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 ELECTION NEWS | Sep 28, 2026Maricopa County investigation into over 200 names finds 8 noncitizens who voted
Two of the noncitizens were registered as Republicans, one as a Democrat, and five had no party affiliation. They cast ballots a combined total of 16 times.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 28, 2026Phoenix forecast includes 2 rainy days, highs nearly 20 degrees below normal
The Valley is adding to its 2026 monsoon rainfall totals before the season comes to an end this week.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 25, 2026Is your Arizona Starbucks shutting down as the coffee shop giant cuts 250 locations?
The company didn't say which shops are closing, but a Reddit user figured out that Mesa, Chandler and Tucson are losing stores.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2026Arizona motorist arrested for playing dangerous driving game called ‘Lunatic’
The man told troopers he was participating in a game after he was caught driving the wrong way on Interstate 40 near Winslow.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2026New Phoenix Police Department headquarters closed to public after major water leak
The department moved into the downtown building earlier this year after the city spent $180 million on renovations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 2026Family of ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich wants MCAO to conduct criminal investigation
In a letter to County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, attorney Robert B. Carey questioned the ability of the university police department to remain independent.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 24, 2026Sen. Ruben Gallego says Republicans lack empathy about economic pain
The Phoenix Democrat thinks voters will take out their frustrations on the GOP in the upcoming midterm elections, just like they did to his party two years ago.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 24, 2026About 5,600 APS customers lose power in thunderstorms
The temporary outages were spread across the West Valley, with the largest impacts in Surprise, Peoria and Goodyear.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 24, 2026Thunderstorms disrupt travel at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Arizona's largest airport before changing it to a departure delay notice.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 24, 2026More rain possible after morning thunderstorms develop across metro Phoenix
More rain is possible across central and southern Arizona throughout the day, with the best chances in the mid-afternoon and evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2026In 1st interview since player’s collapse, ASU hockey coach says he’s ‘the right guy’ for job
Greg Powers addressed his status but largely avoided questions about what happened to Matthew Mayich, who remains on life support.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 23, 2026Tempe Tavern shuts down after 15 years, blames ‘smear campaign’ by officials
The closure comes amid intense scrutiny by city and state agencies over links to several high-profile incidents, including a fatal collision last week.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 22, 2026As Arizona monsoon season winds down, all eyes turn toward El Niño
The Pacific Ocean climate pattern contributed to last week's storm activity in Phoenix. Will it bolster the desert's water supply this winter?
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 22, 2026Arizona congressional candidate arrested for alleged threats against judge, attorney’s office
David Redkey qualified for the general election ballot as the Green Party nominee in CD3, but the party is actively opposing his candidacy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2026Teenager arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Casa Grande house party
The 16-year-old suspect was booked into the Pinal County Juvenile Detention Facility on suspicion of first-degree murder and other charges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2026Peoria husband and wife arrested on suspicion of abusing his 2 daughters
The investigation into the mistreatment of the sisters, ages 9 and 12, began in June 2025 after the younger girl was found hiding on a neighbor's patio.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2026Here’s why you are seeing more police flyers for missing children in Arizona
It has nothing to do with the number of juveniles going missing. The increase is actually the result of a new state law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2026Phoenix firefighters use specialized equipment to revive 2 dogs rescued from house fire
Crews pulled the pets from a burning home in Laveen and used "Fido bags" to resuscitate them.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 18, 2026What’s next after The Salted Knot pretzel shop closes in downtown Mesa?
Sidewalk Coffee and Bagel Co., which has one location in Queen Creek, will be taking over the Main Street location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2026Arizona man who was duct-taped to seat during flight told court he didn’t remember anything
“Oh my God. What a mess,” Arthur Layne Lundeen said, according to audio of his initial court hearing obtained by a Baltimore news outlet.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 18, 2026Suspect seriously injured after fleeing police, crashing on US 60/Grand Avenue
The eastbound lanes were closed for the investigation at Thompson Ranch/Thunderbird Road in El Mirage from Thursday night until Friday morning.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 17, 2026Driver arrested for manslaughter after deadly crash on US 60 in Mesa
Zachary Robert Penrod, 21, of Queen Creek was booked into jail in connection with a collision that killed one person and seriously injured two others.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Sep 17, 2026Arizona Republicans launch Sunshine Residential Homes probe, subpoena Katie Hobbs, Kris Mayes
State Sen. Jake Hoffman questioned how Mayes cleared Hobbs of wrongdoing, while a spokesman for the governor called it a "desperate political stunt."
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Sep 17, 2026Jon Kyl sat down for an exclusive podcast interview 20 months before his death
The Republican talked to Amazing Arizonans host Mike Broomhead about his career and legacy and urged the public to stay engaged with the government.