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 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 12, 2024Drivers should watch for freeway closures in north Phoenix and East Valley this weekend
Motorists should be on the lookout for two metro Phoenix freeway closures this weekend, transportation officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2024Arizona Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton calls on Joe Biden to exit presidential race
Rep. Greg Stanton on Thursday became the second Arizona Democratic congressman to call for President Joe Biden to exit the presidential race.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2024Former child star best known for ‘ALF’ found dead in car in Peoria
Benji Gregory, the former child actor best known for his role on the hit '80s sitcom “ALF,” died in Peoria last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Arizona Democratic congressman provides update on his battle with cancer
Three months after revealing that he has cancer, U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona announced he is a step closer to returning to Capitol Hill.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Gov. Katie Hobbs says President Joe Biden ‘has a lot to do’ to assure Arizonans about age
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Wednesday that President Joe Biden “has a lot to do” when it comes to concerns about his age.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Make Elections Fair initiative would improve Arizona candidate quality, supporter says
One of the people behind a ballot initiative to overhaul the Arizona primary system said the proposal would improve candidate quality and provide better outcomes for voters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 202450-year-old Texas man is 3rd hiker to die at Grand Canyon National Park in recent weeks
A 50-year-old Texas man died Sunday while hiking out of the Grand Canyon, the third recent hiker death at the popular tourist attraction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Here are the 3 Arizona voter initiatives that met signature deadline for 2024 election
The organizers for three Arizona voter initiatives submitted enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot before last week’s deadline.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2024Suspect in elections center theft accused of stealing from Phoenix Art Museum
The man accused of stealing from the Maricopa County elections center and state Senate building also is suspected in a Phoenix Art Museum theft.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2024Excessive heat warning issued in metro Phoenix for Fourth of July holiday weekend
The metro Phoenix Fourth of July weather forecast calls for soaring temperatures, prompting an excessive heat warning for the holiday weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2024Arizona abortion rights advocates submit twice as many signatures as needed for ballot initiative
Arizona Abortion Access Act supporters submitted more than double the amount of signatures needed to get the measure on the ballot Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2024Metro Phoenix freeways free of construction closures over long Fourth of July weekend
Fourth of July weekend travelers don't have to worry about closures on metro Phoenix freeways, but don't rule out unexpected delays.