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 POLITICS NEWS | Jun 12, 2025Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says GOP budget proposal is ‘dead on arrival’
With the deadline to pass a state budget looming, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said the initial proposal submitted by House Republicans is a nonstarter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2025Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty in 2nd Arizona murder conspiracy case
“Doomsday Mom” Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty Thursday in her second Arizona murder conspiracy case.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jun 11, 2025With highs of 110 or more in Phoenix forecast, NWS issues extreme heat watch
The metro Phoenix weather forecast for the coming days calls for some of the hottest temperatures of the year so far.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2025Renewed search for permanent Phoenix Police chief narrowed to 3 finalists
The renewed search for the first permanent Phoenix Police chief in over two years is down to three finalists.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jun 11, 2025Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs explains veto of bill to prohibit teaching of antisemitism
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said that while antisemitism is a real problem, the bill she vetoed about prohibiting it from being taught is not the solution.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2025Funeral arrangements, procession set for fallen Apache Junction police officer
Funeral arrangements and a procession for fallen Apache Junction Police Officer Gabriel Facio have been set.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 10, 2025Watch: 5 Arizona Democrats face off in 7th Congressional District primary debate
Watch as the five Arizona Democrats looking to fill the late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s congressional seat face off in a debate.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 10, 2025Axon is ‘full-steam ahead’ on Scottsdale HQ, housing project after ending talks with city
Axon is moving “full-steam ahead” on its headquarters and controversial housing development in Scottsdale after breaking off negotiations about final plans with the city.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 10, 2025Ex-Arizona GOP lawmaker indicted for allegedly faking signatures on his nominating petitions
Austin Smith, a former Arizona Republican lawmaker, was indicted for allegedly fabricating signatures on his 2024 nominating petitions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2025Here’s why Arizona state buildings are flying flags at half-staff
State government buildings in Arizona are flying flags at half-staff on Monday in tribute to fallen Apache Junction Police Officer Gabriel Facio.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2025Camelback Mountain hiker hospitalized in critical condition after rescue
Four Camelback Mountain hikers were rescued Monday after getting overcome by the heat, including a woman hospitalized in critical condition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2025Killer of Arizona tribal police officer sentenced to 44 years in federal prison
The killer of an Arizona tribal police officer was sentenced to 44 years in federal prison last week, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 9, 2025Construction starts on Phoenix’s first permanent Holocaust education center
Tony Fusco of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society said the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center will open by April 2027.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 9, 2025Here’s what you need to know about this week’s Arizona CD7 primary debates
Candidates for the Arizona congressional seat left open by the death of longtime Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva will face off in debates this week.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 6, 2025Ramps from Interstate 17 to Loop 101 closed this weekend for bridge work
The ramps from both directions of Interstate 17 to the westbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway are closed this weekend.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 6, 2025Fine time: Warning period ends for new Tempe photo enforcement system
With the warning period over, it’s now going to cost you if you get caught speeding or running a red light by the new Tempe photo enforcement system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2025Teenager arrested for allegedly shooting man at Scottsdale bus stop
The teenager suspected of pulling the trigger in a shooting at a Scottsdale bus stop last month was arrested Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 20251 person hurt when small plane makes crash landing near north Phoenix airport
A small plane made a crash landing in a field near Deer Valley Airport in north Phoenix on Friday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Jun 6, 2025Google Fiber construction starts in 3rd metro Phoenix community
Queen Creek is a step closer to becoming the third Valley community with access to Google Fiber high-speed internet service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2025Judge blocks disputed AmeriCorps grant funding cuts in Arizona, 23 other states
A federal judge issued a favorable ruling Thursday to Arizona and other states that sued the Trump administration over AmeriCorps grant funding cuts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2025Power outage brings Grand Canyon North Rim visitor services to a standstill
The cause of a power outage that brought Grand Canyon North Rim visitor services to a standstill has been identified, officials announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2025Man suspected in 2 Phoenix drive-by shootings killed in shootout with deputies
A man suspected in two Phoenix drive-by shootings is dead after exchanging gunfire with deputies in northern Arizona on Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 5, 2025South Central Extension light rail line opening will cap big week for Valley transportation
The new South Central Extension light rail line opens this weekend, just days after another major Valley transportation milestone.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jun 4, 2025Mayor Kate Gallego says downtown ‘gateway’ with housing will replace Phoenix Police HQ
Mayor Kate Gallego said she's excited about a future "gateway" to downtown, including new housing, at the current site of the Phoenix Police headquarters.