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 | Apr 2, 2013
Allegiant to stop service to Hawaii, affecting Mesa Gateway
Allegiant Airlines, which flies out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, is halting flights to Honolulu.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2013
Home remodels on the rise in Phoenix
It's another positive sign that we are feeling much better about our home values in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2013
Arizona congressman: Immigration reform close, but not done
Comprehensive immigration reform still has hurdles to overcome, said Arizona Rep. Ed Pastor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2013
Arizona’s trauma system becomes model for S. Korea
The three day Korea-Arizona Trauma Summit kicked off Monday at Maricopa Medical Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2013Four Peaks brewers looking to join party at Chase Field
Four Peaks Brewing Company put its beer in the hands of thousands of winter visitors for the first time ever during spring training this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2013NAU pulls bid to keep Cardinals in Flagstaff
The bid to keep the Arizona Cardinals training camp in Flagstaff is over.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2013
Company wants to build huge power towers near Yuma
Maryland's Solar Wind Energy is working with the town of San Luis, Ariz. to build a pair of power-generating skyscrapers on the U.S.-Mexico border near Yuma and they would be the second-tallest structures ever built.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2013
CDC report: Valley Fever on the rise in Arizona
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Valley Fever is becoming a bigger problem in Arizona and the Southwest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2013
Gun-control supporters gather in Phoenix for National Day to Demand Action
It's the ‘National Day to Demand Action' as people call for universal background checks on all gun buyers and an assault weapons ban.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2013Phoenix-area fire departments ready for wildfire season
Firefighters from about two dozen Valley departments wrap up training Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2013
Arizona cowboys to get their own holiday?
Arizona's official historian said Arizona would be a much different place today without its cowboy history and now a day may be set aside to honor cowboys, both past and present.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2013
Stanton: Marriage equality just a matter of time
The Supreme Court takes up the issue of gay marriage again Wednesday and Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton called this an "incredibly important day for civil and human rights in America."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2013Phoenix Mayor Stanton offers some details of gun buyback
Mayor Greg Stanton on Tuesday released some details of the city's gun buyback program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2013
Phoenix attorney: Gay marriage will be high court’s legacy
The U.S. Supreme Court will take its first serious look at the issue of same-sex marriage Tuesday and Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2013
American-US Air merger could leave door open for Southwest
Southwest Airlines took over the St. Louis market a few years ago and the same thing could happen in Phoenix, thanks to the merger between US Airways and American Airlines, an airline expert said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2013
Website: Arizona among cheapest for car insurance
Arizona is now in the top 10 states for car insurance rates, a website said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2013
Phoenix airport: No video to support claims of Marine’s mistreatment
TSA officials at Phoenix Sky Harbor dispute claims that a Marine with prosthetic legs was mistreated at a security checkpoint.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2013ICE: 68-year-old Bolivian was only ‘Level 1’ offender released in Arizona
Homeland Security's release of thousands of illegal immigrants included 342 who had been detained in Arizona, according to a news report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2013
Humanitarian groups fear deadly border year
A jump in the economy could see a rise in the number of attempted illegal immigrants who die while crossing the border, a humanitarian group said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2013Weather Service predicts very warm spring for Valley
The last 90 days of weather in the Valley has been a blend of about everything: Days of record heat and cold in January, record days of rainfall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2013New mayoral ad demands action on background checks
Mayors Against Illegal Guns are ramping up the call for universal background checks on gun sales with a new ad featuring law enforcement officers from across the country, including two from Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2013Is solar power losing steam in Arizona?
Arizona, land of sunshine, is struggling when it comes to solar power business.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2013Tax season opens door to identity theft
Tax season means a higher threat of identity theft with our personal information being shipped online and by regular mail.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2013GOP will have hands full with pitch to minority voters
KTAR political analyst Mike O'Neil said the GOP's $10 million outreach campaign to minorities won't work.