About
Tom Kuebel is a web content editor for ArizonaSports.com and KTAR.com and has been heard on KTAR 92.3 FM as a traffic reporter. He moved to the Valley in 2017 from the Chicago suburbs after starting his career covering mostly high school sports in Illinois. He’s worked a variety of jobs in media since arriving in the Valley. He was a domain expert and caption writer for Dataminr and a digital content producer for Fox 10 Phoenix. He frequently hikes Piestewa Peak and enjoys spending time with his cat.
Expertise
Breaking news
Writing
Copy editing
Traffic reporting
Education
University of Iowa – Major: History
College of DuPage – Major: General Studies
North Central College – Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast
Communications, Minor: History
Social media profiles
X: @tomkuebelaz
IG: @grandpakeebs
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2019Mesa Police Association hosts ‘frank discussion’ on Chief Batista vote
The Mesa Police Association held a public forum on Friday focused on answering public questions about the 95% no-confidence vote on Chief Ramon Batista.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2019Arizona ITT students obtain $4 million in debt relief through settlement
A multi-state lawsuit against Student CU Connect CUSO resulted in nearly $4 million in debt relief for students in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Here are some top Valley spots to celebrate National Cheese Day
For National Cheese Day, and with some help from Yelp, we've compiled a list of the 10 best places to grab a cheese plate in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2019Arizona stores are increasingly failing undercover tobacco inspections
Fighting for years to curtail the use of tobacco by minors, the Arizona Attorney General's office is seeing an uptick thanks to e-cigarettes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Arizona hosts Free Fishing Day for National Fishing and Boating Week
Fishing in Arizona waters will be free of charge for one day on Saturday in celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Steel recycling plant in Mesa opens 63,000-square-foot addition
A steel company, Commercial Metals Company, is opening its doors to a new 63,000-square-foot addition to its facility in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2019Scottsdale slips from No. 1 to No. 2 in the country for summer jobs
Scottsdale was ranked as the No. 2 city in the country in a study to find the best places for summer jobs. Last year the Valley city ranked No. 1.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | May 29, 2019Hospital grades decline in Arizona as state rankings improve
PHOENIX -- The percentage of highly-graded hospitals in Arizona went down from the fall of 2018, but Arizona's rank nationally improved in a new study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2019Visitors spent nearly $3.7 million at Casa Grande Ruins, down from 2017
Visitors spent less money at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in 2018 for the second consecutive year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2019Phoenix tops all US cities in net migration of seniors
The Phoenix metro area was recognized as a runaway winner in a new study of top retirement destinations for seniors based on net migration.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2019Mesa High School student wins Congressional Art Competition
Yennifer Macias of Mesa High School was chosen as the winner of a Congressional Art Competition for her photograph, which will hang at the U.S. Capitol.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2019Sen. McSally explains proposed military sexual assault legislation
Senator Martha McSally appeared on the ABC television show This Week to discuss her proposed legislation to change how the military handles sexual assault.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 20196 Valley companies represented in 2019 Fortune 500 list
Six Valley-based companies are listed in the 2019 Fortune 500 list, including two companies that rank in the top 200 in terms of revenue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2019MCCCD and Amazon Web Services partner for new program
Maricopa Community Colleges have teamed up with Amazon Web Services to offer students a program to pursue cloud computing in the tech industry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2019Phoenix housing costs and stagnant income keeping millennials at home
As the economy continues to make strides, millenials still seem reluctant to move out of their parent's house.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2019VooDoo Daddy’s Steam Kitchen bringing cajun flavor to Tempe
A cajun-themed restaurant concept called VooDoo Daddy's Steam Kitchen by national restaurateur Ron Lynch is opening in Tempe on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2019Blink-182 and Lil Wayne schedule Phoenix tour date in August
A musical crossover tour featuring rock band Blink-182 and rapper Lil Wayne will be stopping in Phoenix this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2019Kurt and Brenda Warner’s Treasure House adds new service dog
Former Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda's project Treasure House has a new tenant, a five-year-old Labrador Retriever named Murphy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2019Prescott Hotshots working toward containment of Tritle Fire
The Tritle Fire just south of Prescott covered nearly three acres as firefighters worked toward containment on Sunday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2019WalletHub: Gambling addiction is not much of a problem in the Valley
Gambling addiction has not been much of a problem at all for the state of Arizona, according to a recent study published by WalletHub.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2019Scottsdale cabbie arrested on DNA evidence from 2016 sex assault case
Abbas Shemisawi was arrested on Tuesday after a crime lab matched Shemisawi's DNA to a profile found in the victim's dress and underwear.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2019Easter egg hunt in Peoria on Saturday to benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank
Residents in the West Valley who want to participate in traditional Easter activities while giving back to their community can do so this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2019Grand Canyon National Park offering free entrance Saturday
Grand Canyon National Park will be offering free admission on Saturday to celebrate Earth Day and kick off National Park Week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2019Expect long delays on highway west of Phoenix for next 3 weeks
U.S. 60 between the towns of Wenden and Aguila will be restricted to one lane for all traffic as flaggers will direct drivers through the stretch of road.