Position: Senior News Reporter. Started with KTAR July 4, 1999. Favorite spots in Arizona: Pinetop-Lakeside, Alpine, Greer. Have covered some of the biggest stories in Arizona including nine of the top 10 largest wildfires in state history. The Wallow Fire in 2011 became the largest fire in state history. Rodeo-Chediski Fire in June 2002, which is the second largest fire in Arizona. Covered the Yarnell Hill Tragedy in June 2013 that left 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots dead. Favorite movies: True Grit, both 1969 John Wayne classic and the remake with Jeff Bridges and Lonesome Dove. Sports Teams: Washington State University Cougars, Texas Longhorns, The University of Montana Grizzlies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2015Wet, cool weather to blow through Phoenix ahead of Halloween
Those little monsters and goblins may want to consider grabbing a sweater if they're going to be staying out late this Halloween.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2015Ghost towns: 3 metro Phoenix cities earn spots as best places for Halloween
Great fall weather and community safety in Arizona helped push three metro Phoenix cities into the top 25 best places for Halloween, according to a popular spending website.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2015Long on beauty: Nation’s tallest Christmas tree arrives in Phoenix area
The nation's tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree arrived at a shopping mall outside of Phoenix on Tuesday morning, and now awaits getting dressed up for the holidays.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2015Arizona State Fair opens with out-of-this world attraction, crazy foods
Think crazy foods of the deep-fried variety and deep space this year at the Arizona State Fair.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2015Report: Despite cheaper gas, 60 percent of Americans still cutting spending
About three in five Americans are still limiting their monthly spending despite a dip in gas prices, a financial website said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2015DPS officer who crashed into wrong-way driver would do it again to save lives
An Arizona Department of Public Safety officer who was injured using his patrol SUV to halt a wrong-way driver said he would do the same thing again.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 20153 pedestrians, homeless man shot with pellet gun in Phoenix
Police were investigating a string of apparently random shootings early Tuesday morning that injured at least four people.
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GENERAL NEWS | Oct 12, 2015Democratic presidential candidates ready to debate in Las Vegas
After two heated GOP presidential debates, it's the Democrats' turn in front of a nationwide audience.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2015Maricopa County parks department to lift annual fire ban
Visitors to Maricopa County parks will be able to use campfires, fire pits and charcoal grills again starting Friday when the annual fire ban is lifted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2015Thanks, nature! Arizona takes big step away from drought
Thanks to recent rain, Arizona is not experiencing extreme or exceptional drought for the first time in years, the National Weather Service said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2015Expert: Arizona gas prices could drop below $2 by 2016
As the year comes to a close and the holiday shopping season approaches, there could be good news awaiting consumers: Lower gas prices.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2015Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu to run for Congress
Two-term Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu will vie for the open 1st Congressional District next year, he announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2015Arizona Snowbowl targets Nov. 20 opening day
With more snowmaking equipment and a strong El Niño in the forecast, Arizona Snowbowl may be headed toward a terrific season and planned to open Nov. 20.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2015Monsoon winding down in, around Phoenix
The monsoon officially ends Wednesday and there was no rain in the forecast for several days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2015Big storm bypasses Phoenix area but drops some rain, more likely on way
A tropical depression that looked like it would hit the Valley with heavy rainfall failed to deliver but a little more rain is headed this way.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2015El Nino should drive wet winter for Arizona
The warming waters are fueling what is considered to be the third strongest El Nino recorded, according to the U.S. Climate Prediction Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2015Triple-digit weather likely to return to metro Phoenix for weekend
It's been cooling off in metro Phoenix, but triple-digit weather will be making a comeback this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2015Heads up: Food drive closes street in downtown Phoenix
A main street in downtown Phoenix was closed Thursday as a development and food bank joined forces to to feed 300,000 Arizonans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2015Survey: Donald Trump leads GOP candidates in Arizona ahead of second debate
If Arizona Republican voters were to head to the polls today, Donald Trump would likely be the candidate of choice, a survey showed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2015This way, champ: Phoenix renames street ahead of Mercury title defense
The Phoenix Mercury will begin their playoff defense of last year's championship this week at a new address.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2015Rep. Ruben Gallego: A game changer and difference maker in Arizona
KTAR News is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have influenced…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 20159/11 victims remembered at 12th Annual Healing Field in Tempe
TEMPE --About 3,000 American flags were put on display Thursday at Tempe Beach Park to honor the victims of…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2015Maricopa County’s 911 service celebrates 30th anniversary
It's been 30 years since Maricopa County flipped the switch on its 911 service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2015Phoenix VA Medical Center unveils new efficient high-tech device
The VA Medical Center in Phoenix is now home to the nation’s first device that combines MRI technology with nuclear imaging.