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 NEWS | Sep 24, 2025Mercury’s playoff success forces Jonas Brothers to reschedule Phoenix concert
The Phoenix Mercury’s playoff success has forced the Jonas Brothers to reschedule their upcoming concert at the WNBA team's home arena.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 2025Suspect apprehended 1 day after allegedly killing Lyft driver in Guadalupe
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly shooting a Lyft driver to death in Guadalupe earlier this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 2025Arizona police officer who recently returned to full duty resigns after deadly collision
A northern Arizona police officer resigned on Tuesday, three days after he was involved in a deadly collision.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2025DNA links suspect in sexual assault in Phoenix alley to 2024 homicide in same location
A man arrested in connection with an August sexual assault in a Phoenix alley has been linked by DNA to a 2024 homicide in the same location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 20258-year-old student caught with loaded handgun at Arizona elementary school
An 8-year-old student was caught with a loaded handgun at an Arizona elementary school on Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 22, 2025Jimmy McCain, youngest son of John McCain, appointed to Arizona Board of Regents
Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Jimmy McCain, the youngest son of late Sen. John McCain, to the Arizona Board of Regents.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Sep 22, 2025Arizona officials issue order making COVID-19 vaccine available to anybody who wants it
Arizona health officials issued a standing order to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to anybody in the state who wants it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2025My Chemical Romance adds Phoenix stadium show to ‘Black Parade 2026 Tour’
Alternative rock band My Chemical Romance is marching into Arizona next year for the first time in nearly two decades.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 22, 2025Phoenix area gets showers on 1st day of fall, but summer-like heat expected in coming days
Monday is the first day of fall, but that doesn't mean the Phoenix area is through with summer-like weather.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2025Elderly hiker in critical condition after being rescued from Phoenix mountain
An elderly woman was hospitalized Friday after apparently succumbing to the heat while hiking on North Mountain in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2025Silver Alert canceled after missing Phoenix man found in good health
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert on Friday morning after a Phoenix man who went missing two days earlier was found safe.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 19, 2025Summer winds down with uncertainty in Phoenix weather forecast
The Valley heads into the final weekend of summer and last stretch of the monsoon season with uncertainty in the short-term weather forecast.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 19, 2025Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen explains decision to run for state attorney general
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said he wasn’t thinking about running for state attorney general until others urged him to do so.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 19, 2025Eat up! Arizona Restaurant Week deals available for 10 days at over 250 establishments
The fall 2025 version of Arizona Restaurant Week kicks off Friday with limited-time dining deals at over 250 establishments.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 20253 hospitalized after fiery crash at 32nd Street and Broadway Road in Phoenix
Three people, including a young child, were hospitalized Friday morning after a fiery crash at an east Phoenix intersection, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 19, 2025Driver rescued after getting stuck in flash flood as storms roll through Phoenix area
A driver got stuck in a flash flood on a far north Phoenix roadway Friday morning as thunderstorms moved through the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2025Glendale officers fatally shoot armed man shortly after he called suicide crisis hotline
A suicidal man was killed in a police shooting in Glendale early Thursday after he allegedly pointed a gun at officers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2025Queen Creek group home employee accused of having sex with teen resident
A Queen Creek group home employee stands accused of having sex with a 17-year-old girl who was living at the facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2025Suspect arrested in connection with triple stabbing at Mesa apartment
A 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a Mesa apartment and stabbing a mother and her two teenage daughters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2025Phoenix rehires Ed Zuercher as city manager 4 years after he retired from same job
In a case of “meet the new boss, same as the old boss,” Ed Zuercher was rehired as Phoenix city manager.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2025Here’s how to get tickets for Ed Sheeran’s June 2026 show at State Farm Stadium
Here are the details about Ed Sheeran's June 2026 concert at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, including how to get tickets.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2025Mesa police officers shoot man who allegedly pointed gun at them
A man was shot by police officers who were responding to call about a family fight in Mesa early Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2025Valley Metro light rail in Phoenix resumes full service 3 days after fiery crash
The Valley Metro light rail line east of downtown Phoenix is fully operational again three days after a fiery crash disrupted the system.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 17, 2025Will it rain again in Phoenix before 2025 monsoon season ends?
The Valley could see at least one more stretch of monsoon storm activity before Arizona's annual rainy season concludes in two weeks.