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 | Oct 23, 2023Arizona gas prices expected to fall below $4 on average by next week
Gas prices have been falling faster in Arizona than almost anywhere else in the United States, and they could dip below $4 by next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2023Halloween treat: Metro Phoenix temperatures dipping to seasonal levels
The Phoenix area is finally getting fall-like temperatures, a full month after the season of pumpkin spice officially arrived.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2023Glendale police say property room water leak didn’t compromise any cases
Police in Glendale are confident no cases were affected by a water leak that damaged the department's property room earlier this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2023Mesa man sentenced to 24 years in prison in child sexual abuse material case
A Mesa man was sentenced last week to 24 years in federal prison after an undercover child sexual abuse material investigation, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2023Maricopa County ties record for heat-associated deaths; many still cases under investigation
Maricopa County will set a new annual record for heat-associated deaths in 2023, officials announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2023Tool adds 2nd Phoenix date after Footprint Center show sells out
Tool, the revered prog-metal outfit fronted by Arizona resident and wine mogul Maynard James Keenan, is heading back to Phoenix. Twice.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2023Diamondbacks fans, colors roll through downtown Phoenix for afternoon playoff game
A wave of Diamondbacks colors is rolling through downtown Phoenix with the team hosting the Phillies in the NLCS on Thursday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2023Arizona residents can now use Google Wallet for driver’s license or state ID card
Arizona residents can now store digital versions of their driver’s license or state ID card in Google Wallet.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2023Arizona Republican Abe Hamadeh enters race to replace US Rep. Debbie Lesko
After U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko said she won’t seek reelection, former Arizona attorney general candidate Abe Hamadeh jumped into the race to replace her.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2023Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona posts shaky fundraising totals for possible reelection bid
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, the Arizona independent who still hasn’t committed to a reelection run, turned in shaky fundraising totals for the last quarter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2023Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona wants to divert Iranian assets to Israel after Hamas attacks
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona introduced a bill this week to support Israel by diverting assets confiscated from Iran.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2023Watch for street closures in Tempe for this weekend’s Four Peaks Oktoberfest
Officials are encouraging people heading to Tempe's Four Peaks Oktoberfest this weekend to use mass transit to avoid street closures and parking hassles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2023Man accused of shooting at occupied vehicle from Phoenix light rail platform
A man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly shooting at an occupied vehicle from a light rail platform near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2023Phoenix probably isn’t done with 100-degree temperatures in 2023
The calendar may have turned to fall three weeks ago, but Phoenix isn't done flirting with 100-degree temperatures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2023Powerball ticket sold in Phoenix wins $2M during historic drawing
A West Valley Powerball player won a pretty sweet consolation prize during Wednesday night’s near-record drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2023Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone discusses reasons he’s leaving office early
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said Thursday that a combination of things led to his decision to leave office early.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2023Hobbs, Republicans spar over Arizona voucher math as ESA enrollment surpasses projections
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs repeated warnings about the cost of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, prompting pushback from state Republican leaders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2023Simon’s Hot Dogs closing Scottsdale restaurant, but not shutting down for good
Simon’s Hot Dogs, a favorite spot for vegans and meat eaters alike, will soon close its doors in Old Town Scottsdale and search for a new home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2023Canadian start-up Lynx Air set to debut Phoenix-Toronto service
Canadian start-up airline Lynx Air will debut a second nonstop destination from Phoenix this week: Toronto.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2023Valley Jewish community, law enforcement on alert after attacks by Hamas on Israel
The Valley Jewish community and law enforcement agencies are on alert in the wake of the recent attacks by Hamas on Israel.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2023Arizona deputy shows improvement after suffering serious injuries in fall off bridge
The Arizona deputy who was seriously injured when he fell off a bridge last month is making significant improvements.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2023Here’s why some Maricopa County voters will see ballots in their mailbox soon
Registered voters in six Maricopa County cities, including Phoenix, and nearly two dozen school districts can expect to see ballots in their mailbox soon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2023Fry’s planning to open at least 4 new grocery stores in Arizona in 2024
Fry’s Food Stores is planning to open at least four new supermarkets in Arizona in 2024, the grocer announced last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2023Mother of Phoenix officer’s alleged shooter sentenced in gun case
A woman was sentenced to 10 months in prison for illegally buying a gun for her son, the man accused of shooting a Phoenix police officer.