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 | Oct 16, 2019Valley expert explains how small businesses can avoid cyberattacks
A Valley expert said small businesses are targeted more often because the thieves who are looking for information know they have less protection.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2019Valley expert says delayed vaccine schedules putting children at risk
A Valley expert says delayed vaccine schedules are putting children more at risk for getting communicable diseases like the measles or whooping cough.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2019Valley attorney: Facebook facial recognition carries identity theft risk
A Valley attorney says facial recognition software used by social media giant Facebook has ushered in a new age of identity theft concerns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2019
Once on the brink of extinction, measles continues comeback
A disease that was on the brink of extinction continues its comeback. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses on earth and can be deadly for adults.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Jul 31, 2019Arizona tech expert explains how to avoid getting passwords stolen
It's not new malware, but the bad guys have really stepped up their game to steal your passwords, according to Ken Colburn of Data Doctors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019The blaze next door: Firefighters prep for increased activity in Arizona
First responders in northern Arizona are facing an increased amount of fire activity in the state amid warnings from Gov. Doug Ducey of dry vegetation after a wet winter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 20182018 Arizona monsoon storms have knocked power companies for a loop
A parade of powerful storms have damaged or destroyed almost 400 utility poles this summer, about four times as many as last year combined.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2018
Gas prices much higher than last year for Arizonans hitting road for Fourth
With thousands of Arizonans ready to roll out of town for the Fourth of July holiday, gas prices are much more expensive than last year at this time -- and it could get worse.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2018Saturday marks 5th anniversary of deadly Yarnell Hill Fire
Tragedy struck five years ago on Saturday, when the Yarnell Hill Fire burned more than 8,400 acres of land in 2013, destroyed 129 buildings and took the lives of the 19 City of Prescott firefighters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2018‘Fireman Joe’ running from LA to Arizona to honor fallen hotshots
A Los Angeles area firefighter has embarked by foot, in full gear, to Yarnell, Arizona, where 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots were killed fighting a fire five years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2018Maricopa County Sheriff’s rescue team preps for monsoon season
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office aviation unit rescue team tuned up for water rescues Friday morning at the hangar at the Central Arizona Project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2018Monsoon season could get early start in Phoenix area this week
A somewhat rare weather event has been building around the Phoenix area -- an early monsoon rainfall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2018Campfire restrictions in Arizona forests go into place ahead of schedule
After one of the weakest winters in years, millions of acres of state and federal land in Arizona have been placed under campfire and smoking restrictions ahead of normal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2018Gas prices continue to climb in Arizona, nearing $3 a gallon
Arizona’s statewide average for a gallon of gas has crept toward $3 and and could climb a few cents more, an expert said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2018Wind gusts could make driving dangerous on Arizona highways
Drivers in Arizona could face challenging highway conditions Friday afternoon, when gusts are expected to create strong crosswinds and reduce visibility throughout the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2018Students return to Arizona classrooms after teacher walkout ends
For the first time in more than a week, schools across the state were humming with classroom activity Friday, after teachers ended a six-day walkout and campuses reopened.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2018Experts worried by Trump’s repeated threats to end NAFTA over Mexico feud
Valley experts said they were concerned when President Donald Trump threatened to end NAFTA unless Mexico helps control the flow of illegal immigrants.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2018University of Arizona paints dire wildfire situation in state’s future
The amount of land scorched by wildfires annually in Arizona and across North America will increase in the future, a University of Arizona study predicted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2018Flagstaff city leaders vote to not invest with border-wall contractors
The Flagstaff City Council passed a resolution to oppose a wall on the border and to not invest with companies that design, finance and construct the wall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2018Arizona economy shows strong growth for 2018
The state of Arizona added more high paying jobs in 2017, which has economist Jim Rounds thinking next year should be even better.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2017$30M in free health services to be offered to uninsured Phoenix residents
More than $30 million in free medical and dental services will be offered to uninsured residents at the Phoenix Convention Center the week of Christmas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2017Tonto National Forest demanding habitat-friendly target shooters
Target shooters at Tonto National Forest will be dealing with new restrictions starting Monday to cut the amount of refuse and trash being left behind.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2017Phoenix on brink of first October without rain in nearly 20 years
When the calendar shows Nov. 1 on Wednesday, Phoenix will have marked its first October without a drop of rain in nearly 20 years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2017Phoenix-area weather again flirting with 100 degrees
The calendar reads mid-October, but the weather in the Valley has taken another heated turn toward triple digits.