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 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2025Phoenix Sky Harbor on list of airports where flights will be cut by 10%
The list of airports that will be required to reduce flights by 10% includes Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2025Another ground delay advisory issued for Phoenix Sky Harbor due to staffing shortages
For the second consecutive day, the FAA issued a staffing-related ground delay advisory for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2025Arizona Democrat says safety is ‘No. 1 concern’ as shutdown disrupts airport operations
Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona said air safety remains a top priority as staffing shortages hamstring airport operations during the shutdown.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 5, 2025Mesa City Council member losing to Turning Point-backed candidate in recall election
A Mesa City Council member is expected to lose her seat to a Turning Point USA-backed challenger following Tuesday’s recall election.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Nov 4, 2025Will President Trump withhold SNAP funds until government reopens despite court rulings?
President Donald Trump indicated his administration will not comply with court orders to fund SNAP during the government shutdown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2025FAA issues ground delay advisory for Phoenix Sky Harbor due to staffing
The FAA issued a ground delay advisory for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Tuesday, citing staffing issues during the government shutdown.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 4, 2025Election Day in Maricopa County: What to know about casting your ballot
Dozens of voting locations opened across metro Phoenix on Tuesday, which is Election Day for jurisdictional elections in Arizona.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Nov 4, 2025Authentic Spanish tapas restaurant Telefèric Barcelona coming to Scottsdale
Telefèric Barcelona, an authentic tapas restaurant with origins in Spain, is set to open its first Arizona location in Scottsdale next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2025Arizona AG Mayes says slew of lawsuits against Trump administration have saved state $1.5B
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said her barrage of lawsuits against the Trump administration has saved the Grand Canyon State $1.5 billion.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Nov 3, 2025Arizona school district denies that its teachers’ bloody costumes mocked Charlie Kirk
Some Arizona math teachers are being accused of mocking Charlie Kirk's death with their Halloween costumes, but their district denies it.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 3, 2025New Loop 101 Pima Freeway lane now open in Scottsdale as $108M project nears completion
Commuters in Scottsdale were greeted Monday morning by a new northbound lane on the Loop 101 Pima Freeway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2025Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs frustrated about shutdown’s impact on social safety net
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said she was "frustrated" and "angry" about how the federal government shutdown is causing the nation’s social safety net to fray.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2025Police investigating deadly shooting in southwest Phoenix
An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a shooting in southwest Phoenix on Thursday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 31, 2025There’s nothing scary about Halloween weather forecast for metro Phoenix
The Halloween forecast calls for clear skies highs in the middle to upper 80s, with temperatures dipping steadily as darkness descends on the Valley.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Oct 31, 2025Arizona’s 1st Micro Center set to open in Phoenix: Here’s what we know
Micro Center, a tech superstore and showroom, is set to open its first Arizona store at the Arcadia Crossing shopping center in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Oct 30, 2025Grand Canyon lifting Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground closures
Two popular destinations at Grand Canyon National Park will reopen this weekend for the first time since the Dragon Bravo Fire tore through the area.