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 | Oct 19, 2026Thunderstorms with potential to produce flash flooding expected in Phoenix area this week
A major weather disturbance could bring multiple rounds of rain to the Valley on Wednesday and Thursday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 19, 2026US 60/Grand Avenue reopens hours after 2 collisions closed roadway in both directions in Glendale
A vehicle struck a pedestrian near Northern Avenue about 4:30 a.m., and a secondary collision occurred while officers were dealing with the first one, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 202616-year-old found dead in vehicle after shooting on Loop 101 in Scottsdale area
A shooting near northbound Loop 101 and Chaparral Road resulted in the death of a 16-year-old male.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 16, 2026Maricopa County recorder says telling FBI about video was ‘exactly what we should have done’
“We did what I think we were required to do, which is we reported it to both the county attorney and the FBI,” Justin Heap said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 16, 2026Recorder Justin Heap responds to Donald Trump calling Maricopa County ‘very dishonest’
“It doesn't really affect our operations in any way. So, I think we can just move forward," Heap said of the president's comments about a mail ballot error.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2026Opa! Original Phoenix Greek Festival celebrates 65th anniversary
The popular annual celebration of Greek culture takes place this weekend at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Oct 15, 2026Phoenix police test AI tool from Axon that creates draft reports to speed up paperwork
"One of the biggest complaints I've heard from officers since being on council is how many hours they spend writing those reports. And they have been asking for this tool to come for a long time," Vice Mayor Ann O'Brien said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2026Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego blames content creators for public records request backlog
The city is raising request fees to combat the issue. “We hope ... we won't be the cheapest out there for people who are just trying to find clickbait,” Gallego said.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Oct 14, 2026Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues OpenAI for allegedly deceiving ChatGPT users
The complaint says the company harmed children by using deceptive practices to market the chatbot in violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 14, 2026Arizona Democrat says his party should consider impeaching Donald Trump if it wins House
Amish Shah, who is facing Jay Feely in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, seeks accountability from the president "up to and including impeachment."
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Oct 14, 2026Is Arizona’s water supply getting boost from recent storms, El Niño?
Snowpack is more important to the state’s water supply than rain, according to an ASU expert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2026Stranded Oak Creek Canyon campers head home after floodwater clears
“I never thought I would ever say I want to go home,” Tanja Hooper, one of the stranded campers, said as she packed up Tuesday evening.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Oct 13, 2026Former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray sells Paradise Valley home for $13.75 million
Murray, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings in the offseason, bought the 8,200-square-foot estate for $13.5 million in November 2022.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Oct 13, 2026Neighboring sheriff refutes Santa Cruz County sheriff’s description of ‘peaceful’ protests
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels says Lochiel protesters damaged equipment, used bear spray on agents and spit on them.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 13, 2026Former President Barack Obama endorses Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection bid
“Katie Hobbs is the best choice to keep Arizona moving forward. So, join me in supporting Katie for governor,” Obama said of his fellow Democrat.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Oct 12, 2026Santa Cruz County sheriff defends decision about border wall construction protesters
David Hathaway said the protesters do not pose a threat. “This was clearly a federal issue requiring federal decisions regarding appropriate action,” he said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 12, 2026Ground stop issued for Phoenix Sky Harbor due to thunderstorms
The FAA order for flights from a swath of the Southwest and Midwest to Arizona's largest airport was set to expire at 11:45 a.m. Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2026Scottsdale preparing to cut ties with Flock Safety as it develops new ALPR regulations
The Scottsdale City Council recently approved a wide-ranging motion related to automated license plate readers.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 12, 2026Possibility of showers remains in Phoenix-area forecast after wet weekend
The Valley is expected to dry out and experience the coolest weather of the season so far as the week progresses.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 8, 2026Can Maricopa County change — or completely dump — third-party election vendors?
Supervisor Thomas Galvin said contracts are reviewed after elections, but it is unlikely the county could run them without hiring outside companies.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Oct 8, 2026Vice President JD Vance accuses Arizona State, 8 other universities of visa abuse
ASU denied the allegations, saying it is "in complete compliance with existing United States policy and law."
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 8, 2026Maricopa County official says recorder’s mail ballot claims reflect ‘pattern’ of failing to tell truth
“I don't know if he's lying here, or I don't know if he's mistaken here,” Supervisor Thomas Galvin said after USPS refuted Justin Heap's warning about mail delays.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2026Fiesta Bowl Parade unveils Phoenix Children’s as title partner for 2027
The 2027 Phoenix Children's Fiesta Sports Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe will march through Phoenix on Jan. 2.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2026Chandler behavioral health facility patients attack nurses and police, steal drugs
Five juveniles were arrested for aggravated assault and multiple Oasis Behavioral Health patients were hospitalized after ingesting controlled substances.