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 | May 7, 2024Police in Surprise take bite out of crime with arrest in ‘Croc Bandit’ case
Police in Surprise took a bite out of crime Monday by making an arrest in what they are calling the “Croc Bandit” case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 20243 Arizona lottery players combined to win $70,000 in Powerball, Mega Millions
Three Arizona players combined to win $70,000 over the weekend in the nation’s two major multistate lottery games.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 202419-year-old arrested in connection with 2022 assault in Gilbert
A teenager was taken into custody last week in connection with a 2022 assault in Gilbert, authorities announced, the latest arrest in a string of East Valley youth violence cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024Arizona State University won’t tolerate disruptions at graduation ceremonies
Disruptions won't be tolerated at Arizona State University's spring 2024 graduation ceremonies, the school said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024Injured dog named Bright Eyes rescued from a Phoenix mountainside
An injured dog was saved from a Phoenix mountain last week and taken to an Arizona Humane Society hospital for treatment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024Roadwork to close significant stretches of 2 metro Phoenix freeways this weekend
Roadwork will close two significant stretches of the metro Phoenix freeway system this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2024Arizona Senate president says abortion issue ‘completely blown up’ by media, Democrats
The Republican leader of the Arizona Senate said he believes the abortion issue has been overblown by the media and Democrats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2024Arizona Senate passes bill to repeal near-total abortion ban, sends it to governor
A bill to repeal Arizona’s near-total abortion ban is a signature away from becoming law after the state Senate passed it on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2024Heat Relief Network aims to reduce heat-related deaths during metro Phoenix’s hottest months
The Heat Relief Network, an annual campaign to reduce heat-related deaths during metro Phoenix’s hottest months, is up and running for 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2024Arizona judicial review panel says 1 judge up for retention in 2024 doesn’t meet standards
The Arizona judicial review panel gave passing grades to all but one of the judges eligible for retention votes in the 2024 general election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2024First lady Jill Biden to be special guest speaker at Mesa Community College graduation
First lady Jill Biden will be the special guest speaker at Mesa Community College’s 2023-24 graduation ceremony.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2024Chandler mayor says city is exploring ways to address issue of youth violence
A day after a listening session on youth violence, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke said his East Valley suburb is exploring ways to address the issue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2024Will metro Phoenix see a repeat of last year’s brutal summer weather?
It's too soon to tell if Phoenix will see a repeat of 2023’s brutal summer, but the early weather outlook isn't promising.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2024Construction starts on final phase of a 3-building West Valley industrial development
Construction is underway on the final and largest phase of the three-building Level Crossing industrial development in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2024Eclectic pop phenom Billie Eilish stopping in metro Phoenix on upcoming world tour
Eclectic pop phenom Billie Eilish announced an ambitious world tour that includes a late fall stop in metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 20245 allies of Donald Trump officially named as co-conspirators in Arizona fake elector case
Five allies of Donald Trump were officially named Friday as co-conspirators in the Arizona fake elector case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2024Man sentenced to 27 years for killing stepfather in Gilbert after Christmas dinner
A man was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for killing his stepfather in a 2022 Christmas Day shooting in Gilbert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2024Valley drivers should watch out for 2 freeway closures, other restrictions this weekend
Metro Phoenix drivers need to be on the lookout for closures on Interstate 10 and the Loop 101 Price Freeway this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2024New study shows massive economic impact of Phoenix Airport System
The Phoenix Airport System, which consists of three travel hubs, created an economic impact of $44.3 billion in 2022, according to data released Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2024Arizona Republican who approved repeal of near-total abortion ban explains his vote
An Arizona Republican who voted to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban said he did so to combat an abortion rights ballot measure.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2024Reward in the case of missing Arizona woman Shayna Feinman increased to $10,000
The reward in the case of missing Arizona woman Shayna Feinman has been increased to $10,000, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2024Make-A-Wish getting replacement for inspirational statue stolen from Phoenix headquarters
Make-A-Wish is getting a replacement for the cherished statue that was stolen from the non-profit group’s Phoenix headquarters last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2024Court puts receiver in control of troubled Mesa assisted living facility
A third-party receiver was appointed to take control of Heritage Village, a Mesa assisted living facility accused of abuse and consumer fraud.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2024Arizona lottery player hits $11.9 million jackpot in The Pick drawing
An Arizona lottery player hit an $11.9 million jackpot in Monday’s The Pick drawing. The winning numbers were 2, 8, 28, 31, 32 and 41.