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 | May 23, 2013
Eastern Arizona ready for tourism boom after Wallow Fire
It was over Memorial Day weekend two years ago that the Wallow Fire was ignited by a pair of careless campers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2013
Arizona to send construction workers, equipment to Oklahoma
Construction workers in need of a job should consider heading to Oklahoma to help in the rebuilding process, a Valley construction leader said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2013
Valley food bank stepping in to aid Oklahoma
St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix in answering the call to help the Oklahoma tornado victims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2013FDA bans ‘waterproof’ label on sunscreens
The Federal Drug Administration issues new guidelines for sun-protection products.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2013
Vigil held for fallen Phoenix firefighter
Phoenix firefighters and friends remembered colleague Bradley Harper with a prayer vigil.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2013
Immigration reform back in the spotlight
The Senate Judiciary Committee goes back to work Monday on the 'Gang of Eights' comprehensive immigration reform plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2013
Gov. Brewer closing in on Medicaid victory
The Republican controlled Arizona Senate signed off on the expansion of Medicaid last week as part of the budget bill and now the debate moves to the Arizona House this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2013Airfares down as travel season set to take off
Average airfare on domestic flights is $341, down 2 percent from last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2013
Tonto Forest announces summer restrictions
Three million acres of the Tonto National Forest will go into campfire and smoking restrictions Wednesday just days ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2013
Phoenix teacher charged with sex abuse of student
A 26-year-old metro Phoenix teacher is behind bars Thursday, accused of having had a sexual relationship with a former Mountain Pointe High School student.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2013
Phoenix motel fire sends man to hospital in critical condition
A 25-year-old man is fighting for his life after a fire broke out at a Phoenix motel Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2013Researchers paint bleak future for Arizona forests
An Arizona State University climatologist said it's possible that the state is in the early stages of mega drought that could last for a century.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2013
Metro Phoenix police search for tech-minded hotel thieves
Thieves have hit dozens of hotels across the Valley since January and investigators have a big challenge in stopping them.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2013
Life or death for Jodi Arias comes down to days
Jurors returned to court in Phoenix Wednesday morning to begin the process of deciding whether Jodi Arias will spend life behind bars or be executed after her conviction last week for the first-degree murder of Travis Alexander.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2013
Anonymous donor foots bill for final Phoenix gun buyback
The third "Guns for Groceries" event in Phoenix is scheduled for Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2013Arizona could have more options for power providers
The Arizona Corporation Commission has taken small steps that could eventually lead to opening up the state's electric markets.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2013Arizona Sen. Flake pleased with immigration bill’s progress
Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake said an immigration reform bill could be on the Senate floor next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2013
Saturday could be final day of Phoenix gun buy-back
A massive gun buy-back hosted by the City of Phoenix could end early as the supply of grocery gift cards -- which are given in exchange for unwanted firearms -- is beginning to run low.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2013
Economist: Immigration reform has unknown impact
A Valley economist said the impact of immigration reform on Arizona's economy is still unknown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2013
Spinning his wheels: Phoenix police reward teen with bike
Christian Felix is one easy rider after Phoenix police at the North Command Station presented him with a bicycle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2013Survey: Phoenix cops give chief negative job review
According to a survey, the majority of Phoenix police officers don't approve of Chief Daniel Garcia's job performance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2013
Return of long-missing persons remains rare
Retired Phoenix Police Sgt Andy Hill says the discovery of 3 women missing for a decade brings hope that more missing kids will be found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2013Valley attorney: Jodi Arias will not profit from trial if convicted
If Jodi Arias is convicted of murder in her trial for the killing of Travis Alexander, she will never see a dime off of book or movie deals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2013
Valley fever cases holding steady, could rise
Valley fever cases in Arizona are currently holding steady, but a windy April and May could push the numbers to higher than normal.