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 | Oct 24, 2024Thousands of East Valley homes gain access to top-rated high-speed internet service
AT&T Fiber is now available in parts of the East Valley, bringing an acclaimed high-speed internet option to thousands of suburban Phoenix homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2024Man pleads guilty to threatening officials in Colorado and Arizona, including Katie Hobbs
A Colorado man pleaded guilty Wednesday to threatening officials in his state and Arizona, including Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2024Project to remake busy west Phoenix intersection gets $146M in federal funding
The federal government is pitching in more than $146 million to remake a congested west Phoenix intersection, officials announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2024Teen arrested for allegedly plotting terrorist attack on Phoenix Pride festival
A teenager faces felony terrorism charges for allegedly plotting to bomb last weekend’s Phoenix Pride festival, authorities announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2024Arizona detention officer arrested after allegedly hitting a family member
An Arizona detention officer was arrested Tuesday night in connection with a domestic violence incident, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2024Tucker Carlson to interview Donald Trump at Arizona arena on Halloween night
Tucker Carlson will interview former President Donald Trump in Arizona on Halloween night to cap the conservative political commentator’s nationwide tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2024Record heat and triple-digit temperatures are back in Phoenix forecast
It’s nearly November, but sweater weather will have to wait. That's because record heat and triple-digit temperatures are back in the Phoenix forecast.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2024Scottsdale-based filmmaker’s award-winning documentary to screen in his hometown
“The Atomic Rocketeer,” an award-winning documentary, will screen in the hometown of its Scottsdale-based producer next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2024Shot in the dark: Phoenix facility hosting nighttime target shooting games
Shotgun enthusiasts can test their skills at night twice a month at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2024Crews finish rockfall mitigation work along switchbacks on highway north of Sedona
Crews have completed rockfall mitigation work more than a year after a rockslide crashed down on a twisting highway north of Sedona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2024Former President Donald Trump announces campaign rally at ASU arena in Tempe
Former President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally at a Tempe arena on Thursday afternoon, the Republican presidential candidate’s campaign announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2024Alabama man sentenced to prison for online threats against Arizona election workers
An Alabama man was sentenced to 2.5 years behind bars on Monday for making online threats toward Arizona election workers two years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2024Phoenix travelers getting new nonstop flight option for Mexico City
Aeromexico and Delta will launch daily service between Phoenix and Mexico City next year, the partner airlines announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2024Republican Arizona county official pleads guilty in election interference case
One of the two southern Arizona Republican officials charged in an election interference case has reached a plea deal, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 20242 Arizona Lottery players win big prizes over weekend, including $1M jackpot
The Arizona Lottery reported two lucrative wins over the weekend, including a $1 million jackpot in The Pick.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2024Shakira moves North American tour, including Phoenix show, back several months
Less than three weeks before Shakira was scheduled to perform in Phoenix, the Latin pop queen delayed her North American tour until next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2024Bipartisan duo appointed to lead Arizona MVD audit after voter registration system error
A current and former county recorder will lead a bipartisan MVD audit in the wake of an Arizona voter registration system error.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2024JD Vance returning to Arizona for pair of campaign events
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential candidate, is returning to Arizona next week for a pair of campaign events.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2024Experienced federal prosecutor assigned to oversee Election Day allegations in Arizona
An experienced federal prosecutor has been assigned to oversee the Department of Justice's Election Day operations in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2024Multiple freeway closures scheduled across metro Phoenix this weekend
Motorists should plan ahead for detours and delays due to multiple freeway closures across metro Phoenix this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2024Cold front moves into Valley, bringing early scattered showers, lower temperatures
Scattered rainfall dampened roads in parts of metro Phoenix on Friday morning as a cold front hit the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2024Divorce records for Ruben and Kate Gallego unsealed under court order
The divorce records for U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, who is running for Senate this year, and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego were unsealed Thursday per a court order.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2024Metro Phoenix to see its coolest weather in 6 months, possible rain
Metro Phoenix is about to see its coolest weather in six months, and there's rain the forecast, too.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2024Here’s what Phoenix leaders are saying about police behavior during arrest of Tyron McAlpin
City leaders are responding to allegations that Phoenix Police officers used excessive force while arresting Tyron McAlpin, who is deaf.