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 19, 2024Frontier Airlines announces 1st international destination from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Frontier Airlines will start flying from Phoenix to Los Cabos, Mexico, the discount carrier's first international destination out of Sky Harbor Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2024Acclaimed Phoenix Mexican restaurant Cocina Madrigal temporarily closed after fire
Cocina Madrigal, an acclaimed Phoenix Mexican restaurant, is closed temporarily after a fire broke out in the kitchen Sunday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2024Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes Arizona Starter Homes Act, which drew pushback from cities
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday vetoed a housing reform bill that would have prevented local governments from regulating home designs and lot sizes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2024Hold on tight, Electric Light Orchestra fans: Jeff Lynne’s ELO coming to Phoenix
Jeff Lynne’s ELO will perform in Arizona for the first -- and last -- time under that name when the band stops in Phoenix this fall during its final tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 202413-year-old girls take top 2 spots of 2024 Arizona Spelling Bee, qualify for national competition
A home-schooled eighth grader from northern Arizona and an East Valley seventh grader took the top two places in the state spelling bee over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2024Bruce Springsteen raising money for St. Mary’s Food Bank during Phoenix concert
Legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen will raise money for St. Mary's Food Bank when he returns to action in Phoenix this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2024Valley nail salon accused of discrimination by customer in wheelchair who wanted pedicure
A Valley nail salon reached a settlement with a woman who said she was denied service because she was confined to a wheelchair.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2024What you need to know about Smoke Show BBQ & Country Music Roundup in Gilbert
The KNIX Smoke Show BBQ & Country Music Roundup takes over Gilbert Regional Park on Saturday, with plenty of tasty tunes, food and beverages.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2024Roadwork continues near Phoenix airport and in east Mesa this weekend
Freeway improvement projects near the Phoenix airport and in east Mesa will create potential traffic issues for Valley drivers this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2024Light rain bathes much of metro Phoenix with possibility of thunderstorms, hail
After a smattering of rain fell Thursday night, more activity, with the possibility of thunderstorms and hail, is in the Phoenix weather forecast for Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2024Tempe firefighters help driver after he almost ran them over while they played pickleball
Some Tempe firefighters shifted from play to work mode after a car almost ran them over while they were playing pickleball outside their station.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2024Here’s how to save 40 cents per gallon at Arizona Circle K gas stations for a limited time
Customers can save 40 cents per gallon at participating Circle K gas stations in Arizona on Thursday, but the deal is only good for three hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2024Aircraft mechanic school opens near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance recently opened a new campus in a former call center near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2024President Joe Biden to visit Phoenix a week after clinching Democratic nomination
Fresh off clinching the Democratic nomination in his reelection bid, President Joe Biden will travel to Phoenix next week, the White House announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 20242 MCSO deputies reassigned after incident involving parents of Preston Lord murder suspect
Two Maricopa County deputies were reassigned after reportedly escorting the parents of a suspect in the Preston Lord murder case out of a courthouse without authorization last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2024Maricopa County shatters annual record with 645 heat-related deaths in 2023
The number of heat-related deaths in metro Phoenix soared by more than 50% in 2023, setting a new annual record.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2024Breaking Benjamin and Staind bringing co-headlining tour to Phoenix in October
Alternative hard rock bands Breaking Benjamin and Staind will stop in Phoenix when they hit the road together later this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2024System bringing cooler temperatures, possibility of rain to Phoenix area this week
A weather system is expected to bring cooler temperatures and the possibility of rain to the Phoenix area this week.
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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.