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 | Jan 16, 2024Health experts warn Arizona residents about invisible threat of radon gas
Health experts are warning Arizona residents about the invisible threat of radon gas, a naturally occurring substance known to cause lung cancer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2024Crust Restaurant Group to open new Simply Italian in Mesa, add lounge in Scottsdale
The Valley's Crust Restaurant Group is planning to expand this year with new ventures in Mesa and Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2024Expect traffic hassles around downtown Tempe for running events, Mill Avenue festival
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona running series and 2nd Sundays on Mill outdoor market will block streets in and around Tempe this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2024Phoenix area in for a warmup after starting year with below-normal temperatures
After enduring a stretch of colder-than-normal weather to start the year, the Valley is in for a warming trend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2024Phoenix Police Department pushes DOJ on resolution method for civil rights investigation
The Phoenix Police Department is pushing for a resolution to a long-running Department of Justice investigation into alleged civil rights violations that doesn't involve cumbersome federal oversight.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2024Théa Mediterranean Rooftop set to open atop new Global Ambassador hotel in Phoenix
The Global Ambassador’s crowning dining experience, Théa Mediterranean Rooftop, will make its debut six weeks after the rest of Sam Fox’s first hotel project opened in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2024White Castle to open its first West Valley hamburger restaurant
Five years after White Castle entered the Arizona market, the beloved hamburger shop is planning to open its first West Valley location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2024Another blast of cold air to hit metro Phoenix this week, but relief is in sight
Valley residents should brace for another blast of chilly air this week before temperatures return to normal for this time of year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2024Tempe working with developers to revitalize historic Danelle Plaza shopping center
Tempe officials are working with developers to revitalize the historic Danelle Plaza shopping center, home of the iconic Yucca Tap Room.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2024Here’s how much Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake raised last quarter in Arizona’s Senate race
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego outraised Kari Lake by over $1 million during the Republican's first quarter as a candidate in Arizona's 2024 U.S. Senate race.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2024Waymo to start testing rider-only vehicles on Phoenix-area freeways
Metro Phoenix motorists could soon see autonomous vehicles with nobody in the driver’s seat traveling on area freeways, Waymo announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2024Metallica announces marching band competition winners, but Valley high school falls short
A Valley marching band didn’t win ‘em all, but “The Memory Remains” of reaching the finals of Metallica’s “For Whom the Band Tolls!” competition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2024Metro Phoenix eviction filings surged to near-record level last year
A near-record number of eviction filings were recorded in metro Phoenix in 2023, authorities said, up more than 15,000 from the previous year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2024Grand Canyon University, already fined $37.7M, faces new federal inquiry
Another front has opened in the battle between the federal government and Phoenix-based Grand Canyon University.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2024Winter storm set to hit Arizona with rain, snow, cold temperatures
A winter storm is expected to drop temperatures and possibly bring rain to the Valley and snow to Arizona's high country.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2024Cox agrees to pay $13M to settle Arizona lawsuit over deceptive cable fees
Cox Communications reached a $13 million settlement with the state of Arizona over deceptive cable fees, but it won't be much of a windfall for customers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2024Lottery ticket from East Valley gas station wins $500K as Arizona’s 2024 hot streak continues
Arizona's latest big lottery win came in the form of a Powerball ticket worth $500,000 sold in Apache Junction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2024Lukeville Port of Entry on Arizona-Mexico border reopens after monthlong closure
After a controversial closure and heavy pushback from Arizona officials, the Lukeville Port of Entry reopened Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2024New West Valley pickleball venue to celebrate grand opening with charity tournament
A new West Valley pickleball venue is hosting a charity tournament later this month as part of its grand opening celebration.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2024Grand Canyon National Park officials warn about dangers of rodent poison after bobcat death
Officials are reminding the public that rodent poison is banned at Grand Canyon National Park after a bobcat was found dead in the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2024Phoenix slides into 2024 with bouts of rain, near-freezing temperatures in forecast
After one of the hottest and driest years on record, Phoenix is in for a cold and wet start to 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2023Sec. Adrian Fontes explains why Donald Trump remains eligible for Arizona ballot
There's no current legal reason for Arizona to keep Donald Trump off its ballot in 2024, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2023Gas prices spike overnight by more than 10 cents in parts of Arizona, including Valley
Many Arizona motorists received an unpleasant surprise at the pump Friday, as gas prices jumped overnight by more than a dime in some regions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2023Phoenix-area weather ‘looking pretty good’ for New Year’s weekend
Valley revelers should be able to ring in the new year without worrying too much about the weather, according to forecasters.