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 WEATHER NEWS | Nov 21, 2025Valley gets time to dry out after 4 days with rain, but break might not last long
The Valley got a chance to dry out Friday after four straight days with rain, but another wet weather system is on the horizon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 20252 arrests made in case of amorous Scottsdale restaurant burglars
Two people have been arrested for allegedly breaking into the Mon Cheri Restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale last month and getting frisky.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2025Arizona Attorney General’s Office official resigns, is arrested amid jewelry theft allegations
An Arizona Attorney General’s Office division leader was arrested after resigning amid an investigation into mail theft allegations.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Nov 20, 2025Most of Desert Sky Mall reopens 1 day after roof collapse at west Phoenix shopping center
Desert Sky Mall in west Phoenix reopened a day after it was closed following a partial roof collapse.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2025Chilling video released of shooting that claimed life of East Valley police officer
The Apache Junction Police Department released chilling video Thursday from the fatal shooting of Officer Gabriel Facio in June.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2025Arizona restaurant owner sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison for drugs, weapons
An Arizona restaurant owner was sentenced last week to nearly four years in federal prison for drug trafficking and other offenses.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 20, 2025Multiple Valley roadways closed due to flooding as rain falls for 4th consecutive day
Multiple roadways were closed due to flooding Thursday morning as rain fell in metro Phoenix for a fourth consecutive day.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Sen. Mark Kelly expects health care vote in December after bipartisan negotiations
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Congress will vote on a plan to address health care costs next month after bipartisan negotiations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Tesla driver killed in fiery single-vehicle crash in West Valley neighborhood
A Tesla driver was killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash in a West Valley neighborhood on Tuesday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Sen. Mark Kelly says President Donald Trump saw ‘writing on the wall’ with Epstein files
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona thinks President Donald Trump “saw the writing on the wall” before changing his tune on the release of the Epstein files.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 19, 2025Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway in Mesa reopens after vehicle spins out, hits wall
The westbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway reopened in Mesa on Wednesday morning after a crash was cleared.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Phoenix area can expect another day of scattered showers, isolated T-storms, possible flooding
The Valley is in for another day of scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms and possible flooding on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Nov 18, 2025Scottsdale City Council approves Axon HQ project with housing trimmed to 1,200 units
The Axon headquarters saga moved closer to completion when the Scottsdale City Council approved a deal that trims the project's housing element.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2025Woman seriously injured in collision involving school bus full of kids in Phoenix
An adult was seriously injured and several children were hurt in a collision involving a full school bus in Phoenix on Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 18, 2025Storms produce widespread rainfall across metro Phoenix, flooding some roadways
Storms moved through metro Phoenix on Tuesday morning, kicking off what is expected to be wet and chilly stretch across the area.
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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.