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 1, 2022Papago Park in Phoenix introduces ADA-approved fishing dock
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department introduced a new fishing dock approved by guidelines set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Oct 1, 2022Construction begins on Alta Avondale residential units at The BLVD
Teams broke ground on a multi-family residential development called Alta Avondale, adding to one of its fastest-growing communities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2022
Arizona employees are quitting jobs at top 5 rate in US, per WalletHub
In Arizona, folks seem to be bypassing the rage of quiet quitting and skipping ahead to resigning from positions in the state workforce.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2022Rescue crews deploy drone to assist distressed hiker off trail in Scottsdale
A drone was heralded as a critical instrument used to rescue a distressed hiker in Scottsdale early on Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2022Construction to close ramp at Interstate 10 and State Route 85 in Buckeye
Repairs to on and off ramps connecting Interstate 10 and State Route 85 will cause a nearly three-week road closure in Buckeye.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 11, 2022US Merchants becomes latest business to acquire space in Glendale
Another commercial real estate development is taking shape in the Loop 303 corridor as U.S. Merchants acquired a new industrial facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2022Chandler Flex to provide alternative ride-share option to designated areas
Looking for new transportation options in the city of Chandler will get a little easier with the launch of Chandler Flex.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2022Mesa, Phoenix ranked among best-run US cities, per WalletHub
Mesa and Phoenix both made the top 35 in a list of best-run cities in the nation compiled in a recent study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2022The Rose Garden cocktail lounge coming to US Bank Center in Phoenix
A new cocktail lounge will be opening in downtown Phoenix in the US Bank Building at the corner of Monroe Street and First Avenue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2022Developer chosen for P83 project near Peoria Sports Complex
The city of Peoria announced a partnership with Common Bond Development Group to redevelop an area near the Peoria Sports Complex.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2022AZGFD helps release 3 black bears after rehab with Southwest Wildlife
The Arizona Game and Fish Department helped release three black bears into the wild after rehab at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2022Arbor office project in Tempe begins to line up pre-lease tenants
Tenants are lining up for what is being described as an experimental office project called Arbor located in downtown Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2022Brush fire causes back ups on Interstate 17 near Sunset Point rest area
A brush fire near the Sunset Point rest area on Interstate 17 caused officials to restrict traffic on the northbound lanes due to the smoke.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2022Real estate company acquires 140 acres near Luke Air Force Base
A real estate company completed the purchase of 140 acres of land near Luke Air Force Base for a new industrial project called Luke Field.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2022US 60 closed in both directions in Tempe due to flooding
A water main break in Tempe caused complete flooding on a stretch of U.S. 60, forcing road closures from Loop 101 to Rural Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2022
First Lady Jill Biden scheduled to visit Arizona as part of 3-day trip
First Lady Jill Biden will spend part of three days at various events, promoting President Joe Biden's agenda in Arizona, beginning Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2022
Cave Creek Museum to open Arizona Gold Mining Experience in March
The Cave Creek Museum will open the Arizona Gold Mining Experience event to the public on March 12 to explore mining in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2022Phoenix Fire Department crews assist two hikers on Camelback Mountain
Rescue teams had a busy day on Camelback Mountain, rescuing two hikers who needed assistance coming back down the Echo Canyon Trail.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2022I-17 southbound reopened at Deer Valley Road in Phoenix after crash
The Arizona Department of Transportation closed most of Interstate 17 southbound near Deer Valley Road due to a crash on Sunday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 27, 2021Airbnb names Phoenix family as top new hosts in Arizona
Owners of a Charming Coronado Casita with 123 ratings in its first year were named as the top new Airbnb hosts in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2021British Airways resumes flights from London to Phoenix after COVID hiatus
The City of Phoenix announced the resumption of British Airways flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor to London Heathrow Airport will begin on Aug. 31.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2021Valley reptile sanctuary to host crocodile feeding tours
The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary is hosting tours to watch crocodile feedings on select Saturdays in July and August.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2021Sprouts set to open store in Phoenix to replace Glendale location
Healthy grocer Sprouts Farmer's Market is set to open a store to replace an old store on July 21 in Phoenix, the company announced on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2021New military and veteran success center opens in Surprise
A new resource center for veterans is open in Surprise, providing services that include a full-time AmeriCorp member and part-time Be Connected navigator.