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 | Jul 26, 2013Prison firefighting crew and others working to protect ‘hallowed ground’ in Yarnell
Almost one month after the Yarnell Hill wildfire took the lives of 19 Granite Mountain hotshots, crews are at work trying to protect the site where they died from flooding out.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2013Stomach bug making way across US but Arizona not hit
A serious stomach bug has hit 11 states and almost 300 people but the outbreak hasn't reached Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2013Loss of Cardinals deals big hit to Flagstaff
Flagstaff officials said the city will take a financial hit without the Arizona Cardinals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2013
Consultant: Arizona governor’s race should prove interesting
The most wanted job in Arizona next year could be the governor's office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2013Yarnell residents: We will rebuild, it’s home
More than 100 homes in Yarnell were destroyed almost one month ago and residents continue the painful process of cleaning up the damage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2013
Monsoon season brings more danger to Yarnell
Just three weeks after the deadliest wildfire in Arizona history took the lives of 19 Granite Mountain hotshots and destroyed more than 100 structures in Yarnell, flooding is now very much a concern in that community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2013
Monthslong rainless streak at Sky Harbor comes to end
The rainless streak at Sky Harbor has ended after 101 days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2013Tom Teves: 1 year after son’s death in Colo. shooting, ‘it will never be fixed’
One year after losing his son in the Colorado theater shooting, Tom Teves said that day remains the worst of his life.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2013
Thousands expected at Yarnell fundraiser Sunday
Thousands of people are expected to attend a fundraiser Sunday for the fallen 19 hotshots from Prescott, Ariz.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2013
Fire restrictions lifted for four national forests in Arizona
Good news for people heading out for a weekend camping trip: The Tonto National Forest and three others will lift campfire restrictions Wednesday morning thanks to monsoon rainfall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2013
Solar supporters: APS wants to tax solar power
About 50 people gathered at the Arizona Capitol Building on Tuesday to oppose what they call APS plans that would drastically reduce ratepayer solar savings and undermine the rooftop solar industry in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2013Drought has Arizona bears on prowl for food, water
Summertime in northern Arizona means camp-outs and a chance encounter with bears.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2013Jump in mortgage interest hasn’t slowed home buying
A Valley real estate expert said the boost in mortgage interest rates isn't slowing the home-buying market.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2013
Arizona geological wonder is seen by few
The 'Bottomless Pit' near Flagstaff has been an attractive nuisance for more than a century.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2013‘Stupid motorist’ law may deter some, but not others
It's monsoon season, which means someone will purposefully drive into a flooded wash. It'll cost.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 12, 2013
Chemical spill clears out Phoenix businesses
PHOENIX -- Dozens of Phoenix firefighters are working on a chemical spill at 36th Street and Broadway Road…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2013Lightning strikes can damage indoor as well as outdoor
Power surges threaten nearly all home electrics, said KTAR home-improvement expert Rosie Romero.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 3, 2013Prescott holds vigil for hotshot crew lost to Yarnell Fire
About 5,000 people attended an emotional vigil in Prescott for the firefighters who died Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2013Glendale hears clocks ticking on Phoenix Coyotes’ deal
A Glendale city official knows it's coming down to the wire to keep the Phoenix Coyotes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2013Medicaid expansion to help struggling Arizona medical centers
The expansion of Medicaid is a financial shot in the arm to struggling Arizona medical centers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2013Arizona bourbon makers pour heart into process
A Tempe-based bourbon maker is trying to lead a bourbon boom in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2013
Arizona sends equipment, manpower to aid Colorado, New Mexico wildfires
Arizona has accepted aid from other states in the past to fight wildfires and are now returning the favor by providing both equipment and manpower to Colorado and New Mexico.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2013Historical Phoenix store expecting Flag Day boom
All The Kings Flags has been in business for almost a half-century at 24th Street and Osborn.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2013
Phoenix Coyotes’ time in Valley running short?
The Phoenix Coyotes' time in the Valley could be coming down to the final horn.