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 RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 2, 2025New Sam Fox restaurant Society Swan set to open at Scottsdale Fashion Square
Society Swan, the latest venture from noted local restaurateur Sam Fox, is set to debut next month at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 20258 Arizona Powerball players win at least $50K over Labor Day weekend as jackpot swells to $1.3B
The Powerball jackpot went unclaimed over Labor Day weekend, but eight Arizona tickets were close enough win at least $50,000.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2025Suspect allegedly rammed stolen Hummer into parked Scottsdale police vehicle
A man was arrested last week after he allegedly crashed a stolen Humvee into a parked Scottsdale police vehicle, injuring the officer inside.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 2, 2025There’s more monsoon activity in metro Phoenix forecast after Labor Day storms
Parts of the Valley received a preview Monday night of what’s expected to be an active week of monsoon weather.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 29, 2025Is there rain in metro Phoenix forecast over Labor Day weekend?
The metro Phoenix forecast for Labor Day weekend calls for mostly dry conditions and temperatures in or above the normal range.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2025Wife of victim in February murder case arrested by Phoenix police
The wife of a man who was shot and killed in Phoenix in February was arrested six months after the murder.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2025Arizona inmate with 20 years left in sentence erroneously released from prison
An Arizona inmate with over 20 years left in his sentence was apprehended last week after his erroneous release from prison.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 29, 2025New poll on Arizona governor’s race shows 10-point gap in Republican primary
New Republican primary polling shows Karrin Taylor Robson increasing her lead over U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs in the Arizona governor's race.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2025Bomb scare at Phoenix military facility turns out to be a false alarm
A man who wanted to get rid of what he thought might be an explosive device caused a bomb scare at a Phoenix military facility.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Aug 28, 2025Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sickens at least 1 in Arizona, dozens elsewhere
At least one person in Arizona became ill as part of a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2025Man charged with murder, animal abuse after East Valley hotel shooting
A man who allegedly fired the shots that killed a woman and injured a dog at an East Valley hotel has been formally charged.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2025Emilie Kiser takes ‘full accountability’ in 1st social media posts since son’s drowning in Chandler
Emilie Kiser addressed the drowning death of her young son in suburban Phoenix on social media for the first time Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2025Police reopen hazing investigation of powerhouse Valley high school wrestling program
Police have reopened an investigation into alleged hazing within one of Arizona’s most successful high school wrestling programs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2025Michelin Guide’s inaugural list of world’s 5 best wellness hotels includes 1 in Arizona
Canyon Ranch, a trailblazing Arizona resort, was named one the world's best wellness hotels by the Michelin Guide's travel experts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2025Motorcyclist killed in crash after making what police called ‘an unsafe pass’ in Phoenix
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision after making what police called “an unsafe pass” on Campbell Avenue near 22nd Street in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2025Arizona Mills smoke shop busted, closed for allegedly selling marijuana, THC products
A smoke shop at Tempe's Arizona Mills shopping center was busted and shut down for allegedly selling marijuana and TCH products illegally.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 20252 Phoenix Police officers injured in collision involving suspected drunk driver
Two police officers and a suspected drunk driver were injured in a crash early Wednesday in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 26, 2025Oro Brewing, Nicky’s Barbecue join forces for new downtown Phoenix restaurant
A local barbecue master and brewer are teaming up to launch a new restaurant concept called Golden Oak Barbecue & Taproom in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2025Missing West Valley man found dead 1 day after Silver Alert was issued
A West Valley man who went missing last week, prompting a Silver Alert, was found dead Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2025Arizona political icon John McCain honored, fondly remembered 7 years after his death
Seven years after John McCain’s death, Arizona political leaders and members of his family are keeping his memory alive.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 26, 2025Valley starts to dry out in aftermath of destructive thunderstorms, massive wall of dust
The Valley is starting to dry out after a wild night of monsoon weather that included a dramatic wall of dust and destructive thunderstorms.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 25, 2025Aftermath Bar & Kitchen to open 2nd Valley location in downtown Gilbert
Aftermath Bar & Kitchen, a modern American restaurant in central Phoenix, is branching out into the East Valley.
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EAST VALLEY YOUTH VIOLENCE | Aug 25, 2025Public invited to East Valley community forum on youth violence
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and Chandler Police Department are joining forces to host a community forum on youth violence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 20252 lottery tickets purchased in Arizona win $50,000 in latest Powerball drawing
A pair of Powerball tickets purchased in Arizona produced $50,000 payouts over the weekend.