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 | Jan 30, 2013Mesa Gateway Airport tops 1M passengers
More than 1.3 million people flew in and out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway last year. A 44 percent jump from 2011.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2013
Analyst: 2012 election ‘sealed deal’ on immigration reform
The 2012 presidential election "sealed the deal" on the necessity of immigration reform for both parties, a Valley political analyst said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2013Glendale mayor: No extension to be offered in Phoenix Coyotes deal
The clock is ticking on the potential deal between the City of Glendale and prospective Phoenix Coyotes owner Greg Jamison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2013Popular Phoenix hiking trail closes for 6 months
One of the Valley's hiking hotspots will close at 5 a.m. Monday and it's not going to reopen for at least six months because of a major makeover project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2013Pinal Sheriff Babeu writes White House he wouldn’t enforce executive-order gun laws
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu said he will not enforce any gun laws President Obama creates by executive order.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2013Put away the shorts, rain on way to Phoenix
The Valley's roller-coaster weather continues with a forecast of rain this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2013
Valley restaurants feeling chicken wing price pinch
Super Bowl parties may see a different menu this year: chicken wing prices have hit a record high.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2013
Phoenix official: Mickelson not alone in tax sentiments
Just days ago, pro golfer Phil Mickelson teed up some controversy by blasting California's high tax rate, only to apologize to those who are unemployed and struggling to make ends meet if he offended them.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2013Battle lines redrawn in Arizona’s medical marijuana fight
Medical marijuana patients and supporters gathered at the Arizona State Capitol Building on Thursday morning to ask Rep. John Kavanagh, a Republican, to back down from his effort to repeal the medical marijuana law approved by voters in 2010.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2013
Tucson gearing up for fight with state over gun laws
A Tucson council member said he is ready for a fight when it comes to gun laws in his city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2013Dreamliner latest to endure battery technology issues
The most sophisticated aircraft ever built remains grounded because of a battery problem.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 18, 2013
Legislation fears spur high gun show prices
More than 20,000 people are expected to be at the Crossroads of the West Gun Show this weekend taking place at the State Fairgrounds in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2013
Arizona lawmakers team up to help military vets
A group of Arizona Democratic and Republican lawmakers are using their backgrounds as military veterans to create a caucus that will focus on veterans' issues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2013
ASU, UA see boom in ‘sugar babies’
The world's largest sugar daddy dating website says more Arizona female college students are turning to rich men to get them through school.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2013Cold weather will push up vegetable prices
This rare cold weather will have Arizonans shelling out more for broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2013
New Phoenix restaurant to hold unique 3-day job fair
The new Culinary Dropout restaurant in Phoenix is looking for employees who walk off the beaten path.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2013Chandler brewery unleashes ‘Sex Panther’ in stores
Inspired by a scene from the movie "Anchorman," the San Tan Brewing Company has put "Sex Panther" in Valley stores by the six pack.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2013
Frosty weather to make extended run in Phoenix
The last time the Valley had four straight sub-freezing mornings was 25 years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2013
Arizona lawmaker calls for tighter gun measures, more resources
House Minority leader Chad Campbell outlined several proposals for safety at school.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2013
Wells Fargo holding job fair in Phoenix
Wells Fargo is holding a job fair starting Wednesday to fill almost 1,000 positions for its loan operations center in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2013
Snow brings financial windfall to Flagstaff
Flagstaff is seeing more out-of-town visitors this year looking for fun in the snow.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2013
Analyst: Primary move would cost delegates, up influence
Moving Arizona's primary to early January from late February could cost the state a number of delegates at national conventions, but Arizona would have far more influence by being first, a political analyst said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2013Arizona legislator seeks prison for online impersonation
An Arizona lawmaker wants to crack down on online posers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2013
Lawmaker plans to block plan to arm Arizona teachers
When teachers return to classroom after the long holiday break, they won't be armed but a state lawmaker expects a push in the upcoming legislative session to change that.