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 | Sep 6, 2023Jackpot prize in Arizona Lottery game claimed just before expiration date
A jackpot-winning Arizona Lottery ticket that was set to expire this week has been claimed, officials announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2023Get ready for another blast of record heat in Phoenix area this weekend
With temperatures rising again, Phoenix is expected to have new record for most 110-degree days in a year by the end of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2023Phoenix to open Housing Choice Voucher waitlist for first time since 2016
For the first time in seven years, Phoenix will open its Housing Choice Voucher, or Section 8, waitlist for a 15-day window in September.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2023Supt. Horne’s keys to solving Arizona teacher shortage: Pay, discipline, student achievement
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says there are three elements to solving the state’s ongoing teacher shortage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2023Metro Phoenix heat-associated death toll jumps to 133, up 44 in past week
Valley officials have confirmed 133 heat-associated deaths in 2023, a jump of 44 in the past week, according to data released Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2023How will Tropical Storm Harold affect metro Phoenix weather?
Metro Phoenix isn't expected to get much, if any, rain when the remnants of Tropical Storm Harold move through the region Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2023Heavy rain causes flooding at Grand Canyon gateway community
Heavy rainfall Tuesday caused flooding and evacuations at town near the Grand Canyon South Rim, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2023Republican lawmakers aim to shoot down Phoenix-to-Ukraine gun transfer
Republican state lawmakers are asking Arizona's attorney general to determine if the city of Phoenix is breaking the law by giving unclaimed guns to Ukraine.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2023Arizona gets nearly $1 million to support victims of sexual assault
Arizona is getting nearly $1 million in federal funding to support victims of sexual assault, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2023Kari Lake asks Arizona court to toss Stephen Richer’s defamation lawsuit
Kari Lake is asking the court to throw out Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer's defamation lawsuit against her.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2023ASU to debut coworking space at its Chandler Innovation Center
Arizona State University is set to debut a community coworking space in Chandler as part of the school’s partnership with the East Valley suburb.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2023Tropical Storm Hilary fizzles in Valley, but potential for rain lingers
While Tropical Storm Hilary didn’t make much of a mark on the Phoenix area over the weekend, the potential for rain hasn’t passed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2023Arizona’s Sinema, Kelly accuse Biden administration of misallocating border funds
Arizona's U.S. senators aren't happy about how the Biden administration is spending $800 million in funding earmarked for a new border support program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2023Laura Pastor drops out race for Arizona congressional seat once held by father
Phoenix City Councilwoman Laura Pastor withdrew from the race for the congressional seat once held by her late father, citing health issues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2023Weather experts disagree on how much Hurricane Hilary will impact Phoenix area
The unusually powerful Pacific storm moving north off Mexico's coast will probably bring rain to metro Phoenix this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2023Arizona’s historic Rail X Ranch, including private lake, for sale with price tag of nearly $30M
A historic, sprawling Arizona ranch with a private lake can be all yours if you can wrangle up about $30 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2023Doug Ducey: Donald Trump indictments ‘seen as prosecutors playing politics’
Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey wants Republicans to choose a presidential nominee who can “turn the page,” but he thinks the decision should be up to the voters, not prosecutors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2023Arizona AG issues privacy guidance for consumers seeking reproductive health care
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a consumer alert with guidance on how to avoid leaving a digital footprint while seeking reproductive health care.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2023Add it up: Violent Femmes join Arizona State Fair concert lineup
The Arizona State Fair added another popular performer to its new-look Coliseum Concert Series: folk-punk outfit the Violent Femmes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2023Valley could see widespread storms this weekend after bout of extreme heat
The thunderstorms that hit parts of metro Phoenix on Tuesday night might have been the start of an eventful stretch of local weather.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2023Kittens rescued from underneath car after hitching ride on Phoenix freeway
Two adorable kittens have a new home after hiding out underneath a car and taking a hairy ride on a Phoenix freeway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2023Madonna reschedules postponed Phoenix concert but cancels second date
Madonna announced a new date for her postponed Phoenix show, but the Material Girl also canceled a second Footprint Center date.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2023Country star Luke Combs to play back-to-back shows at State Farm Stadium
Country superstar Luke Combs will play two in the Valley next year, with a different setlist and opening lineup each night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2023Paradise Valley estate sells for $21M, up $7M from less than 2 years ago
A Paradise Valley estate recently sold for $21 million, a staggering 50% jump from when the property changed hands less than two years ago.