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 10, 2014
Local agencies teach parents how to keep kids safe in cars
Two Arizona agencies explain the importance of properly installed child-safety seats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2014Phoenix gets company as Salt Lake City also ends veterans’ homelessness
Phoenix and Salt Lake City achieved their goal to end chronic homelessness among military veterans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2014Phoenix unveils two downtown solar arrays
Solar power panels atop two downtown Phoenix parking garages were unveiled Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2014Arizona consultant: Rep. Barber will need Giffords to keep seat
A Valley political expert believes Gabrielle Giffords' influence will affect a fall election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2014
Law enforcement group pushes for ‘Blue Alert’ in Arizona
Arizona law enforcement is pushing to implement the Blue Alert system to help bring anyone who shoots an officer to justice.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2014Swine flu makes return to Arizona
The swine flu is making the rounds again and 95 percent of Arizona's flu cases have been H1N1.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2014New Arizona license plate benefits teachers
Arizona drivers are now able to donate money to schools when they get a new license plate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2013
Fiesta Bowl schools stock up on goodwill by helping food bank
PHOENIX -- Cheerleaders from the Fiesta Bowl teams put in some overtime, spending part of Tuesday filling hundreds…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2013
Arizona cities ready to usher in 2014 with own traditions
Two Arizona cities will drop a giant playing card and a pine cone to bring in the new year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2013
Bartender offers hangover tips ahead of holiday parties
'Tis the season for carols, holiday parties and people drinking way too much.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2013Group: Teens picking real marijuana over synthetic
Fewer teens are using synthetic marijuana but more may be choosing real marijuana, a drug prevention group said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2013Phoenix officers play Santa’s helpers at Valley facility
Dozens of Phoenix police officers became Santa's helpers on Wednesday at Hacienda Healthcare in south Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2013Arizona freeway tree’s decorators remain anonymous but clearly joyful
A juniper tree along Interstate 17 north of Phoenix gets decorated for Christmas by persons unknown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2013
Valley ER doctor questions effectiveness of hand sanitizers, soaps
A Valley doctor said the Food and Drug Administration is right to ask for proof that antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers actually prevent people getting sick.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2013Arizonans’ car insurance jumps 44 percent after claims
PHOENIX -- A new report showed that Arizonans who filed a car-insurance claim watched their premiums rise the…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2013
Army vet launches flag sale program
If you've ever wanted to own a piece of Yavapai County, here's your chance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2013
Carjacking suspect jumps off freeway in Tempe, survives
Tempe Police said a carjacking and robbery suspect may not survive after he jumped off a bridge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2013
Activist: Congress failed on gun violence after Newtown
One year after President Barack Obama pledged "meaningful action" on gun violence following the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., a Valley activist said Congress has failed to act.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2013Families of fallen Arizona soldiers to unite in Texas
Dozens of Arizona children and spouses fallen U.S. military members will spend the next five days in Texas courtesy of the American Airlines Kids in Need program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2013Suburban Phoenix brewery plans to expand beyond Arizona
San Tan Brewery is getting ready to share a taste of its suds beyond the Arizona state lines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 11, 2013Phoenix marketers give New York subway riders free Wi-Fi
The tourism group Visit Phoenix is sponsoring free Wi-Fi in the New York City subway system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 10, 2013Tips to avoid danger in online classified deal exchanges
PHOENIX -- Shoppers are looking for a red-hot deal online and police are concerned that Craigslist thefts could…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2013
Economist: Arizona can expect slight uptick in 2014
Arizona is still a few years away from a full economic recovery, but the state should see a small uptick next year, an Arizona State University professor said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2013
Oh snap! Canadian cold front en route to Arizona
An usually warm past few days will be coming to an end on Thursday morning, due to a big Canadian cold front.