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 | Nov 17, 2025Hickman’s CEO explains what sale to multinational conglomerate means for Valley egg ranch
With a multinational conglomerate gobbling up Hickman’s Family Farms, Arizona shoppers might be wondering about the future of the renowned local egg brand.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 17, 2025Despite weekend whiff, forecasters say Valley will see ‘fairly wet’ weather this week
After a weekend storm system “underperformed” in the Phoenix area, there should be plenty of chances for more rain this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2025Small plane makes crash landing on canal trail near Falcon Field in Mesa
A small plane made a crash landing on a canal trail near Falcon Field in northeast Mesa on Monday morning.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 17, 2025West Valley intersection closed after 2nd crash involving suspected hit-and-run driver
A West Valley intersection was closed Monday morning after an injury collision involving a suspected hit-and-run driver from an earlier crash.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Nov 14, 2025Arizona barbecue restaurant launches cosmetics line made with beef tallow from its kitchens
An Arizona barbecue restaurant has started repurposing beef tallow from its kitchens for a new line of skin care products and candles.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 14, 2025Here’s what to expect from storms heading to Valley starting this weekend
Forecasters are anticipating wet metro Phoenix weather this weekend. Here's what to expect in the coming days.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 13, 2025Watch out for widespread Tempe street closures for ASU Homecoming, Ironman Arizona
With ASU homecoming and the final Ironman Arizona triathlon on tap, drivers should watch out for widespread road closures in Tempe this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 20251 person hospitalized after fire breaks out at West Valley water treatment plant
One person was hospitalized for burns after a fire broke out at a water treatment plant in the West Valley on Thursday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 13, 2025Phoenix forecast calls for rain, cooler temperatures this weekend and beyond
The metro Phoenix forecast calls for partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s on Thursday and Friday, but a wet storm system is due to arrive on Saturday.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Nov 13, 2025Transformational Teravalis development in Buckeye invites public to grand opening of 1st village
Teravalis, the transformational West Valley master-planned community, is inviting the public to a grand opening event for its first village.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Nov 12, 2025Arizona, other Colorado River Basin States miss deadline for post-2026 water usage deal
Seven states, including Arizona, missed a federally imposed deadline for a preliminary agreement on how to reduce future Colorado River water usage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2025Mega Millions ticket purchased from West Valley pharmacy hits for $5 million
A Mega Millions ticket sold in the West Valley won a whopping $5 million prize in Tuesday night’s drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2025Arizona US Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva set to be sworn in after record 50-day wait
U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva hopped on a redeye flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C., to be sworn into office seven weeks after she was elected.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Nov 11, 2025Arizona real estate expert weighs in on idea of 50-year mortgages (spoiler: she doesn’t like it)
The 50-year mortgage concept floated by the White House recently might sound good on the surface, but an Arizona real estate expert is skeptical.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Nov 11, 2025Luna Grill Mediterranean restaurant celebrates debut of 1st Arizona location in Mesa
Luna Grill, a California-based Mediterranean restaurant chain, is holding a grand opening celebration Tuesday at its first Arizona location in east Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 11, 2025Arizona Republican says shutdown-ending bill will pass House soon ‘if everything goes well’
Arizona U.S. Rep. David Schweikert said the House will send a shutdown-ending bill to President Donald Trump’s desk by Wednesday night “if everything goes well."
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 11, 2025Big changes coming to Valley later this week, with rain, cooldown in forecast
Fall will soon be in the metro Phoenix air, with storm system is expected to bring big changes to the Valley weather starting Friday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 10, 2025Loop 101 Pima Freeway opens 2nd new lane in Scottsdale improvement project
Drivers in both directions of the Loop 101 Pima Freeway now have more space as a two-year-long improvement project in Scottsdale nears completion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2025Arizona SNAP recipients wait as administration takes legal battle back to Supreme Court
SNAP recipients in Arizona and across the U.S. remained in limbo as the Trump administration continued efforts to withhold funding for the program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2025Phoenix man suspected of killing wife on Halloween taken from hospital to jail
A Phoenix man suspected of killing his wife on Halloween was released from the hospital and taken to jail on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2025Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport starts week with widespread flight disruptions
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport started the workweek with widespread travel disruptions after airlines were required to cut flights due to staffing shortages.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 6, 2025Judge rejects Maricopa County recorder’s request to stop election system audit
A judge rejected Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap’s request to stop an election system audit authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2025Scottsdale woman accused of paternity scheme against ‘Bachelor’ star finds more legal trouble
Laura Owens, the Scottsdale woman who allegedly targeted a reality TV star in a paternity scheme, is in more legal hot water.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2025Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva hopes to be seated without court intervention
U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona said Thursday she hopes Speaker Mike Johnson swears her into office without court intervention.