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 HEALTH NEWS | Mar 31, 2025Arizona loses $190 million in federal grants for public health initiatives
Arizona officials recently learned the state is losing $190 million in public health grants as part of widespread reductions in federal spending.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 31, 2025Arizona man found guilty on 7 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
An Arizona man will likely spend decades behind bars after being convicted last week on charges related to child sexual abuse material, authorities said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 31, 2025Adelita Grijalva enters race for her late father’s Arizona congressional seat
Adelita Grijalva, the daughter of late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, wants to keep his southern Arizona congressional seat in the family.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Mar 28, 2025Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes drops strong hint about political future
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes indicated Friday he is planning to seek reelection rather than aim for a higher office.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 28, 2025Long stretch of Interstate 10 closing for Broadway Curve project work this weekend
A long stretch of Interstate 10 will be closed for several days starting Friday night for Broadway Curve Improvement Project work.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2025Police investigating apparent murder-suicide after 3 found dead in Scottsdale home
Three people, including a teenager, were found dead in Scottsdale this week in an apparent murder-suicide case.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 28, 2025Solo EV drivers set to lose access to Arizona’s HOV lanes later this year
Solo electric vehicle drivers will lose access to Arizona’s HOV lanes during restricted hours later this year if Congress doesn’t act, transportation officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2025Wallace and Ladmo Way sign approved for downtown Phoenix intersection
The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday enthusiastically approved a ceremonial street sign recognizing “The Wallace and Ladmo Show."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2025Sen. Ruben Gallego blasts administration over response to Signal scandal, missing soldiers
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona said the Trump administration’s handling of the Signal scandal and missing soldiers in Lithuania is “horrible” for national security.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2025Public invited to celebrate completion of Grand Canalscape Phase 3 in west Phoenix
The public is invited to celebrate the completion of Phase 3 of the Grand Canalscape improvement project in west Phoenix this weekend.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Mar 26, 2025Democrat Kiana Sears chosen to replace Eva Burch in Arizona Senate
Kiana Sears was selected Wednesday to fill the Arizona Senate vacancy created by the resignation of Democrat Eva Burch.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2025Sen. Mark Kelly calls for Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth’s resignation amid Signal flap
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign for sending text messages detailing military plans on an unsecure app.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2025ADOT sounds alarm about scam text messages demanding toll payment
If you receive a text message warning you about overdue tolls allegedly from “AZDOT,” it’s a scam.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 26, 2025Arizona AG cracking down on sales of THC-infused products without marijuana license
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes aims to crack down on business that sell THC-infused products without a proper license.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2025Search is on for coatimundi that attacked hiker in southern Arizona
Wildlife officials are searching for a coatimundi that attacked a hiker in southern Arizona over the weekend.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 25, 2025Additional human remains found at site of deadly pileup on I-40 near Williams
Authorities are working to identify additional human remains found at the site of a deadly pileup on an icy northern Arizona highway earlier this month.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Mar 25, 2025Phoenix forecast calls for earliest 100-degree day on record
If the temperature hits 100 degrees in Phoenix on Tuesday, as expected, it wouldn’t just be the first day in triple digits for 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2025Investigation underway after body recovered from east Phoenix canal
An investigation is underway after a body was recovered from an east Phoenix canal on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 24, 2025Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delays state mandate for cage-free eggs until 2034
In an effort to address high prices, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is delaying the implementation of a new rule mandating cage-free eggs in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2025Arson detectives investigating deadly mobile home fire in east Mesa
Arson detectives were dispatched Monday morning to investigate a deadly mobile home fire in east Mesa, authorities said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 24, 2025Former Democratic state lawmaker enters race for Raúl Grijalva’s congressional seat
Daniel Hernandez Jr., a former Democratic state lawmaker, jumped into the race for late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s congressional seat on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2025Phoenix police chief finalists answer questions during public forum as search nears end
As the Phoenix police chief search winds down, the four finalists answered questions about their visions for the department during a public forum.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 20254 men indicted for alleged attack on former Phoenix Coyotes player Paul Bissonnette
Four men accused of attacking former Phoenix Coyotes player Paul Bissonnette at a Scottsdale restaurant last year were formally charged.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 21, 2025Heads up, drivers: Plenty of construction scheduled across Valley this weekend
Plenty of road construction is scheduled across metro Phoenix this weekend, resulting in numerous detours and restrictions.