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 | Sep 29, 2023Buckeye celebrates groundbreaking of 444-unit residential community near downtown
Buckeye celebrated the groundbreaking of a 444-unit residential community near downtown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2023Weekend closure on northbound Interstate 17 reopened early
The Interstate 17 freeway closure between Thunderbird and Pinnacle Peak roads that was scheduled until 5 a.m. Monday reopened early Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2023Japanese restaurant in Phoenix ranks among top ramen spots in US by Yelp
A Japanese restaurant tucked away in the Moon Valley Towne Center in Phoenix was ranked among the top 25 spots in the United States by Yelp.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2023Grand Avenue reopens 15 hours after fire at Glendale recycling yard
An eruption of smoke and flames in Glendale on Saturday afternoon caused the closure of Grand Avenue between 59th and 67th avenues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2023SRP manages record-setting electricity demand during July heat wave
Salt River Project delivered a 3-day peak of electricity output in megawatts from July 18-20, eclipsing 8,000 megawatts in each of the three days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2023Phoenix police release critical incident video of man who died in custody
The Phoenix Police Department released new details on an incident that resulted in the death of a man in police custody on July 20.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2023ZenCity to feature 90 stackable residential units in downtown Mesa
ZenCity will consist of two six-story towers of stackable residential units near the corner of Main and Center streets in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2023Arizona climbing the ranks of states with highest credit card debt
Arizonans are relying on their credit cards more often, according to a study by WalletHub.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2023Phoenix restaurant owner calls the Zone cleanup in his area ‘wonderful’
The area around Joe Faillace's Old Station Sub Shop was cleared in the latest block-by-block effort to clean up the Zone homeless encampment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2023
Peoria among US cities with highest increase in Q1 credit card debt
Residents in Peoria were busy racking up some hefty credit card bills in the first quarter of 2023, according to a report by WalletHub.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2023Early morning fire at mulch facility sets Phoenix ablaze
A voluminous cloud of smoke could be seen over south Phoenix Sunday morning due to a mulch fire near 27th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2023
Mayorkas, Sinema discuss immigration policy as Title 42 nears end
Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas joined "Face the Nation" to discuss the immigration crisis ahead of Thursday when enforcement of Title 42 ends.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2023Edwards opens new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Chandler
Edwards celebrated the grand opening of a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Chandler on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2023
Phoenix Water Services exploring water usage rate changes, excise tax
Changes to water usage rates and a Stormwater Excise Tax in Phoenix will be presented to the community in a series of public meetings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2023Rattlesnake activity increasing as temperatures begin to rise in the Valley
As the weather in Arizona begins to heat up, rattlesnakes are beginning to poke their heads out of their snake holes in search of food.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2023Builders break ground on Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Mesa
Work began on a 12-acre site near Ellsworth Road and Peterson Avenue called the Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2023Wellness-based development breaks ground on apartments in Mesa
A new 345-unit multifamily development with a focus on individual wellness broke ground in Mesa on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2023Hazmat responds to 100-gallon fuel spill, closes intersection in Phoenix
Firefighters and hazardous materials teams were called to a gas station in Phoenix to contain a fuel spill from a tanker that hit a wall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issues executive order to form 12-person prison oversight commission
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed her sixth Executive Order on Wednesday to establish an Independent Prison Oversight Commission.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2023Police investigating discovery of human remains in Buckeye
Police officers were investigating an area in west Buckeye where an off-roader discovered human remains in the desert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2022Phoenix ranks as 10th most sinful city in US, per WalletHub
A couple of Arizona cities made appearances as some of the most sinful places in the country with Phoenix coming in at No. 10 overall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2022
Scottsdale and Gilbert natives among top holiday spenders, per WalletHub
With Black Friday around the corner, folks in the Valley might be wondering how much is an appropriate amount to spend on holiday shopping.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2022Phoenix seeking volunteers for income tax assistance program
The city of Phoenix is looking for volunteers to help low and limited income people file their tax returns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2022Phoenix gas prices expected to fall and stay under June record highs
Gas prices in metro Phoenix have creeped up to $5.02 per gallon as of Friday, per AAA, but are expected to see a decline over the coming weeks.