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 NEWS | Jan 15, 2025Arizona joins 13 other states in effort to protect ‘Dreamer’ access to ACA health insurance
Arizona joined the legal battle over a federal policy that gives immigrants known as "Dreamers" access to subsidized health insurance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2025Stretch of Interstate 10 closes for hours in west Phoenix after deadly shooting
A stretch of westbound Interstate 10 was closed in west Phoenix for hours after a deadly shooting Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2025St. Mary’s Food Bank sends water, snacks to support LA wildfire response
St. Mary’s Food Bank is pitching in with water and snacks for Los Angeles wildfire evacuees and firefighters battling the destructive blazes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2025Developer buys land for 3 new Arizona affordable housing projects
Dominium, a national affordable housing developer, recently purchased land for three new projects in Arizona, including two in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 20254 Arizona rail projects, including 1 in Gilbert, receive $46.4M in federal funding
Four Arizona rail projects, including one in the Valley, were recently awarded a total of $46.4 million in federal infrastructure funds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2025Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly confronts defense nominee Pete Hegseth during confirmation hearing
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona accused Pete Hegseth of lacking transparency during a confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2025Arizona man gets 3 life sentences for sexually abusing 2 minors, including stepdaughter
An Arizona man received three life sentences last month for sexually abusing two minors, including his stepdaughter, authorities announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2025Arizona AG asks DOJ for special counsel case file related to fake elector case
Arizona prosecutors are trying to get their hands on information relevant to their fake elector case from the special counsel's 2020 election investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2025Mesa Public Schools announces layoffs as enrollment, funding decline
Some Mesa Public Schools teachers won’t be back in the fall because of pending staffing cuts, Arizona’s largest public school district announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2025West Valley commuters should prepare for heavy traffic due to relocated NFL playoff game
The Arizona Cardinals don’t play again until next season, but West Valley commuters should be prepared for football traffic on Monday afternoon and evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2025Arizona Republican leader discusses approach to working with Democratic governor
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said both parties are entering the fresh legislative year with similar priorities. It's the solutions that differ.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2025Several Arizona Democrats get behind Laken Riley Act, a GOP immigration bill
Several Arizona Democrats have taken action to move the Laken Riley Act, a Republican immigration enforcement bill, closer to becoming law.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jan 13, 2025New analysis shows how independents helped Trump win swing states like Arizona
A new analysis of voting patterns found that independents in battleground states like Arizona helped turn the 2024 presidential election in Donald Trump's favor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2025Work resumes this weekend on Valley freeway projects after holiday break
Heads up, Valley drivers. Construction crews are getting back to work on metro Phoenix freeway projects after a holiday break.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2025Woman found dead at overnight double house fire in Phoenix
A woman was found dead by firefighters battling a double house fire early Friday in west Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2025Arizona congressional members sit down together for bipartisan breakfast
In a rare display of Grand Canyon State bipartisanship, Arizona congressional members from both parties sat down for breakfast together recently.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2025Person found dead inside burning house in west Phoenix
Firefighters found a person dead inside a burning house in west Phoenix on Thursday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2025Potential date revealed for Arizona’s first execution since 2022
Convicted killer Aaron Gunches could be put to death as soon as mid-March under a newly set timeline for Arizona’s first execution since 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2025Taser maker Axon cancels groundbreaking for new Scottsdale HQ, could move out of Arizona
Taser maker Axon canceled Friday’s groundbreaking for a new headquarters in Scottsdale and is considering moving its base out of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2025Drunk driver who fled scene after killing pedestrian in Chandler sentenced to prison
A drunk driver who fled the scene after killing a pedestrian in Chandler over a year ago was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2025Mayor Kate Gallego explains why she’s in Las Vegas representing Phoenix at tech show
Mayor Kate Gallego is looking for wins this week in Las Vegas, where she is touting Phoenix as a hotspot for innovative technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 20253 Arizona transportation projects, including new bridge over Salt River, get federal funding
Three Arizona transportation projects, including a new pedestrian bridge over the Salt River, were selected to receive more than $44 million in federal grants.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2025Cold front triggers wind advisory as metro Phoenix braces for blustery day
Hold onto your hats, because the Valley is in for a blustery day on Wednesday after a cold front moved into the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2025Phoenix Zoo takes issue with being ranked among worst zoos for elephants
Phoenix Zoo officials say a new list that ranks their venue as one of the nation’s worst facilities for elephants has “no merit.”