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 | Aug 21, 2026No relief: Extreme heat warning for Phoenix area extended through Aug. 28
The latest Valley weather forecast calls for possible record high temperatures, with very little chance for rain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2026Blue Alert issued for suspect in fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit
Alex James Barnett is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are still trying to identify two other men who may be involved in the death of Carlos Ramirez.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 20, 2026New poll shows Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs with 13-point lead over U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs
The Democratic incumbent holds a 48% to 35% lead over her Republican challenger among likely voters with less than three months to go until the Nov. 3 election, according to the findings.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 20, 2026Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe damaged by monsoon storm activity
Officials said classes will go on as scheduled Thursday, although some classrooms will be temporarily relocated due to the damage.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 20, 2026Monsoon storms blow through Phoenix area, knocking out power for thousands
SRP and APS have been working to restore power after outages affected more than 30,000 Valley customers late Wednesday.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Arizona congressman warns that unfair Colorado River cuts in his state will harm US
"If you hurt economic development here in Arizona, it doesn't stay in Arizona. It hurts the entire national economy," Rep. Greg Stanton said.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Aug 6, 2026Sen. Ruben Gallego away from Capitol Hill as his wife recovers from emergency appendectomy
The Arizona Democrat said he will likely miss a few votes but will be there if Todd Blanche's confirmation comes to the Senate floor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2026Missing Mesa boy found safe in Tennessee with his mother, who is under investigation
A Mesa police spokesperson said felony charges will be filed against the mother but did not provide details about her alleged offenses.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 6, 2026Westbound Interstate 10 reopens in West Valley after fatal collision
DPS said the collision occurred near the Fairway Drive exit about 5:40 a.m. Thursday and resulted in serious injuries and one death.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 5, 2026Here are some ways to fill the hole left in your heart – and stomach – by Salad and Go’s demise
Fortunately, the Phoenix area is home to a variety of places where hungry and health-minded diners can grab tasty and nutritious salads in a hurry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2026Motorcyclist dead after single-vehicle collision in West Valley
The fatal crash occurred just after midnight Wednesday near Bullard Avenue and Yuma Road in Goodyear.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2026SAFE Alert issued for man last seen at grocery store in Phoenix
Paul Martinez, 79, went missing Sunday after visiting the Los Altos Ranch Market at 16th and Roosevelt streets.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs would consider sharing data with federal government to fight healthcare fraud
Arizona Republican lawmakers are calling on the Democratic governor to join the states that have entered into agreements with the Department of Justice.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 4, 2026High winds, dust could blow through Phoenix area for 2nd consecutive night
Dust storms with wind gusts over 40 mph dropped visibility below 2 miles in some areas of the Valley on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2026Mesa police officer fatally shoots man carrying ax after domestic violence incident
The man reportedly was seen assaulting his ex-wife and children outside a home near Signal Butte and Elliot roads before he was killed by police.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 3, 2026Phoenix-area extreme heat warning extended again as potentially dangerous conditions persist
Valley temperatures are expected to dip later in the week, but rising humidity will make it feel just as hot.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 3, 2026Old Town Tortilla Factory closes for good after 30 years in Scottsdale
The restaurant was known for its Southwestern and Mexican fare, house-made flavored tortillas, wide selection of tequila and 1,400-square-foot patio.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2026New York man sentenced for identity theft ring with Arizona, Colorado and California victims
Richard Modou Bah, 22, was ordered to spend 58 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2026Chandler sexual extortion suspect arrested in suburban Philadelphia
Jayden Lewandowski, 19, awaits extradition to Arizona after the U.S. Marshals Service and Bensalem Police Department captured him.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 20263 injured in early-morning shooting in Glendale neighborhood near State Farm Stadium
Police said the suspect fled the scene near 91st Avenue and Cardinals Way and remains on the loose.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs pushes back on ‘unacceptable’ terms in federal Colorado River proposal
Arizona leaders are disappointed that all of the states that use the river's water aren't being asked to make cuts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Man pronounced dead at scene of early-morning shooting in Chandler
A suspect whose name was not released was arrested after the incident Friday near McQueen and Germann roads, police said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Republican Matt Salmon thinks his friend Andy Biggs faces uphill battle against Gov. Katie Hobbs
"It's going to be like ... carrying a baby grand piano up Camelback Mountain on your back with the wind in your face," the former congressman said of this year's GOP nominee.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Peoria Unified board member questions quality of training, alleges sex scandal cover-up
Heather Rooks says alleged grooming pattern behaviors by Centennial High School teachers were obvious, but nothing was done.