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 | Apr 18, 2021As voting fight moves westward, accusations of racism follow
Democrats are escalating their charges that the Republican push for tighter state voting laws is designed to make it hard for people of color to vote.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2021Spencer’s to open new headquarters, warehouse and store in Phoenix
TV and appliance chain Spencer's is building a new headquarters in Phoenix with plans to open in January 2022 at the corner of Loop 202 and 40th Street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2021Man found dead on South Mountain trail in Phoenix on Saturday
One man was pronounced dead after being found unconscious on South Mountain as rescue teams recovered the man's body at the Corona Trail.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2021Cindy McCain is open to role in Biden administration, speaks on Capitol riot
Cindy McCain says she would be open to a role in President Joe Biden's administation and that her husband would not have stood by during the Capitol riots.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2021Glendale breaks record for holiday food drive after parade canceled
The city of Glendale broke a record for monetary donations to the Hope for Hunger Food Bank this holiday season by accepting $35,000 from sponsors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2021Maricopa County discards over 500 COVID-19 vaccines through first month
Maricopa County Public Health said Tuesday some unused coronavirus vaccines have been thrown out but the action helps maintain quality.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2021Gov. Ducey joins CNN to discuss Arizona GOP, COVID-19 vaccine plan
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey appeared on CNN on Sunday discussing the outlook of the Republican Party and COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2021Rain and snow blanket Arizona providing much needed precipitation
Precipitation fell throughout Arizona on Sunday morning with rain and hail in the Valley and snow showers in Flagstaff and Payson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2021AZDHS says state passes 400,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
The Arizona Department of Health Services announced that more than 400,000 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered so far in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2021City of Phoenix to hold 4 meetings on proposed water rate increase
The city of Phoenix has scheduled four meetings to discuss a proposed water rate increase that will generate funds to improve water system infrastructure.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2021Arizona ranks middle of pack in identity theft, fraud metrics
Arizonans have experienced a fairly average caseload of identity theft and fraud compared to other states in the nation, according to a recent publication.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2020Phoenix among list of top 10 projected housing markets in 2021
Phoenix was listed as No. 6 among top projected housing markets in 2021 with an influx of retirees and millennials flocking to the state's capital.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2020New restaurant and entertainment concepts coming to CityScape Phoenix
Two new tenants are coming to CityScape Phoenix in 2021 to add to the list of downtown dining and entertainment options.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 27, 2020Arizona highways rank No. 23 in performance and cost-effectiveness
Arizona improved to No. 23 in the nation in a ranking on highway performance and cost-effectiveness, a six-spot improvement from 2019.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2020Phoenix ranks as 6th most financially distressed US city during COVID-19
Many have struggled to navigate the murky economic waters that the coronavirus has created, but very few have been impacted like the city of Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2020Bee the stingray returns to OdySea Aquarium following successful surgery
A first-of-its kind surgery on an injured stingray from the OdySea Aquarium was deemed successful by Animal Care and Conservation director, Dave Peranteau.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2020New restaurant sets opening date as growth spreads in downtown Phoenix
Blanco Cocina Cantina has set an opening date of Nov. 13 to become the first restaurant to open at Block 23 in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2020Phoenix dog owners among most sociable in America
In a survey of dog owners in 10 different U.S. cities, Phoenix came in second place for having the most sociable dog owners.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim transitions to day-use operations
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open for day-use operations beginning on Oct. 19, according to a release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 27, 2020Desert Ridge Marketplace to host classic movies outdoors on Sundays
Desert Ridge Marketplace is hosting classic movies outdoors for free every Sunday through the end of October beginning at 6 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2020Two Phoenix restaurants ranked among Top 25 best pizzas in nation
Arizona's pizza scene just received a nice ego boost after two Phoenix pizza restaurants were named to the Top 25 in America.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2020Hikers rescued from heat distress on Camelback, North Mountain
Rescue crews were dispatched throughout the Phoenix area for hikers in distress due to heat-related issues Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2020Interstate 10 reopened in west Phoenix following shots-fired call
Lanes were shutdown on Interstate 10 westbound near 75th Avenue early on Saturday morning due to a report of shots fired. It was reopened around 6 a.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2020Arizona to receive $31.3 million of $1.2 billion airport infrastructure grant
Four Arizona airports are set to receive funding from a $1.2 billion grant issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday morning.