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 BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jun 11, 2026Arizona Republican US Rep. Juan Ciscomani wants Congress to address legal immigration
Arizona U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani wants to improve the legal immigration process, but he’s not sure Congress is as keen on addressing it as he is.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jun 11, 2026Construction expected to delay traffic at Arizona-Mexico border crossing for 4-5 months
A construction project is expected to create travel delays at the Arizona-Mexico border near Yuma this summer and fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 20263rd suspect arrested in attack on teen in Surprise; case meets criteria for Preston’s Law
A third suspect was identified and arrested in connection with a group assault on a teen at a party in Surprise earlier this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 20263 hospitalized after head-on crash in Phoenix; authorities suspect alcohol was involved
Three people were hospitalized after a head-on collision in west Phoenix early Thursday, and authorities suspect alcohol was a factor.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Arizona cattle rancher says New World screwworms are concerning but not ‘a serious threat’
An Arizona cattle rancher said that while his industry is concerned about New World screwworms, he doesn’t consider the flesh-eating parasites “a serious threat.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Driver in fatal collision at Phoenix intersection jailed on suspicion of murder, DUI
The driver accused of causing a fatal collision at a Phoenix intersection Tuesday was booked into jail on suspicion of murder and DUI.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Arizona receives $300K grant to address teacher shortage through apprenticeships, mentoring
The Arizona Department of Education recently received a $300,000 grant to address the state’s teacher shortage crisis.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Arizona Republicans, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs announce deal on $18.29B state budget
Arizona Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs have reached a deal on an $18.29 billion state budget for the next fiscal year.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Former Peoria Unified student reportedly seeks $20M to settle sex scandal claim
A former high school student notified the Peoria Unified School District of his intention to file a lawsuit related to a high-profile sex scandal.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jun 8, 2026Welder cited for starting Pioneer Fire, which destroyed structures northeast of Valley
A man who was welding Sunday ignited the Pioneer Fire, a wildfire that destroyed property and shut down a highway northeast of the Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Toddler dies after hit-and-run collision in Phoenix; suspect in custody
A toddler died after getting hit by a vehicle at a mobile home park in Phoenix on Sunday night, and the suspected driver was arrested after fleeing the scene.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 8, 2026WB US 60/Grand Avenue reopens after fatal collision in Glendale
A portion of US 60/Grand Avenue in Glendale has reopened after a fatal crash closed it for several hours Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 202615-year-old boy arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Desert Sky Mall
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with Tuesday night’s deadly shooting at Desert Sky Mall in west Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2026Man who admitted killing New River pastor last year reaches plea deal with life sentence
An Arizona judge reportedly approved a plea deal that will spare the life of Adam Sheafe, who admitted to violently murdering a New River pastor last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 20262 Phoenix men accused of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in separate cases
Two Phoenix men were arrested last month after monthslong investigations into child sexual abuse material, authorities announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 5, 2026Situation with potential jumper over East Valley freeway resolved safely
The Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway was closed for over two hours Thursday night while somebody threatened to jump from an overpass, but the situation was safely resolved.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap accuses board of ‘stoking a lot of confusion’
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is blaming the Board of Supervisors for any confusion surrounding the upcoming election season.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Arizona fake electors case goes back to grand jury after high court rejects appeal request
The Arizona fake electors case is back to square one after the state Supreme Court declined to hear prosecutors' bid to revive previous indictments.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Police investigating after body found floating face down in Biltmore-area pond
An investigation is underway after a body was found in a pond at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 4, 2026Tow truck driver dead after fiery crash into barrier wall on East Valley freeway
A tow truck driver died Thursday morning after a fiery crash on the Loop 101 Price Freeway in Chandler, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 3, 2026Gilbert strip mall businesses forced to shut down, evacuate due to structural instability
Multiple businesses at a Gilbert strip mall were ordered to shut down and evacuate after inspectors determined the building was unsafe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 20261 teen dead, another hospitalized after shooting at Desert Sky Mall in Phoenix; no arrests made
One teenager died and another was hospitalized after a shooting at Desert Sky Mall in west Phoenix on Tuesday night.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jun 3, 20262 former Arizona restaurant workers plead guilty in labor exploitation case
Two former Arizona Colt Grill employees who were arrested last year as part of a federal labor exploitation investigation have pleaded guilty.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2026Motorcyclist dead after collision with SUV in north Phoenix
A motorcyclist died in a collision with an SUV in north Phoenix on Monday morning, authorities said.