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 | Dec 28, 2023Endangered Species Act has been protecting Arizona animals, plants for 50 years
The Endangered Species Act has made a significant impact on Arizona wildlife since the landmark law was enacted 50 years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2023SRP to close portions of 2 canals in west Phoenix, Glendale for maintenance work
Stretches of two canals in west Phoenix and Glendale will be closed and drained for maintenance work starting next month, according to Salt River Project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2023Eclectic Paradise Valley estate with million-dollar closet listed for $20M
A Paradise Valley estate known for its eclectic interior design, million-dollar closet and award-winning garden was listed with a $20 million price tag.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2023Phoenix provides update on those relocated when Zone homeless encampment was cleared
Phoenix officials provided an update about the status of people who had to move when The Zone homeless encampment was cleared.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2023Green Party qualifies for upcoming primary and general elections in Arizona
The Arizona Green Party submitted enough signatures in time to qualify for next year's primary and general elections.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2023‘Potent weather system’ to dump rain across metro Phoenix on Friday
It’s going to be a no-doubt dousing on Friday, according to the National Weather Service, which puts the chance for rain throughout the day at 100%.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2023Arizona adds Samsung Wallet app on Galaxy devices to digital ID card program
Arizona has again expanded its digital identification program, this time to include the Samsung Wallet app on Galaxy devices.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2023Arizona state Rep. Athena Salman stepping down to focus on abortion rights
Democratic state Rep. Athena Salman announced Wednesday that she is resigning from the Arizona Legislature to focus on protecting abortion rights.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2023Phoenix area gets preview of big rain to come later in week
The Valley woke up Wednesday to a mini-preview of what’s expected to be wettest storm in months later this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2023Valley man indicted for third alleged cryptocurrency investment scheme
The charges continue to pile up against a Valley man accused of bilking millions of dollars from investors through cryptocurrency investment schemes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2023Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone discusses new job outside of law enforcement
Paul Penzone is going to work for Blue Cross Blue Shield after he ends a seven-year run leading the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2023Developers unveil $18.5M Nova luxury estate at Silver Sky Paradise Valley community
A residential developer debuted a new multimillion-dollar estate called Nova to be built in the Silver Sky Paradise Valley luxury community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2023Here’s why Arizona National Guard sent to border by Gov. Katie Hobbs will be limited
Arizona National Guard members deployed to the border by Gov. Katie Hobbs will be more limited in their authority than if they’d been sent under federal orders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2023Arizona Senate Republicans release majority plan for 2024 legislative session
Arizona Senate Republicans released their 2024 plan as they look ahead to their second legislative session with a Democrat as governor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2023Round1 Bowling & Arcade/Spo-cha entertainment center set to open at Glendale mall
Round1 Bowling & Arcade/Spo-cha is opening its first metro Phoenix entertainment center at a West Valley mall on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2023Phoenix-area weekend forecast calls for temperatures approaching 80, sunny skies
It’s shaping up to be a weekend of glorious winter weather in the Phoenix area, with mostly sunny skies and unseasonably warm temperatures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2023Waymo robotaxis start driving to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport terminals during off-peak hours
Waymo One robotaxis have started curbside service at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s terminals from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2023Arizona Republicans unveil plan they say can keep Valley gas prices from spiking
Arizona Republican lawmakers unveiled a plan Wednesday they say can provide relief at the pump by easing gas price volatility in metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2023Here’s why Lukeville port closure impacts businesses on both sides of border
Visitors from Mexico spend millions, if not billions, of dollars a year in Arizona, so it’s no surprise that businesses north of the border are worried about the closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2023Agricultural tech company AGCO opens ASU-affiliated acceleration center in Scottsdale
AGCO opened an acceleration center in Scottsdale aimed at attracting talent to the agricultural technology industry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2023Arizona trending toward average gas price below $3 per gallon, expert says
Gas prices continue to drop across Arizona, following the national trend, and could fall below $3 a gallon in the near future, a fuel industry expert said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2023Sens. Kelly, Sinema join Gov. Hobbs in pushing president to reopen Lukeville, repay Arizona
Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema sent President Joe Biden a letter in support of border-related requests made by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2023Valley marching band reaches finals of Metallica’s ‘For Whom the Band Tolls!’ competition
Scottsdale's Desert Mountain High School was selected as a finalist in Metallica's "For Whom the Band Tolls!" marching band contest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 20239 Republicans, 7 Democrats qualify for Arizona’s 2024 Presidential Preference Election ballot
Sixteen candidates -- nine Republicans and seven Democrats -- qualified to appear on the ballot for Arizona's 2024 Presidential Preference Election.