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 | Dec 3, 2013
Utility company’s gifts turn on the smiles of Phoenix kids
About 275 Phoenix schoolkids will have something under the tree come Christmas thanks to SRP.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2013
Authorities arrest 8, seize 100 pounds of marijuana in Phoenix
ight people were taken into custody Tuesday in connection with a suspected drug deal in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2013Think green: Christmas tree lots ready for browsing, buying
Christmas tree lots are setting up across the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 29, 2013
Dozens rally in support of Walmart workers on Black Friday
Dozens protested outside of a Tempe Walmart to demand better pay and benefits for Walmart workers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 26, 2013
Security expert warns of cybercrime ahead of holidays
Hackers have cracked into everything from baby monitors to home security systems, garage doors, even Internet-capable televisions trying to get ahold of personal information and they'll be at it during the holidays.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2013Gov. Chris Christie not shocked by low Congress approval
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took a moment away from a Friday meeting with Cindy McCain about sex trafficking to take a jab at both President Barack Obama and Congress.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2013NJ Gov. Christie brushes off talk of 2016 presidential race
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is in Phoenix for a GOP governors meeting.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2013
Snow time: Sunrise Park to open this weekend
Sunrise Park Resort has been making snow and will open in a limited capacity this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2013
Expert: Overweight truckers should be screened for sleep apnea
The FAA is now requiring overweight pilots and air traffic controllers to be checked for sleep apnea before they can be medically certified to work.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2013Thanksgiving family dinner going up in price
The cost of a holiday turkey dinner with all the trimmings is going up. In Arizona it's about $48.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2013Angel blames devil for breaking into Pinal County home
PHOENIX -- Convicted felon Angel Meza blamed the devil for setting him up on burglary charges in Arizona…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2013
Nation’s top Republican governors descending on Valley
A large group of Republican governors will attend a several-day conference at the Phoenician this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2013
Game and Fish simplifying, lowering cost of hunting licenses
There will be some big changes for Arizona outdoor lovers in 2014.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2013
Butterball turkey shortage could hit Valley food bank
A Valley food bank is concerned that a shortage of Butterball turkeys could impact its ability to meet Thanksgiving demand.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2013
Analyst: History indicates positive stock market outlook
When the stock market closes better than 20 percent in one year, it generally offers the promise of a following year in the black, an analyst said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2013Organization helps thousands of Native Americans in need in Arizona
Poverty is pervasive in the communities on 13 Arizona reservations served by National Relief Charities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2013Mayor: Tusayan will never recover from Grand Canyon shutdown
The mayor of the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon" said the town of Tusayan, Ariz. will never fully recover from the closure of the Grand Canyon National Park caused by the partial federal government shutdown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2013Phoenix business leader blames Arizona congressional group for loss of Lockheed
A Phoenix business leader blamed Arizona's congressional delegation for losing Lockheed Martin.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2013
Snow plow drivers await call to action in northern Arizona
The bulk of winter weather is on the way and Arizona road workers are ready for the challenge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2013
Nuclear plant to test warning sirens in West Valley
The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station and other agencies will test out 50 outdoor warning sirens in the far West Valley on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2013Economist: Sky Harbor could be left out in US Airways-American merger
A Valley economist is concerned that Phoenix Sky Harbor could be left in the cold after US Airways and American Airlines complete a merger.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 11, 2013
Tickets to Tempe New Year’s Eve Block Party go on sale
Tickets go on sale Monday for Tempe's New Year's Eve downtown block party.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2013New dam for Tempe Town Lake set for construction in 2014
The Tempe City Council has voted to pump another $24 million into a dam project at Town Lake.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2013
Prescott fire chief prepping for holidays without hotshots
The man known as the father of the Granite Mountain Hotshots said it's going to be tough knowing his hotshots won't be home for the holidays.