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 | Nov 2, 2023Scottsdale’s ‘Castle on the Hill’ estate back on market with $24.5M asking price
Two years after selling for more than $21 million, Scottsdale’s “Castle on the Hill” estate is back on the market with an even bigger price tag.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2023Arizona Republican Trent Franks running for Congress again, 6 years after surrogacy scandal
Former Arizona Congressman Trent Franks aims to reclaim the U.S. House seat he resigned from amid scandal six years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2023GCU president confounded by record federal fine, ‘not really hopeful’ about appeal
Grand Canyon University’s president said he is “hopeful” but “not really hopeful” about the appeals process after the Education Department announced a $37.7 million fine.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2023Phoenix Zoo Roars & Pours happy hour this week features ZooLights preview
The final Phoenix Zoo Roars & Pours happy hour of the year, which includes a sneak peek at the upcoming ZooLights display, is set for Thursday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2023Arizona GOP lawmakers Ben Toma, Anthony Kern set sights on West Valley congressional seat
Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma and state Sen. Anthony Kern have set their sights on U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko’s West Valley congressional seat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2023Grand Canyon University faces $37.7M fine for alleged deception about costs
Grand Canyon University is facing a $37.7 million fine for allegedly misleading graduate students about costs for several years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2023With 1 week left to vote, here’s what to know about Maricopa County jurisdictional elections
Tuesday is the recommended deadline for putting completed ballots in the mail for next week's Maricopa County jurisdictional elections.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2023With D-backs, Suns in action, downtown Phoenix traffic will be downright scary on Halloween
Downtown Phoenix traffic will be no treat Tuesday, with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns playing at the same time on Halloween.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2023New Kids on the Block coming to Phoenix to relive ‘Magic Summer’
New Kids on the Block are conjuring up their past magic with a 40-plus-city tour that comes through Phoenix next summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2023Boom! Old sticks of dynamite found in side of Arizona cliff, detonated safely
Multiple old sticks of dynamite were safely detonated last week after being found on the side of a cliff in northern Arizona, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2023Arizona teen found safe in Alaska in case eerily reminiscent of ‘Doomsday Mom’ saga
A missing Gilbert teenager was found safe in Alaska last week and his mother and uncle were arrested in a case eerily reminiscent of the “Doomsday Mom” saga.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2023Blood services provider Vitalant celebrates new Scottsdale office, 80th anniversary
Vitalant, a national blood services provider, had a double celebration this week for its new headquarters in Scottsdale and 80th anniversary.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2023Blake Masters says he shifted 2024 focus from Senate to House after talking to Trump, Lake
Arizona Republican Blake Masters said Friday he talked to Donald Trump and Kari Lake before shifting his 2024 political aspirations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2023Suspected ‘incel’ accused of threatening mass shooting at University of Arizona
A Tucson man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting at the University of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2023Arizona AG Kris Mayes to propose red flag law to protect schools from gun violence
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she will propose a red flag law to keep guns out of the hands of people who are mentally ill and pose a danger to schools.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2023Cleanup of Phoenix’s Zone homeless encampment nears completion as deadline looms
Cleanup of the downtown Phoenix homeless encampment known as The Zone is nearly complete just over a week before a court-imposed deadline.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2023Arizona Republican Blake Masters jumps into race to replace US Rep. Debbie Lesko
Republican Blake Masters is throwing his hat into the ring for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. Debbie Lesko of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2023ADOT picking up pieces after contractor stops gathering trash on East Valley freeways
Motorists might be seeing more trash than usual on East Valley freeways, but the problem should be cleaned up soon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 25, 2023With Diamondbacks in World Series, Arizona lawmaker wants to extend alcohol sales
Republican Rep. Matt Gress sent Gov. Katie Hobbs a letter Wednesday asking the Democrat to extend alcohol sales until 3 a.m. during the World Series.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 25, 2023Diamondbacks bring World Series payoff to Arizona economy between Super Bowl, Final Four
The Diamondbacks are giving the Valley economy an unexpected championship-caliber boost between the Super Bowl and Men’s Final Four.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 25, 2023Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport food service workers go on strike during contract dispute
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport food service workers seeking better pay and working conditions walked out on strike Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2023Man connected to Alicia Navarro case arrested on child sexual abuse charges
A man connected to the case of a missing Arizona teenager who turned up in Montana in July was arrested on child sexual abuse charges related to images on his cellphone.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2023The Global Ambassador hotel in Phoenix finally has an opening date
The Global Ambassador, Valley restaurant mogul Sam Fox’s long-awaited foray into the high-end hotel business, finally has an opening date.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2023Affordable housing developer debuts 1 Valley project, starts another
Dominium, a national affordable housing developer, is celebrating one new Valley apartment project this week and breaking ground on another.