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 | 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2024NYC can have murder suspect after he’s tried in Arizona, Maricopa County attorney says
New York City authorities can get their hands on a man wanted for murder there after he’s been prosecuted for crimes in Arizona, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2024New Arizona Senate poll: Ruben Gallego up big over Kari Lake in race for Kyrsten Sinema’s seat
A new poll on Arizona's U.S. Senate race is good news for Ruben Gallego, bad news for Kari Lake and worse news for Kyrsten Sinema.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2024Maricopa County’s top prosecutor at odds with Manhattan DA over violent crime suspect
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is accusing metro Phoenix’s top prosecutor of “playing political games” with a high-profile violent crime suspect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2024Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport debuts new terminal in time for spring travel season
After 18 months of construction, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport’s terminal expansion project is complete in time for the spring travel season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2024APS, Arizona’s largest electric utility, wants to raise residential rates by about 11%
APS, Arizona’s largest electric utility company, is seeking a rate hike that would increase residential bills by an average of 11%.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2024Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix debuts new atrial fibrillation treatment
Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix is now treating atrial fibrillation with a new device that reduces the risk of complications.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2024Here’s what Kari Lake said about abortion, Ukraine, border, more in wide-ranging interview
Arizona U.S. Senate hopeful Kari Lake discussed her views on abortion, the war in Ukraine, border security and more in a wide-ranging radio interview Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2024Waymo issues software recall for robotaxi fleet after 2 minor collisions in Phoenix
Waymo issued a voluntary recall for the software on its entire fleet of robotaxis after a pair of minor collisions in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 202480 degrees? Phoenix could reach mark over Presidents Day weekend
The Valley could soon see 80 degrees for the first time this year as temperatures warm up through a tranquil and sunny holiday weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2024Arizona Sec. Adrian Fontes blames thwarted election crisis on ‘rumors,’ ‘conspiracy theories’
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes thinks lawmakers addressed the wrong issue when they revised the state’s election calendar.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2024Senate hopeful Kari Lake says she aims to unite Arizona GOP after getting key endorsement
Kari Lake said Wednesday a new endorsement from the U.S. Senate Republican fundraising arm is a sign that she can unite the party in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2024Second consecutive wet winter is a big win for Valley’s water supply
Arizona’s second consecutive wet winter is big win for the Valley’s water supply, as SRP reservoirs near capacity.