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 | Sep 12, 2013
Monsoon’s last gasps may have come and gone
The monsoon doesn't officially end until Sept. 30 but it may have had its final act.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2013
Nation short on heavy airtankers with no easy fix
While wildfires become more dangerous and larger with each passing year, the nation's fleet of heavy firefighting air tankers has dropped from 44 to only 11.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2013
Northern Arizona food bank pulling double-duty
There are many families in northern Arizona who are living without plumbing and electricity and the Northern Arizona Food Bank is stepping up to keep them warm.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2013Phoenix’s Sept. 11 ceremony touches heart of ex-NYC firefighter
Honor guards and bagpipes were part of a touching Sept. 11 remembrance service at Phoenix City Hall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2013
Arizona businessman: Syria issue could derail immigration reform
Syria will take center stage this week when Congress returns to the nation's capital.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2013
Poll: Arizona ranks high as place to live, and not live
A Harris interactive poll reported that Arizona ranks high on the list of places where people want to live and don't want to live.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2013
Valley Syrian worried U.S. could open Pandora’s box
A Valley woman who moved from Syria said she strongly opposes the United States military taking action in her homeland.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2013McCain meets resistance from Phoenix crowd over Syria plans
About 100 people in Phoenix told Sen. John McCain that U.S. military action in Syria is wrong.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2013
Arizona congressman: John Boehner not my boss
One Arizona congressman is refusing to answer House Speaker John Boehner's call for Republicans to support military action in Syria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2013Gov. Brewer appeals FEMA decision to not help Yarnell
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has appealed a federal decision to not declare the Yarnell Fire a major disaster.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2013
Former CIA agent: Syria showdown stakes running high
The Obama administration seems to be more focused on punishing Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime than becoming a game-changer in Syria, a former Central Intelligence Agency agent said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2013
Care for uninsured cost Maricopa health services $120 million in 2011
About 1-in-5 Arizonans didn't have health insurance in 2011 and it cost Maricopa County health services about $120 million to cover their medical bills, a county official said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2013
Arizona’s US Reps. Pastor, Barber want more specifics about Syria
Arizona Democratic Congressmen Ron Barber and Ed Pastor said President Barack Obama did the right thing by asking Congress to weigh in on possible military action in Syria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2013Mayor Greg Stanton: Phoenix’s economy coming back in a big way
Arizona lost about 300,000 jobs during the recession. Most of which occurred in the construction field.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2013ASU to honor Granite Mountain Hotshots, other first responders
Arizona State University will host the Wisconsin Badgers at Sun Devil Stadium Sept. 14, and the Sun Devils…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2013Phoenix remembers on 50th anniversary of MLK’s ‘Dream’ speech
Phoenix remembers on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington speech.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2013Sens. McCain, Flake talk up immigration plan to Arizona crowd
U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake of Arizona discussed immigration at a Mesa event.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2013
U.S., Mexico look to remind all workers of rights
Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, the United States and Mexican governments reminded workers Monday that they have rights, no matter their immigration status.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2013
Officials: Arizona economy doesn’t need cute nicknames
We are the Valley of the Sun but some say the nickname lacks the punch of a "Silicon Valley" or a "Motor City."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2013
Official: Immigration reform would benefit Arizona economy
Congress will light the fuse on Arizona's economy if they can get a deal done on comprehensive immigration reform, the head of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2013Students move in at Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University will welcome a record 3,000-strong freshmen class over the next two days as the students move into their dorm rooms.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2013Arizona sets sights on hosting 2016 GOP convention
Arizona Republican party officials are hoping to host the 2016 national convention.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2013Start booking Labor Day weekend flights for best deals
Time is running out to get the best air-travel deals for Labor Day weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2013
100 Club of Arizona hits $3 million in donations for hotshots
The 100 Club of Arizona has raised $3 million to help the families of the 19 hotshots who were killed in June fighting the Yarnell Hill wildfire.