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 WILDFIRES | May 3, 2025Crews increase containment of Stronghold Fire in southern Arizona
Crews continue to increase containment of the Stronghold Fire in southern Arizona, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | May 2, 2025Weekend forecast includes cooler temperatures, possibility of rain in metro Phoenix
The latest metro Phoenix forecast includes significantly cooler temperatures and the possibility of rain.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | May 2, 2025Stretch of Loop 101 Pima Freeway closing for weekend roadwork in Scottsdale
Motorists will have to make do without a chunk of the northbound Loop 101 Pima Freeway in Scottsdale this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2025Person hospitalized after jumping from 2nd story of burning house in Phoenix
One person was hospitalized after jumping from the second story of a burning house in Phoenix on Friday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2025Woman accused of shooting her father to death in west Phoenix
A woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly shooting her father to death in west Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2025DPS troopers union urges lawmakers to do something about decrepit, unsafe workspaces
Arizona state troopers are urging lawmakers to do something about the woefully rundown and inadequate facilities they work from on a daily basis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2025Arizona murder suspect injured in shootout with law enforcement officers
An Arizona murder suspect was critically injured in a shootout with law enforcement officers on Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | May 1, 20252 of Arizona Gov. Hobbs’ director nominees withdraw in face of GOP opposition
Two of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ agency director nominees resigned Wednesday in the face of unbending Republican opposition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2025Demonstrators gathering in downtown Phoenix for May Day rally
A demonstration is scheduled in downtown Phoenix on Thursday morning for the annual May Day National Day of Action.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 202512 Arizona groups offering Empty the Shelters pet adoption specials
Twelve Arizona animal welfare groups, including three in metro Phoenix, are participating in an Empty the Shelters adoption event May 1-15.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2025Valley lottery player hits jackpot worth $54,000 in Fantasy 5 drawing
For the second time in under a week, an Arizona lottery player won the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2025Officer who fatally shot wrong man at Glendale park won’t be charged
The Glendale police officer who fatally shot the wrong man earlier this year will not face criminal charges, authorities announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 30, 2025Motorcyclist killed in crash that shut down I-10 in West Valley for hours
Westbound Interstate 10 was closed in the West Valley throughout rush hour Wednesday morning after a fatal motorcycle collision.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2025Arizona AG Kris Mayes said she isn’t done filing lawsuits against Trump administration
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes isn’t done taking legal action against the Trump administration over policies she believes are unconstitutional.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2025Only library in Gila Bend closing after local school district ends agreement with county
The only library in Gila Bend is closing after serving the southwest Maricopa County town for over 30 years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2025Police seeking witnesses after woman stabbed to death at Glendale intersection
Authorities are asking the public for help with an investigation into a fatal stabbing in Glendale.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 29, 2025US 60 reopens after fatal early-morning crash in East Valley
One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash that shut down US 60 in Mesa for several hours on Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 20258 fallen Arizona firefighters honored as part of national tribute
Eight fallen Arizona firefighters will be honored during a national tribute in Maryland this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2025Suspect taken into custody 2 days after fatal Phoenix shooting
An 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody two days after a fatal Phoenix shooting last week, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 28, 2025CRUjiente Tacos staying open in Phoenix at least through May
CRUjiente Tacos, a modern taqueria in east Phoenix, did not have to close over the weekend after receiving a new lease on life.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 28, 2025Eat Up Drive In closed for foreseeable future after fire at Phoenix restaurant
Eat Up Drive In will be closed for the foreseeable future after a fire at the east Phoenix restaurant on Sunday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 202588-year-old woman dies after getting hit by vehicle on 16th Street in Phoenix
An 88-year-old woman died after getting hit by a vehicle in Phoenix on Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2025Suspect arrested for allegedly torching Cybertruck at East Valley Tesla dealership
A suspect was arrested Monday for allegedly starting an early-morning fire at an East Valley Tesla dealership, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 25, 2025Construction crews get back to work on Valley freeway projects this weekend
After a week off for the Easter holiday, construction crews are returning to work on Valley freeway projects this weekend.