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 | Jun 25, 2026Dump truck driver killed in rollover crash on I-10 exit ramp in West Valley
The driver of a dump truck died in a rollover crash on a West Valley freeway exit ramp Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2026Bicyclist suffers serious head injury in hit-and-run collision in Phoenix
A bicyclist was critically injured in an apparent hit-and-run collision in Phoenix on Thursday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jun 24, 2026National Health Care Fraud Takedown results in dozens of indictments in Arizona
Dozens of defendants are facing federal and state charges in Arizona as part of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 202618-year-old suspect in south Phoenix murder case arrested in Tucson
An 18-year-old murder suspect was arrested in Tucson on Tuesday, a month after he allegedly gunned a man down outside a south Phoenix home.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 24, 2026Arizona Supreme Court takes action in Maricopa County elections dispute
The Arizona Supreme Court modified a lower court's stay order in the ongoing dispute between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Recorder Justin Heap.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jun 24, 20263 Arizona Republicans, including 2 running for governor, vote against bipartisan housing bill
Three Arizona Republicans, including two who want to be the state’s next governor, voted against a bipartisan congressional bill that aims to reduce housing costs.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jun 23, 2026Extreme heat warning issued for Phoenix area as temperatures soar
With temperatures soaring across metro Phoenix this week, officials issued an extreme heat warning for Wednesday and Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2026Savannah Guthrie tearfully pleads for information about mother’s fate during ‘Today’ show
“Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie said during Tuesday’s show her family “cannot be at peace” without knowing her missing mother's fate.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 22, 2026Is there still time to register to vote in Arizona primary election?
Monday is the voter registration deadline for Arizona residents who want to participate in the upcoming primary election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2026Man arrested on suspicion of killing his cousin in Buckeye
A man was arrested on suspicion of killing his cousin in Buckeye over the weekend, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after 23-year-old missing resident of group home in Glendale found
Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert on Thursday after a missing 23-year-old resident of a Glendale group home was found.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 18, 2026Appeals court blocks changes to Maricopa County election process with early voting about to start
An Arizona Court of Appeals panel agreed with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and blocked changes to the election process.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2026Phoenix City Council adopts new restrictions on how dogs can be restrained outdoors
The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday adopted new restrictions on how dogs can be restrained outdoors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2026Authorities release new information about body found at South Mountain in Phoenix
Authorities released the identity of the man whose body was found at South Mountain Park and Preserve in Phoenix earlier this week.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jun 18, 2026Chula Seafood opens restaurant/fish market in downtown Phoenix
Chula Seafood Fresh Fish Market and Restaurant is opening its fourth Valley location at Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jun 17, 2026Tempe mother, son return home after their release from ICE facility in Texas
A Tempe mother and son are back home three weeks after they were taken to an ICE detention facility in Texas.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 17, 2026Watch: 4 GOP candidates face off in Arizona governor debate
Four Arizona Republican primary candidates, including U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, square off Wednesday in a governor debate.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 17, 2026Injury collision on I-10 in West Valley disrupts morning rush hour traffic
Traffic on westbound Interstate 10 in the West Valley was disrupted by an injury collision during rush hour Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2026DUI suspect was driving with baby in car during fatal collision with pedestrian in Phoenix
A woman suspected of DUI was driving with her baby in the car when she allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2026Body pulled from Grand Canal in Phoenix after late-night discovery
A body was found in a canal near 23rd Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix late Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2026Firefighters battle smokey fire at scrapyard in west Phoenix
A scrapyard fire in west Phoenix sent smoke billowing into the sky Thursday afternoon.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jun 16, 2026Phoenix-area health officials report year’s 1st death related to mosquito-borne West Nile virus
Phoenix-area health officials reported the year’s first death related to the West Nile virus on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2026Medical staff saves baby’s life after pregnant woman fatally shot at Phoenix motel
Police believe a pregnant woman shot and killed herself at a Phoenix motel Monday morning. Her baby remains in stable condition, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 15, 2026Tempe reduces speed limit by 5 mph on 7 roadways after monthslong process
Tempe has lowered the speed limit on seven roadways as part of the city’s Vision Zero safety initiative.