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.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2013Arizona takes step back in solar
Big solar states like Arizona and California have seen a drop in non-residential solar installations and an industry expert says it's tied to cutbacks in state-level incentives.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2013Plan remains to seat new jurors for Jodi Arias penalty phase
Prosecutor Bill Montgomery doesn't foresee trouble seating a new jury in Jodi Arias' penalty-phase retrial.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2013US 60 near Show Low reopened after pellet plant fire
U.S. 60 between Show Low and Springerville was closed for hours Tuesday at the junction of U.S. 60 and U.S. 77 as dozens of firefighters worked to put out a fire at the Forest Energy pellet plant.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2013
Metro Phoenix job market should be strong
PHOENIX -- The Valley job market is expected to be among the nation's strongest in the coming months,…
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2013
Arizona fall hunting deadline approaching
The deadline for fall 2013 hunting season applications is 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2013Before Arizona monsoon hits, have emergency kit handy
National and state agencies are encouraging Arizona residents to gear up for severe weather.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2013
Snakes turn to homes, garages to escape summer heat
The sizzling heat has hit and we're all trying to stay cool and so are the rattlesnakes.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2013
Fire marshal: Arizona’s wildfire danger escalating
There's growing concern in communities like Heber-Overgaard, Pinetop, Lakeside, Show Low and other high country communities as the heat wave sets in.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2013
Phoenix, D-backs lead charge to hit the books
The City of Phoenix and the Arizona Diamondbacks are teaming up on a program called Read On Phoenix.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2013
Expect battle in House over Arizona budget, Medicaid
The Arizona Legislative session could end next week but not before dealing with the budget.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2013More Arizona Red Cross volunteers headed to Oklahoma
A pair of Valley Red Cross volunteers left Sky Harbor Wednesday morning for Oklahoma City to help the survivors of two of the most powerful tornadoes in history.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2013
Crews ready for ‘alligator season’ on Valley freeways
Arizona Department of Transportation crews will be scrambling to keep up with the rubber from shredded tires on the road during the summer.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2013Air-conditioner repair crews prep for busy weekend
As temperatures climb, air-conditioner repair crews are expecting another busy weekend.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2013
Forest Service to send more fire-fighting airpower to Arizona
The Forest Service is sending a DC-10 firefighting air tanker to Arizona in preparation for fire season.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2013
Arizona Rep. Ed Pastor has high hopes for immigration bill
Arizona Democratic Congressman Ed Pastor is giving the bipartisan Senate Judiciary Committee's immigration reform plan high marks.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2013Official: Phoenix leads way on helping homeless veterans
Phoenix stands out from other cities and is leading the way nationally on President Barack Obama's goal of ending veterans homelessness by 2015, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2013
Arizona Cardinals, Glendale getting closer to training camp deal
The Arizona Cardinals and City of Glendale are continuing to work out a 15-year deal to bring the team's summer camp to University of Phoenix Stadium but the clock is winding down.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2013Mesa Fire unveils new drowning prevention program
With weekend temperatures forecast well over 100 degrees, many people will be hitting the pool.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2013Take precautions to ensure safe travel in Mexico
Mexico remains a popular destination for American tourists but many places remain a dangerous place to be.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2013
Drones could play bigger role in future wildfires
The FAA will pass new rules in 2015 and Congress would have to sign off on those rules that could open airspace to more unmanned drones and that could be invaluable when it comes to fighting wildfires.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2013
Former AG Woods: Arias trial has cost Arizona dearly
Former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods said Jodi Arias started running a tab on county taxpayers the moment she killed Travis Alexander.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2013
Arias detractor on mistrial: ‘She got into jurors’ heads’
A close friend of murder victim Travis Alexander said convicted killer Jodi Arias loves the attention.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2013
AAA: 700K Arizonans to travel over holiday weekend
About 700,000 Arizonans will take to the roads and skies over the Memorial Day weekend, Triple-A of Arizona said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2013
Firefighter’s funeral to cause heavy traffic delays
The funeral procession for fallen Phoenix firefighter Brad Harper will impact Valley freeways on Friday.