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 TRAFFIC | Sep 10, 2025Rush-hour crash causes heavy delays on Interstate 10 in West Valley
A portion of I-10 near Loop 303 in the West Valley was temporarily closed, causing heavy delays, after a Wednesday morning rush hour crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2025Human remains found under concrete slab in Arizona 4 years ago identified after unlikely tip
Human remains found under a concrete slab in northern Arizona four years ago have been identified as an apparent murder victim.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2025Lady Gaga announces 1st Arizona shows since 2014: How to get Mayhem Ball Tour tickets
Valley fans of Lady Gaga might “Die With A Smile” after hearing that the superstar singer is bringing her Mayhem Ball Tour to Glendale in 2026.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 202512 Arizona tickets win at least $50K during Powerball drawing with near-record jackpot
A dozen Arizona lottery players won at least $50,000 during Saturday’s Powerball drawing, which had a near-record jackpot of $1.8 billion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2025Colorado man found dead in vehicle after 300-foot drop into Grand Canyon
A Colorado man was found dead in his vehicle on Sunday after it plummeted into the Grand Canyon from the South Rim.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2025Man who fatally stabbed girlfriend in Phoenix before fleeing to Mexico sentenced to 18.5 years
A man who stabbed his girlfriend to death in Phoenix last year and fled to Mexico was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2025Suspect arrested after pregnant woman run over during domestic dispute in northern Arizona
A suspect is in custody after a pregnant woman was run over during a domestic dispute in northern Arizona over the weekend.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 8, 2025Work starts on 3-year freeway project to improve traffic flow near TSMC Arizona
Work is underway on a freeway widening project designed to address rising traffic demands near the TSMC Arizona campus in north Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2025Police seek public’s help with violent sexual assault case in Phoenix
Authorities are asking the public for help solving the case of a violent sexual assault that took place in Phoenix last month.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 5, 2025Top D-backs executive says Chase Field deal could spur downtown Phoenix development
The new deal to keep the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field could serve as an economic catalyst in the area, a top team executive said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 5, 20251 dead after multivehicle crash on north Phoenix freeway
A person was killed in a multivehicle collision on Interstate 17 in north Phoenix on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 5, 2025The Genuine abruptly closes after 3-plus years on 16th Street in central Phoenix
The Genuine, a central Phoenix restaurant, served its last meals on Thursday night after announcing that morning it was shutting down for good.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2025Mesa officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for new $12.3M fire station
Work is officially underway on Mesa Fire Station 224, a new $12.3 million public safety facility in a fast-growing part of the East Valley suburb.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2025Rescue crews help injured worker down from light tower at East Valley baseball stadium
Rescue crews helped an injured worker down from a light tower at an East Valley baseball stadium on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2025With reduced enforcement, Arizona Labor Day weekend DUI arrests decline
Arizona Labor Day weekend DUI arrests were down 17% in 2025, although far fewer officers and deputies participated in enforcement.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 4, 2025Is more rain expected in metro Phoenix after overnight monsoon storms?
There’s a good chance for more rain in metro Phoenix on Thursday -- but no guarantee -- after overnight monsoon storms blanketed the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 202570 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions during West Valley puppy mill investigation
Dozens of dogs were rescued from deplorable conditions as part of an investigation into an alleged West Valley puppy mill.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Sep 3, 2025Ethics complaint filed against Arizona Democrat who shared ICE location information
Arizona state Sen. Jake Hoffman filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Analise Ortiz and called for her expulsion for posting about ICE activity.
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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.