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 4, 2013
Posting as others online to be outlawed in Arizona?
Republican State Rep. Michelle Ugenti, who represents Fountain Hills and Scottsdale, is pushing legislation that would make it a felony to pose as someone else on Facebook or Twitter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2013
Local coupon site pulls concealed carry permit deal
Just days after a promotion was launched involving Deal Chicken and Desert Valley Firearms, the online coupon site has pulled the plug.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2013
Arizona welcomes above-average snowpack
El Nino -- which typically brings a dry, wet winter to Arizona -- pulled a disappearing act in the fall but climatologists are pleasantly surprised by what they're seeing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2013
Phoenix police reaffirm oath of office
For the first time in Phoenix Police history. officers retook the oath of office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2013More people getting canned for cursing on job
If you've lost a job recently, you may have been putting out great work, but how clean was your language?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2013
Arizona’s political face is turning purple
Arizona has long been a red state but a Valley political analyst Mike O'Neil said a shift to purple or blue is inevitable.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2013Arizona legislator Schweikert blasts fiscal deal
Arizona Congressman David Schweikert said the nation avoided the fiscal cliff but is still heading for dangerous territory.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2013Jackets optional: 2012 had near-record heat for Phoenix
Mark O'Malley with the National Weather Service says the only year the Valley had warmer temperatures was 1989.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2013
Arizona congressman expects house vote on fiscal cliff package Tuesday
Arizona Republican Congressman and soon-to-be Senator Jeff Flake said he expects the house to pass a senate-approved deal to save the nation from going off the fiscal cliff. The Senate voted 89-8 to put off the budget cuts and tax hikes for two months.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2013Stanton: Americans are ready for gun control changes
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton says he supports tighter gun restrictions and following the mass shootings in Colorado and Connecticut he believes Americans are ready for a change.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2012Scottsdale economist blames pride for ‘cliff’ impasse
A Valley economist said political arrogance is jeopardizing the nation's economy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2012
Santa, Phoenix police bring toys, cheer to special kids
Santa Claus and dozens of his uniformed helpers brightened the holidays Thursday for some very special children in south Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2012
ASU’s newest graduates ready for life after Tempe
Hundreds of Arizona State University students joined the ranks of college graduates Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2012
Freeze warning issued for central Arizona
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a freeze warning from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2012
Smart phones contributing to identity theft
Smart phone technology is playing a larger role in stolen identity crimes. Thieves take pictures and video which has led to a new breed of criminal called "Shoulder Surfers."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2012
Arizona lawmaker: Time to revisit concealed weapon law
Two years ago, Arizona joined Alaska and Vermont as the only states to allow concealed weapons without a permit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2012Arizona gun sales skyrocket after Conn. shooting
A Newtown, Conn. school shooting has apparently pushed Valley residents to purchase more firearms.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2012
Ugly Christmas sweaters make pretty penny for couple
A Valley company is turning ugly sweaters into cash this holiday season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2012Studies: Cactus League sites generate revenue all year
Arizona's spring training baseball industry pumps $632 million into the state economy each year and about a third of that number is after the teams have gone home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2012
Daycare couple charged in death of Phoenix toddler
Two daycare service operators have been charged with felony child abuse in the death of a 2-year-old girl who was in their care.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2012
Report: Flake, McCain part of bipartisan immigration reform
Politico is reporting that a group of eight United States senators, including Arizona's John McCain and Jeff Flake, is discussing immigration reform.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2012
Arizona plan to lure Calif. CEOs getting flak
A plan to lure California-based companies to the Valley is not being met in a friendly fashion by some.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 11, 2012
More families adding to number of Phoenix homeless
The Valley's homeless count has jumped by 11 percent in the past year and for many of them it's their first time on the street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 11, 2012Cold, wet weather forecast for Phoenix, up north
The National Weather Service says the Valley is in for a soaking later this week.