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 | Apr 5, 2024‘Ghost of John McCain’ comic musical gets thumbs down from Arizona political icon’s daughter
A new comic musical called “Ghost of John McCain” will debut in New York this summer, but the late Arizona political icon’s daughter isn’t happy about it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2024Arizona budget negotiations gain urgency as Legislature looks to wrap up session
Arizona lawmakers are turning their focus to behind-the-scenes work, including budget negotiations, as the legislative session winds down.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2024Waymo, Uber Eats announce partnership for driverless food delivery in metro Phoenix
Waymo and Uber are expanding their partnership in metro Phoenix to include a driverless food delivery program through Uber Eats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2024Phoenix-area temperatures expected to near 90 degrees Thursday, nosedive a day later
Phoenix-area temperatures are expected reach approach 90 degrees on Thursday before a cooling system moves in the next day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2024Metro Phoenix gas prices surge past $4 after single-day jump of 15 cents
Metro Phoenix gas prices surged by nearly 15 cents overnight to eclipse the $4 mark on Wednesday, according to AAA.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2024Arizona abortion rights initiative has enough signatures to qualify for ballot, backers say
Backers of an initiative to ensure Arizona abortion rights say they have collected enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2024Grants still available for Phoenix small businesses impacted by light rail construction
A grant program to help small businesses impacted by light rail construction in Phoenix is entering its fourth and final year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2024Powerball ticket from Phoenix convenience store wins $50,000 as jackpot climbs to $1.09 billion
A Powerball ticket purchased at a Phoenix convenience store won $50,000 in Monday night’s drawing, but the billion-dollar jackpot kept growing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2024Embattled University of Arizona President Robert Robbins won’t stay on past current contract
Embattled University of Arizona President Dr. Robert C. Robbins will step down at the end of his current contract -- or sooner if a successor is in place.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2024Real estate company to develop Nexus Commerce Center industrial park in Tempe
Real estate company Creation is moving forward with plans to develop the Nexus Commerce Center, a 16-acre industrial park in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2024Arizona Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva announces that he’s being treated for cancer
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva has been diagnosed with cancer, the southern Arizona Democrat announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2024Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego starts year with best fundraising quarter of his Senate run
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona announced Tuesday that he started 2024 with the best fundraising quarter of his Senate campaign.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2024Here’s how to get free scoops at new Gelato Cimmino dessert shop in Gilbert
Gelato Cimmino, a new downtown Gilbert dessert shop, will give away free scoops Friday as part of its grand opening celebration.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 20244 Arizona Powerball players combine to win $400,000 as jackpot reaches $1 billion
Four Arizona Powerball players combined to win $400,000 in Saturday’s drawing, as the multistate lottery game’s jackpot climbed to $1 billion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2024Phoenix school launching immersive classroom program with virtual reality technology
A Phoenix school is launching an innovative immersive classroom program that utilizes virtual reality technology.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2024Isolated showers, storms still possible in Phoenix area after widespread overnight rain
The spring storm that brought rare Easter Sunday rain to metro Phoenix continued to impact the region Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2024Gov. Katie Hobbs talks up Arizona’s economy in International State of the State speech
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her International State of the State address Thursday to representatives from more than 20 countries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2024Longtime downtown Phoenix restaurant Carly’s Bistro is closing in May
Carly's Bistro, a downtown Phoenix staple for nearly 20 years, recently announced that it is closing permanently on May 3.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2024Gilbert utility rates to start rising in April, with water and trash bills doubling by 2026
Gilbert utility customers can expect to see significantly higher water and trash bills starting with the April cycle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2024I-10 closure will delay traffic heading from west side toward central Phoenix this weekend
The only Valley freeway closure scheduled for this weekend will delay drivers heading from the west side to central Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2024Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus sets up big top for 26 shows over 11 days in West Valley
The Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus, which bills itself as the world’s oldest and largest traveling circus, is settling in for an 11-day run in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2024Phoenix-area lottery player wins $1 million in Powerball, 3 others in Arizona win $50,000
A Phoenix-area lottery player won $1 million in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, and three other Arizona tickets won $50,000.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2024Holiday rain: Strong weather system to hit Phoenix area over Easter weekend
With a potent cold front expected to bring high winds and widespread rain to the Phoenix area this weekend, the Easter bunny might want to hide those eggs indoors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2024Work starts on Buckeye Commons, a West Valley retail center anchored by existing Costco
Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Inc. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Buckeye Commons, a retail center on Verrado Way just south of Interstate 10.