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 | Mar 12, 2024Here’s how Arizona GOP lawmakers aim to avoid Hobbs’ veto stamp on some border legislation
Arizona Republicans are continuing to push border-related legislation after Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs rejected their first bill to address the issue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2024Five Finger Death Punch to hit Phoenix this summer, with Marilyn Manson, Slaughter To Prevail
Five Finger Death Punch is set to hit Phoenix this summer as part of a U.S. tour with Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2024Valley Youth Theatre producer revels in former pupil Emma Stone’s success
Emma Stone's road to Hollywood stardom -- and two Oscars for best actress -- started at Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 2024Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid to wrap up Slightly Dirty Summer Tour in Phoenix
Alt-reggae comrades Dirty Heads and Slightly Stoopid are teaming up in 2024 on the appropriately titled Slightly Dirty Summer Tour, which wraps up in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2024Valleywise Health replenishing mental health care capacity after staffing setback
Valleywise Health is working to replenish its mental health care capacity after cutting back because of staffing shortages in 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2024Phoenix pilot program allows e-scooter, e-bike and bicycle rentals 24 hours a day
Phoenix is expanding its Shared Micromobility Program on a trial basis, allowing e-bike, e-scooter and bicycle riders to rent and roll all night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 29, 2024West Valley mom accused of driving through park, injuring a child, while her kids were in truck
A woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly driving her pickup truck through a West Valley park and hitting a child after she thought her kids were being bullied.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 29, 2024Chemical supply chain company Rinchem opens custom-built hazmat warehouse in Surprise
Rinchem, a global chemical supply chain management company, expanded its Arizona presence by opening a custom-built hazmat warehouse in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 29, 2024Convicted killer sentenced to death in 2014 Glendale murder case
A defendant convicted of fatally shooting a 72-year-old man in Glendale 10 years ago has been sentenced to death.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2024Here’s the scoop: ADOT reveals results of name-a-snowplow contest
After tallying more than 9,500 votes, the Arizona Department of Transportation revealed three winners for its second name-a-snowplow contest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2024Arizona AG accuses landlords of illegally conspiring to raise rents in Phoenix, Tucson areas
Arizona's attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing multiple companies of illegally conspiring to fix rent prices in Phoenix and Tucson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2024Frontier Airlines adding nonstop service between Phoenix and Montana city
Discount carrier Frontier Airlines will launch new nonstop service between Phoenix and Montana this spring.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2024Valley business consultant says Macy’s plan to close 150 stores is long overdue
A Valley business consultant said she wasn’t surprised when Macy’s announced plans Tuesday to close 150 underperforming department stores over the next three years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2024West Valley assisted-living facility settles lawsuit over secrecy practices
A West Valley assisted-living facility has settled a lawsuit over secrecy clauses in its arbitration agreements, officials announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2024Rapper 21 Savage coming to Phoenix this spring on his ‘American Dream Tour’
Grammy Award-winning rap star 21 Savage is bringing his distinctive flow to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix this spring.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2024Violent crime suspect wanted for NYC murder indicted on 8 felony charges in Arizona
Violent crime suspect Raad Noah Almansoori was officially charged with eight felony offenses in Maricopa County, officials announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2024Planatome, a Phoenix-based surgical blade maker, plans to double size of workforce
Planatome, a Phoenix-based medical device company that makes advanced surgical blades, announced plans to double its workforce.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2024Rep. Debbie Lesko excited about her future in Arizona, frustrated with Washington politics
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko said she’s excited about the next chapter of her Arizona political career while expressing frustration about her tenure in Washington.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2024Mega Millions lottery tickets purchased in Scottsdale, Tucson win $50,000 each
Two Arizona Lottery players each won $50,000 in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing, officials announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2024Arizona joins federal lawsuit to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons
Arizona is part of a federal lawsuit filed Monday to block the controversial merger of Kroger and Albertsons, two of the nation’s largest grocers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2024Yelawolf, George Thorogood, Everclear round out Arizona Bike Week concert lineup
The concert schedule for Arizona Bike Week 2024 in Scottsdale is set, with Yelawolf, George Thorogood and Everclear joining the lineup.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2024Arizona had 103 fatal work injuries in 2022, a sharp increase from previous year
There were 103 fatal work injuries in Arizona in 2022, according newly released federal statistics, 54% more than a year earlier.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2024Arizona utility regulators approve rate hike for APS, the state’s largest electric company
APS customers will soon see higher bills after regulators approved a rate hike Thursday night for the state's largest electric utility company.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2024Attention shoppers: Junior League of Phoenix Rummage Sale returns to Arizona State Fairgrounds
The Junior League of Phoenix’s Annual Rummage Sale -- aka "Arizona's largest indoor garage sale" -- returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix on Saturday.