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 | Oct 26, 2025Shooting in Glendale leaves a 24-year-old man dead
A man was shot and killed in Glendale on Sunday morning near the intersection of 64th Avenue and Bethany Home Road.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 25, 2025Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda to step down in January
Arizona Republican Chair Gina Swoboda announced that she will step down from her position in January to focus on her congressional campaign.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 25, 2025Pinyon Mediterranean-inspired restaurant from team behind Buck & Rider opening in Scottsdale
A new restaurant celebrating coastal Mediterranean cuisine called Pinyon will open on Wednesday in Old Town Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Oct 24, 2025Emphasizing veterans: The Cascalote provides affordable housing for seniors in Glendale
A 148-unit affordable housing community designed specifically for seniors celebrated its grand opening in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2025Arizona AG Mayes joins multistate push for answers on SNAP benefits
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined 22 other state attorneys general in a letter requesting more answers on the future of SNAP benefits.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 19, 2025New barbecue concept Golden Oak Barbecue and Taproom to open in downtown Phoenix
A new option for barbecue lovers is coming to downtown Phoenix with Golden Oak Barbecue and Taproom opening on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2025Tempe providing resources for disaster victims after devastating microburst
The city of Tempe is encouraging victims of the disastrous microburst that severely damaged homes and businesses to hold on to receipts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2025Arizona senators join letter from colleagues to EPA administrator Zeldin to restore Solar for All program
Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego were part of a letter with 30 other U.S. senators, arguing for the restoration of the Solar for All program.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Oct 15, 2025Arizona Legislature issues audit for Tolleson Union High School District
A special audit request for Tolleson Union High school District was approved by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee of the Arizona State Senate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2025Lost dog and stranded hiker rescued from Shadow Mountain in Phoenix
A dog was reunited with its owner after technical rescue teams found him with a stranded hiker on Shadow Mountain.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 14, 2025Tempe mayor to declare state of emergency after microburst, says residents are ‘traumatized’
Tempe Mayor Corey Woods is planning to sign a state of emergency for his city on Wednesday, following a devastating microburst on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2025Luxury apartment complex in Phoenix’s CityNorth now accepting pre-lease applications
The Azur luxury apartment community is starting to take pre-lease applications for 348 new apartments being built near Desert Ridge Marketplace.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 13, 2025Sheriff Jerry Sheridan says improvements to Valleywise Health are needed through Prop 409
Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan says improvements that would be funded through the passage of Prop 409 are needed to help fight crime.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2025US 60 eastbound reopens in Mesa following crash
Eastbound US 60 at Gilbert Road in Mesa reopened on Friday night following a crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2025Loop 101 and 202 traffic in Tempe, Mesa and Scottsdale to be analyzed in new study
The Maricopa County Association of Governments is asking for public input on lessening the bottlenecks on Loop 101 and Loop 202 where the two highways intersect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2025Small plane crash at Deer Valley Airport leaves plane flipped upside down
The FAA is investigating a plane crash at Deer Valley Airport on Friday afternoon, the Phoenix Fire Department said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2025Grants fund Falcon Field Airport reconstruction projects
Falcon Field Airport, a Mesa airport that opened in 1941, is adding a new taxiway and runway to the northeast side of the airfield.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2025Possible road-rage shooting leaves man injured off Interstate 10 in Phoenix
Police are investigating a shooting that stemmed from an argument at a red light on Saturday evening.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 4, 2025Costco, 2 hotels confirmed occupants for mixed-use development near TSMC
The planned development next to TSMC in north Phoenix is starting to take shape with new agreements in place for a Costco store and new hotels.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Oct 4, 2025North Scottsdale home sells for $14 million, sets neighborhood record
A home in the north Scottsdale neighborhood of Desert Mountain sold for $14 million, breaking a record for the most expensive home in the area.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Oct 3, 2025Phoenix teachers, principal dig deep into their own pockets to ensure students don’t go hungry
Inflation and funding are taking a toll on Arizona schools, forcing one charter school to provide meals for students out of their teacher's pockets.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Oct 3, 2025Teacher returns to profession after COVID-19 shortage, wins $2,500 award from Bruce & Gaydos
A social studies teacher at Palo Verde Middle School in central Phoenix is this month's winner of the Pay Tribute to a Teacher award.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2025Scottsdale Fire Department to host open house to showcase new fire station
A new fire station in Scottsdale is open, serving the northern portion of the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2025Grand Canyon National Park generates more than $900 million to local economy in 2024
A new report shows 4.9 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park helped generate $905 million to the local economy in 2024.