bill to resolve tax filing confusion
Arizona Republicans have proposed new tax conformity legislation designed to end confusion as filing season begins.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 30, 2026Watch for Valley freeway restrictions on all 3 loops and I-17 this weekend
Drivers need to be on the lookout for multiple freeway closures related to improvement projects around metro Phoenix this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2026Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off construction of McCain library at ASU
Officials and dignitaries participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the John S. McCain III Library and Museum at ASU in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2026Valley schools, businesses expected to participate in National Shutdown protest on Friday
Many businesses and schools across the Phoenix area are expected to participate in a Friday’s National Shutdown protest of federal immigration enforcement activities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2026Man who checked in drug-filled suitcase at Phoenix airport sentenced to 5 years
A man who checked a suitcase containing drugs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport last year was sentenced to five years in prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2026Fantasy 5 ticket from Arizona grocery store hits $438,000 jackpot
A lucky Arizona lottery player hit the jackpot of $438,000 in Wednesday’s Fantasy 5 drawing.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 29, 2026Arizona Sens. Gallego, Kelly threaten funding in push for changes to immigration enforcement
Arizona's two U.S. senators are part of a Democratic effort to withhold Homeland Security funding as a way to force changes in immigration enforcement.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jan 28, 2026Maricopa County health officials report another measles exposure in East Valley
Maricopa County health officials reported a new exposure Wednesday as part of a recent measles outbreak in the East Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2026Phoenix City Council moves focus of proposed light rail extension to Indian School Road
The city of Phoenix officially switched tracks on a proposed light rail line into the West Valley on Tuesday.