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 | May 12, 2025Daylong road closures implemented in Tempe due to ASU graduation
Multiple Tempe roads are closed Monday in the area of Arizona State University due to graduation activities.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | May 12, 2025Sen. Ruben Gallego unveils framework of plan for immigration reform and border security
Sen. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat, unveiled the framework of an immigration reform and border security plan on Monday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | May 9, 2025Motorists should watch out for these Valley construction projects this weekend
Valley motorists should plan ahead for multiple road restrictions and closures this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2025Stamp Out Hunger, a national food drive with Arizona roots, returns to mailboxes Saturday
Stamp Out Hunger, a national food drive with Arizona roots, is taking place Saturday at your mailbox.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2025Indu, the last Phoenix Zoo elephant, euthanized due to multiple health issues
The Phoenix Zoo euthanized its last elephant on Thursday. Indu, who had been in captivity for most of her life, was 59.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 8, 2025Scottsdale explores legal challenge to law that enabled Axon housing development
The Scottsdale City Council is exploring the possibility of challenging a state law that cleared the way for a controversial Axon housing development.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | May 8, 20258-year-old girl dies from injuries sustained in crash that closed Loop 202 in Chandler for hours
A child died from injuries sustained in a crash that closed a portion of the Loop 202 Santan Freeway in Chandler for several hours on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2025Man hospitalized in extremely critical condition after Phoenix house fire
A man was critically injured Thursday in an early-morning Phoenix house fire near 91st Avenue and Osborn Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2025Tempe seeks partners for new attractions along shoreline of its prized man-made lake
Would you like to operate a new recreational attraction on the Tempe Town Lake shoreline? Is so, city officials want to hear from you.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 7, 2025Attention Trader Joe’s fans: New store coming to southwest Valley
Trader Joe’s is one of three new tenants joining the lineup at the GSQ mixed-use project in Goodyear, developers announced.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 7, 2025IKEA reveals plan for Phoenix store after opening new Scottsdale concept
On the same day IKEA debuted a new concept in Scottsdale, the Swedish home furnishings giant announced its next move in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 20252 people, including a child, hospitalized after escaping from Phoenix apartment fire
Two people, including a young child, were hospitalized after escaping from a Phoenix apartment fire on Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2025Scottsdale woman indicted for alleged paternity scheme against ‘Bachelor’ star
Laura Owens, the Scottsdale woman who allegedly targeted a reality TV star in a paternity scheme, has been indicted for fraud and other charges.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 7, 2025ASU holding over 30 ceremonies for record graduating class of 2025
ASU will hold over 30 graduation celebrations starting this weekend for its largest class ever.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2025Mesa Fire and Medical Department mourning death of longtime firefighter
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department is in mourning after the death of longtime firefighter Mark Keller.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | May 6, 2025Petition circulator accused of submitting fake signatures for Arizona abortion measure
A man who circulated petitions for the Arizona abortion rights measure last year has been accused of submitting fake signatures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2025CBP agent arrested in Arizona on suspicion of having sexual relations with teen
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent was arrested in Arizona on suspicion of having sexual relations with a minor.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | May 6, 2025Despite early showers, cloudy skies, Valley unlikely to see widespread rainfall
Tuesday started with cloudy skies and scattered showers, but the Valley is unlikely to see widespread rainfall as the day progresses.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | May 5, 2025Island-inspired restaurant chain Hawaiian Bros Island Grill opens at PV in Phoenix
Fast-growing island-inspired restaurant chain Hawaiian Bros Island Grill opened its sixth Valley location on Monday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 5, 2025Novel IKEA planning and pickup concept set to open at Promenade Scottsdale
A novel IKEA planning and pickup concept concept is set to open this week at The Promenade Scottsdale shopping center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2025Arizona mom who killed her 2 kids with meat cleaver in 2021 sentenced to life in prison
An Arizona woman who killed her two young children with a meat cleaver four years ago will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | May 5, 2025More rain in forecast for metro Phoenix after isolated morning showers
Parts of metro Phoenix saw isolated showers on Monday morning, and more rainfall is in the forecast.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | May 5, 2025Are monthly housing costs cheaper in Arizona for renters or homeowners? It depends
Is it cheaper to rent or own a home? In Arizona, it depends on where you live, according to a new study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2025Gilbert paying off debt on downtown University Building early, saving millions in interest
Gilbert is saving taxpayers millions of dollars by paying off the debt on the downtown University Building ahead of schedule.