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 EDUCATION NEWS | May 7, 2026Police establish tip line for investigation into 2 former Peoria teachers, including Haley Beck
The Peoria Police Department established a tip line for its investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by two former teachers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2026Arizona flags lowered to honor funeral of retired Maj. Gen. Bill Van Dyke
Arizona flags are flying at half-staff Thursday to honor the funeral of a former state adjutant general.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 20261 person detained after 5-vehicle collision on US 60/Grand in Glendale
One person who tried to run away after a five-vehicle collision in Glendale on Thursday morning was detained.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2026Mega Millions ticket from West Valley gas station hits for $20,000
A Phoenix-area gas station sold a lottery ticket worth $20,000 in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2026Scottsdale police officer shoots suspect seen fleeing after earlier gunfire
A Scottsdale police officer shot and wounded a suspect while responding to reports of gunfire early Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2026East Valley dentist accused of failing to report child molestation allegations against assistant
An East Valley dentist allegedly failed to notify authorities after his assistant was accused of sexually abusing a young patient.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2026Arizona police looking into cyberbullying allegations related to Darrell Sheets’ death
Police are investigating allegations of cyberbullying related to the death of former “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets, who died by suicide in Arizona.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | May 5, 20261 Maricopa County supervisor opposes board’s motion for stay in election lawsuit
The legal battle over election control in Maricopa County splintered Monday with opposing court filings by members of the Board of Supervisors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2026Man who claimed self-defense sentenced to 20 years for Phoenix group home shooting
A man who claimed self-defense after fatally shooting a fellow resident at a Phoenix group home was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | May 4, 2026Phoenix can expect big weather shift this week after cool start
The week is expected to start with below-normal temperatures and possible storms and end with triple-digit highs, according to the latest Phoenix forecast.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2026Teenager sentenced for Islamic State-inspired plot to bomb Phoenix Pride festival
A teenager who plotted to bomb the Phoenix Pride festival in 2024 was sentenced to 1.75 years in prison on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2026East Valley man accused of harassing minor, posting explicit images of her online
An East Valley man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly harassing a minor and posting explicit images of her online.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | May 1, 2026Pakistani man pleads guilty in international human smuggling case after extradition to Arizona
A Pakistani man who was extradited from Mexico to Arizona last year pleaded guilty to leading an international human smuggling ring.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2026Washington fugitive wanted for child sex crimes arrested in Arizona
A fugitive wanted for child sex crimes in Washington was arrested in Arizona on Thursday, federal authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2026E-bike rider dies after collision near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
An e-bike rider died after a collision near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Republican budget ‘real close’ to something Hobbs would sign, Arizona Senate president says
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said the Republican budget proposal passed by the House includes some of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ requests.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Scottsdale convenience store sells Powerball ticket worth $1 million
A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was purchased at a north Scottsdale convenience store.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Scottsdale officer shoots woman who allegedly wielded gun inside police station
A Scottsdale officer shot and wounded a woman who pulled out a gun in a police station lobby Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Phoenix police sergeant takes legal action to protect job after being placed on leave
The Phoenix police sergeant accused of trying to incite conflict at a student protest while off-duty is taking legal action to protect his job.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Investigation underway after 2 injured in shooting in Glendale
An investigation is underway after two people were injured in a shooting in Glendale early Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 29, 2026Scottsdale restaurant offers Ultimate Night of Indulgence for $2,500 per couple
Anhelo, a high-end Scottsdale restaurant, is offering an exclusive dining experience dubbed The Ultimate Night of Indulgence for $2,500 per couple.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2026Police investigating after pickup truck crashes into Phoenix home
Police are investigating after a pickup truck crashed into a home in Phoenix on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 28, 2026Asian coastal cuisine concept Starfish Scottsdale set to open at McCormick Ranch
Starfish Scottsdale, a California-based Asian coastal cuisine concept, will accept limited reservations starting Friday before fully opening on May 5.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2026Driver seriously injured when pickup truck gets wedged under semi in Glendale
A pickup truck driver was seriously injured in an overnight collision with a semitruck in Glendale, authorities said.