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 | Aug 4, 20251-year-old in extremely critical condition after being found in backyard pool
A one-year-old child was pulled from a backyard pool and taken to a nearby hospital in extremely critical condition.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 2, 2025Chandler middle school teacher honored by Bruce and Gaydos with $2,500 award
Kelly Nelson, a Chandler special education teacher, is the winner of KTAR News 92.3 FM's Pay Tribute to a Teacher award for August.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 20252 brothers indicted in organized retail theft scheme targeting Home Depot stores
Two men in their 20's were indicted for their roles in an organized theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores throughout the county.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2025Inmates and animals thriving through MCSO’s MASH unit
The Maricopa County Sherriff's Department's MASH unit helps rehabilitate abused animals with the goal of transitioning inmates back into society.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2025Mexican national could face death penalty for attempted carjacking resulting in death
A 42-year-old Mexican national was indicted on five counts by a federal grand jury for a fatal botched carjacking in Tucson.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jul 29, 2025Arizona Chef’s Week kicks off in August, inspired by Arizona Restaurant Week
Arizona culinary experts will be showcasing their skill in the first ever Arizona Chef's Week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2025SWAT team assists Buckeye Police in detaining 1 man after hourslong standoff
SWAT team helped arrest a man in Buckeye on Monday night near Miller and Southern Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2025Man allegedly shot and killed by his 85-year-old father-in-law in north Phoenix
A domestic dispute left a 60-year-old man dead after he was allegedly shot and killed by his 85-year-old father-in-law on Friday around 7:41 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2025Valley realtor completes 7 Summits challenge hiking the tallest mountain in each continent
A decade-long journey to complete the 7 Summits challenge was accomplished last week by Arizona-based realtor Clayton Wolfe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2025Phoenix tourism sees increase fueled by international visitors
Tourism in the city of Phoenix saw another annual boost with 20.8 million visitors in 2024 with those visitors spending about $5 billion last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2025Hikers rescued from Camelback Mountain, helicopter required in rescue
Two hikers were taken to the hospital for symptoms related to heat exhaustion after being rescued from Camelback Mountain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2025Hit-and-run crash leaves motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries in Glendale
A motorcyclist is suffering from life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run crash in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2025Onions used to conceal meth in massive Chandler drug bust
Chandler Police discovered nearly 400 pounds of meth hidden in bags full of onions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2025Commercial fire forces ladder crews to roof of building in Phoenix
A commercial fire required firefighters to take to the roof of a building in Phoenix on Friday night.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 21, 2025The Spa at Camelback Inn announces $24 million renovation set to debut in 2026
The Spa at Camelback Inn, one of Arizona's largest spa destinations, announced a $24 million renovation project expected to be complete in January.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jul 20, 2025DEPWAH restaurant and lounge coming to Scottsdale
DEPWAH, a Vietnamese-French fusion, fine dining concept is scheduled to open in Scottsdale this winter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2025Arizona remains a top state for first-time home buyers
The percentage of first-time home buyers is shrinking but Arizona remains a top state for those dipping into the real estate market for the first time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2025House fire in Surprise intentionally set by juvenile, police say
A juvenile in Surprise was arrested on Saturday night for allegedly setting their house on fire.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 19, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs takes helicopter tour of Grand Canyon fires, gets incident briefing
Governor Katie Hobbs took a helicopter tour to survey damages from the Dragon Bravo Fire and the White Sage Fire, both burning near the Grand Canyon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2025Roundabout opens near Crismon High School in Queen Creek
A new roundabout opens in Queen Creek near Crismon High School that connects a collector street between Riggs and Cloud roads.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2024Woman arrested for throwing red substance at VP Kamala Harris’ motorcade
A woman was arrested for throwing a red liquid at police officers who were part of Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade during her stop in Phoenix on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2024Cyber attack on health insurance provider could prevent Arizonans from getting prescriptions
A cyber attack against Change Healthcare has prevented some patients from being able to fill prescriptions at local pharmacies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2024National Forest Foundation and SRP agree to 5-year forest restoration agreement
The National Forest Foundation and SRP agreed to a five-year partnership to reduce wildfire risk and protect watershed basins in the Tonto National Forest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 20248 Arizona pizza parlors ranked in nation’s top 100
Eight Arizona pizza parlors were ranked among the top 100 in the nation with four located in the Valley and four located in the high country.