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 | Apr 23, 2014
High temperatures bringing out hungry, thirsty wild animals
Spring is here and the wildlife is coming out looking for food and water.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2014
Dry, windy storm ups Arizona’s fire danger
A huge swath of Arizona will be at critical fire danger levels Tuesday as a dry, windy storm rolls through.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2014
Arizona’s fire resources in good shape for now
Arizona's resources are in good shape to meet fire challenges, but that could change.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2014
Phoenix runners to step up for virtual Boston Marathon
More than two dozen runners from the Phoenix area will "race" virtually for charity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2014Posse member wounded in robbery to return next spring
It has been a tough road for the wife of Maricopa County Sheriff's Posse member Phillip Grigg since he was shot on New Year's Eve while trying to help Phoenix Police Officer Scott Sefranka, who was also shot and survived.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2014Grand Canyon park waives entrance fee for celebration weekend
In honor of National Park Week and Earth Day, Grand Canyon park is waiving entrance fee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2014
Piece of Arizona’s Wild West history auctioned off
A gun believed to have been used in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral is up for auction in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2014
Phoenix food bank egg-static over donation
Thanks to a generous donation, a Valley food bank won't have to hunt for eggs for Easter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2014
Repaving to close part of Arizona highway 89A
One of Arizona's most scenic roadways in the state highway system will get a bit of makeover.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2014
2 go to hospital after wrong-way driver accident on I-10
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Two women were hospitalized in serious condition after one of them drove the wrong way…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2014
Arizona roads through White Mountains reopened
Some of the prettiest drives in Arizona have been reopened to the public.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2014
Phoenix man caught with meth at port
A Phoenix man was arrested with over 22 pounds of methamphetamine after an alleged smuggling attempt Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2014
Sun Devil Stadium renovation begins in downtown Tempe
The $225 million makeover of Sun Devil Stadium at Arizona State University officially got underway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2014
Arizona utility says it’s in shape to keep power going during wildfire season
PHOENIX -- Utility company APS said it is well-positioned to keep the Valley's air-conditioners running during the summer…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2014
IRS issuing last call for 2010 tax returns
Almost 24,000 Arizona residents are missing out on $17.5 million in tax refunds because they didn't file federal income-tax returns for 2010.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2014Saguaros blossoming ahead of schedule
A wet fall and warm winter and spring has Arizona saguaros blooming about two weeks ahead of usual at Saguaro National Park west of Tucson and other locations around the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2014Arizona officials turn to residents to aid fire-season efforts
Flagstaff residents will get a one-hour crash course on spotting wildfire activity Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2014Specialist: No impending close to Valley allergy season
The Valley's allergy specialists have been busy for the past few months and the sneezing and stuffiness will continue for awhile, a specialist said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2014Pedal off the metal: Arizona agency urges safer driving through road work zones
PHOENIX -- National Work Zone Awareness Week is a reminder to drivers to slow down when approaching roadway…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2014Early-morning hikers hit the Arizona trails to beat the heat
Hikers have been hitting the trails early to beat the heat, but they still need to take precautions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2014Sky Train marks year of service, 3.5M riders
Sky Harbor marked the one-year anniversary Monday of Sky Train.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2014
2 escape burning Phoenix-area apartment
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Two people escaped uninjured from a second-story apartment fire Monday morning in Tempe. The fire…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2014
Arizona students filling up on free breakfast before AIMS test
Third-through-eighth grade students taking the AIMS test are getting free breakfast at McDonald's.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2014Renewable energy to power Suns’ arena for game
Orange is the dominant color of the Phoenix Suns, but on Sunday, they're going green.