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 10, 2023Chandler lawmakers moving to update animal cruelty laws after high-profile case
In the aftermath of a high-profile dog abuse case, Chandler lawmakers are moving to update the East Valley suburb's animal cruelty laws.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2023State guardsmen, US reservists to be eligible for Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery burials
Members of the Arizona National Guard and U.S. military reservists will soon eligible for burial in Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2023Post Malone to perform on 16th hole of TPC Scottsdale in leadup to 2024 WM Phoenix Open
Post Malone is set to take the stage at TPC Scottsdale’s iconic 16th hole for the 2024 WM Phoenix Open Concert in the Coliseum.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2023New report says downtown Phoenix generated economic impact of $21.2B in 2022
Downtown Phoenix generated an “incredible” economic impact of $21.2 billion in 2022, according to a newly released report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2023Phoenix area settling into stretch of gloriously perfect weather
Following a searing summer and warmer-than-usual early fall, the Valley of the Sun is settling nicely into its gloriously perfect weather season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2023New owners plan to turn former Sears at Phoenix mall into Latino entertainment center
The owners of a Spanish-language Valley radio station unveiled plans to convert a shuttered Sears in west Phoenix into a Latino entertainment center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2023Phoenix officials celebrate passage of $500 million General Obligation Bond program
City officials were celebrating Wednesday after Phoenix voters approved a $500 million General Obligation Bond program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2023Expanded Innings Festival led by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hozier, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews
Tempe's Innings Festival is swinging for the fences in 2024, with a second weekend of shows and a heavy-hitting lineup.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2023Arizona House Democrat accused of harassment, custodial interference in ethics complaint
Arizona Democratic Rep. Leezah Sun faces an ethics complaint for allegedly harassing Tolleson employees and interfering with a custody case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2023Here’s what to know about Election Day for Maricopa County jurisdictional elections
Dozens of vote centers and drop boxes opened across metro Phoenix on Tuesday, Election Day for Maricopa County jurisdictional elections.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2023Here’s what you need to know about cutting Christmas trees in Arizona national forests
With Halloween in the rearview mirror, it’s a good time to start thinking about getting a real Christmas tree from one of Arizona's national forests.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2023Arizona Hot Spring in Mohave County closed because of high fecal bacteria levels
The Arizona Hot Spring section of Lake Mead National Recreation Area is closed until further notice because of high levels of fecal bacteria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2023New West Valley rental community has more than 200 homes with private backyards
Mark-Taylor Residential has opened another build-to-rent community in suburban Avondale, about 15 miles west of downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2023Phoenix renovating 27-story downtown tower to house new police headquarters
The Phoenix Police Department is getting a brand new headquarters as part of major renovation at a city-owned downtown tower.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2023As ‘Long Run’ of touring winds down, Eagles add 2nd Phoenix farewell concert in early 2024
The Eagles are saying goodbye to the road after more than 50 years of touring, but not without visiting Arizona for two more shows early next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2023Rep. Debbie Lesko endorses Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma in race to succeed her
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko has endorsed Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma in the crowded Republican primary to succeed her in Congress.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs takes action to address Bipartisan Elections Task Force concerns
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Thursday allocated $2.3 million in federal funding and issued three executive orders to address concerns about the state's elections.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2023Green Day coming to Phoenix before September 2024 ends with Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid
Green Day is stopping in Phoenix before September ends next year as part of a global stadium tour with some heavyweight support acts.
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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.