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 | Aug 19, 2013Phoenix clothing store donates $100K for Yarnell families
A north Phoenix T-shirt maker has raised $100,000 to help the families of 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2013
Fire burning near Yarnell reaches 5 percent containment
Firefighters are back on the job Monday morning near Yarnell, battling a 400-acre wildfire with more on the way.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2013Arizona Cardinals fans face new stadium security rules
The Arizona Cardinals will launch the National Football League's new security rules Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2013Magazine: Interstate 10 from Valley to Calif. is deadly stretch
Interstate 10 between the Valley and the California border is among the deadliest roads.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2013West Valley school taking week to fight bullying
Heritage Elementary School at 125th Avenue and Glendale is spending the entire week helping students understand bullying and how to prevent it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2013
Latino high school group set to explore Colorado River
A group of 20 high school students from Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico are ready to take a six-day rafting trip through the Grand Canyon National Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2013Tempe launches program to give businesses a facelift
Tempe business owners have a new option for assistance in improving the appearance of their buildings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2013
‘CSI’ is sexy, but Phoenix Crime Lab’s work is reality
Phoenix Police Officer James Holmes said forensic science's impact on the criminal justice system is growing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2013Students ready to bring north Phoenix school to life
About 1,000 students will be heading back to school Monday at the new Lookout Mountain Elementary near First Street and Coral Gables.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2013Searchers find body near popular Phoenix hiking trail
PHOENIX -- A team of search volunteers have found a body Friday near a popular hiking trail in…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2013
Theft protection urged as kids head to college
College students will be taking everything they own to school in the next few days and criminals will be looking to take everything those students own.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2013
Student: President Barack Obama’s visit unforgettable
Tuesday became a day that the Desert Vista High School Class of 2014 will never forget after President Barack Obama paid a visit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2013Presidential visit puts Phoenix high school in spotlight
President Barack Obama will speak from Desert Vista High School in Phoenix on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2013Glendale awaits confirmation from NHL on Coyotes’ deal
Monday is the deadline to seal a deal that will keep the Coyotes in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2013
Businesses suffer while US 89 undergoes repairs in N. Arizona
The Arizona Department of Transportation said it could be two years before repairs can be completed to U.S. 89 south of Page.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2013Heat-stroke awareness is hot topic for fall Arizona high school sports
Tens of thousands of high school athletes are in summer training under some of the harshest conditions in the nation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2013
Official: Echo Canyon makeover is on schedule
The makeover of a popular Valley hiking area is on schedule, an official said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2013
Tucson brewery keeping new beer under wraps
A new beer being brewed in Tucson is creating quite the stir, but the makers are keeping the details in the dark.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2013In the books: July in Phoenix ranks as 10th warmest, 16th wettest
The National Weather Service said July in Phoenix averaged 95.7 degrees, ranking No. 10 all time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2013
ASU president urges federal government to fix student loans
A deal that gives college students and parents lower interest rates on loans is heading for the desk of President Barack Obama for approval and a different president wants that bill to be signed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2013Tempe breaks ground on large office project
It's being called the largest office deal in state history. Five office buildings will be going up in the next four years near from the northern end of Sun Devil Stadium. State Farm will lease the office buildings with the first building scheduled to open by mid-2015.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2013
Scottsdale police testing on-body cameras for officers
About 10 Scottsdale police officers will be testing on-body cameras for the next several months before the department decides if it will buy more of the devices.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2013
Summer monsoon adding to ADOT’s workload
This is normally the time of year when Arizona Department of Transportation crews are clearing winter debris and fixing potholes, but the monsoon season is complicating things.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2013
Zipcar making it easier for ASU students without wheels
Zipcar makes it possible for students without a car to