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 | Jul 25, 2024Arizona correctional sergeant accused of sexually abusing co-worker in prison gym
An Arizona correctional sergeant was indicted for allegedly sexually abusing a co-worker at a West Valley prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2024Kenny Chesney’s Phoenix show pushed back a day by thunderstorms
Kenny Chesney's long-awaited Phoenix concert was delayed by a day after thunderstorm created dangerous conditions Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2024JD Vance to make 1st Arizona appearance as Donald Trump’s running mate next week
Republican Sen. JD Vance will hold his first Arizona rally as Donald Trump’s running mate in the West Valley next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2024Another suspect arrested in connection with 3 bodies found after Phoenix apartment fire
A second suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection with three bodies found in the aftermath of a Phoenix apartment fire last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2024Arizona expert explains why Mark Kelly would be strong running mate for Kamala Harris
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona would be an ideal running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential run, according to a Valley political expert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2024Arizona’s full slate of Democratic delegates pledges to support Kamala Harris
The Arizona Democratic Party's full slate of delegates formally pledged to support Kamala Harris’ presidential bid on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2024ADOT’s popular Safety Message Contest is underway for 2024
ADOT is once again asking citizens to put their word skills on display as part of the agency’s annual Safety Message Contest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2024Arizona primary voters running out of time to return early ballots by mail
With one week left until the Arizona primary, voters should get their early ballots in the mail as soon as possible to ensure they are counted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2024Another Loop 101 ramp in Scottsdale to close as part of freeway widening project
Scottsdale drivers should be on the lookout for a new freeway ramp closure that starts early Tuesday, transportation officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2024Former Arizona governor joins panel investigating attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Former Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano will serve on a panel investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2024Does Arizona US Sen. Mark Kelly have chance to be running mate for Kamala Harris?
With Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly on track to move to the top of the Democratic ticket, could Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly be her running mate?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2024Arizona Sec. Adrian Fontes explains how Joe Biden’s withdrawal affects state elections
How will Joe Biden's withdrawal affect Arizona elections? "We'll be OK with that," Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2024Picklemall exec opens up about abrupt closing of 16-court facility in Tempe
Less than a year after opening in the Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe, a pickleball concept is closing its doors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 20243 out-of-town hikers rescued from Camelback Mountain during excessive heat
Three out-of-town hikers were rescued from Camelback Mountain on Friday after succumbing to the extreme Phoenix heat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2024Here’s what metro Phoenix drivers need to know about freeway closures this weekend
Drivers should be prepared for multiple freeway restrictions across metro Phoenix this weekend, including three full closures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2024Excessive heat warning issued for metro Phoenix as temperatures rise
With temperatures on the rise, authorities have issued an excessive heat warning for metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2024Arizona Republican Jeff Flake reportedly stepping down as US ambassador to Turkey
Jeff Flake, a former U.S. senator from Arizona, reportedly is stepping down from his role as ambassador to Turkey after three years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2024Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly mentioned as option to replace President Joe Biden on ticket
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona has entered the conversation about a potential replacement for President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2024Kari Lake says her ‘great name ID’ is helpful for fundraising in Arizona US Senate race
Arizona Republican Kari Lake said the fact that she's become so well known has been a boon to her U.S. Senate fundraising efforts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2024Arizonans to speak at Republican National Convention for 3rd consecutive day
Arizona will be represented at the Republican National Convention for the third consecutive day when two residents of the battleground state share their stories Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2024Arizona GOP congressional hopeful Blake Masters calls for ‘millions and millions’ of deportations
Arizona Republican Blake Masters congressional candidate is calling for “millions and millions” of deportations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2024Arizona US Senate hopeful Kari Lake to speak on 2nd day of Republican National Convention
Arizona U.S. Senate hopeful Kari Lake is scheduled to speak Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2024Arizona judge rejects bid to keep Secure the Border Act off November ballot
An Arizona judge last week rejected an effort to keep the "Secure the Border Act" off the 2024 general election ballot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2024Arizona Democrat demands answers from Secret Service after assassination attempt
Rep. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat, wrote a letter to the Secret Service director seeking answers about the Donald Trump assassination attempt.