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 | Jan 31, 2014
Realtor: Canadian crash won’t hurt Valley housing market
A potential Canadian real estate bubble will not hurt the Valley's housing market, a local Realtor said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2014
Potential weekend snow welcome at Sunrise ski resort
Like Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff, Sunrise Park has been been able to stay open this winter thanks to snowmaking equipment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2014
Fans have no complaints about Phoenix Open’s new security
More than a half-million golf fans are expected at the Waste Management Phoenix Open at the TPC.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2014Arizona’s congressional delegation reacts to State of the Union
Arizona's congressional delegation had plenty to say about President Obama's State of the Union.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2014
Flagstaff closing in on record run of dry winter days
While much of the nation has suffered through brutally cold temperatures and heavy snow this month, Arizona is closing out a bone-dry January.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2014
Volunteers hit Valley streets for homeless count
Hundreds of volunteers fanned out across the Valley for about three hours Tuesday morning on foot and by car as part of a massive effort to count homeless people sleeping on the streets.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2014Phoenix political observers lay out expectations for State of the Union
Valley political analysts weigh in on Tuesday's State of the Union address.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2014
Fire takes out central Phoenix eatery
PHOENIX -- Fire gutted a restaurant in central Phoenix early Tuesday morning but no one was injured. Dozens…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2014
Arizona getting aggressive to relocate California businesses
Numerous California companies have come to Arizona and more are on the way.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2014Snowmaking equipment saving season for Snowbowl
Snowmaking equipment has saved the season for Arizona Snowbowl.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2014
Arizona border communities finally recovering from recession
When the recession hit Arizona a few year ago, it was only a matter of time before it reached the small border towns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2014Phoenix wants state funds for Mexico trade office
The city of Phoenix is ready to spend $150,000 each year to open a trade office in Mexico, but only if the state is willing to match that price.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 22, 2014
Talk is sheep: Carpet men visit Phoenix pitching eco-sense of wool
Wool production is dropping worldwide, but two New Zealanders are trying to push its comeback.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 22, 2014Former Border Patrol official expects Homeland visit to open eyes
The Secretary of Homeland Security's visit to the border will be eye-opening, said an ex-official.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 21, 2014
GoDaddy helping millions in Latin America get online
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based web domain provider GoDaddy is stepping up its footprint in Latin America by helping millions get their business online.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 20, 2014
Hundreds march in downtown Phoenix to honor MLK
The march in downtown Phoenix Monday morning that commemorated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. came just over 50 years since the march on Washington, D.C.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 20, 2014
Mesa honors MLK with new street sign, parade
Monday marks a landmark day for one intersection in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2014
Phoenix school’s mock car crash may save lives
Almost 2,000 Washington High School students had a life-changing experience watching a mock car crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2014Arizona forest to begin sign-ups for firefighters
Kaibab National Forest will start signing up firefighters Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2014Fewer Arizona homes going into foreclosure
Fewer homes in Arizona and across the nation are entering foreclosure.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2014
Phoenix hiking mecca Echo Canyon reopens
The Echo Canyon Trail at Camelback Mountain reopened at sunrise Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2014Arizona tourism promotion falling behind other states
Arizona is falling behind other states in promoting tourism, said an industry spokeswoman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2014
Strip-mall fire wakes up Phoenix neighborhood
PHOENIX -- A Phoenix strip mall was damaged by fire early Tuesday morning. Firefighters said the fire started…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2014
Open enrollment at suburban Phoenix school draws crowd
Sign-ups at an East Valley school had a Black Friday-type feel.