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 | Nov 13, 2012Flying leap: Holiday airfares higher than in 2011
Ticket prices are up by 9 percent for Thanksgiving travel when comparing 2012 to 2011.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2012Sinema beats Parker in Arizona’s CD9 race
PHOENIX -- Former Democratic state Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has been elected to represent a new Phoenix-area congressional district,…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2012
Phoenix group looks to cash in on Calif. tax
A new tax that was passed in California could force some companies to move and a Phoenix economic group is looking to take advantage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2012
Presidential landslides could be thing of the past
America hasn't had a true blowout in a presidential election in almost three decades.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2012West Nile virus season close to finish line
Maricopa County officials said the West Nile virus season is all but done in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2012
Bundle up: Winter moving into Arizona
The big weather cooldown has arrived.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2012
Activist questions Arpaio’s Latino outreach motives
After years of tension between the sheriff's office and Hispanic community, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Tuesday night following his re-election that he wanted to reach out to explain his immigration policy and how he handles the law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2012
Incoming mayor inherits Glendale’s financial problems
Outgoing Arizona Lawmaker and Glendale Mayor-elect Jerry Weiers has a lot of experience dealing with a budget crisis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2012
Arizona, New Mexico wildfire crews in NYC
More than 150 Arizona and New Mexico firefighters are helping clean up the aftermath of superstorm Sandy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2012Analysts expecting tight White House race
As the election approaches, political analysts are bracing for a razor-thin election to decide the next president of the United States.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2012Arizona State Fair sees jump in attendance
The three-week Arizona State Fair wrapped up Sunday at the Arizona State Faigrounds with the best numbers since the recession began.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2012
Massive cold front should reach Phoenix by late week
Enjoy the warm temperatures over the next few days because a big change is on the way.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2012Area election workers ready for Tuesday
More than 5,000 Maricopa County elections workers are ready to roll Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2012
Analyst: Surprises will come Election Day
This is the final push for President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney in the race for the White House.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2012Could election history repeat itself in 2012?
The United States Supreme Court essentially decided the 2000 presidential election, with only a few hundred votes separating George W. Bush and Al Gore.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2012
Christmas Angel program sign-up draws thousands in Mesa
Thousands lined up in Mesa to sign up their children as recipients of the Christmas Angel program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2012Lack of young long-haul truckers concerns industry
The next generation of long-haul truckers is a growing concern.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2012
Economists: Arizona will add 61,000 jobs in 2013
Arizona economists are estimating the state will add about 61,000 jobs in 2013.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2012BBB warns against buying cars from East Coast
The Better Business Bureau is warning car buyers that vehicle damaged by superstorm Sandy could be ending up on some unscrupulous dealers' lots.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2012
Strategist: Sandy now top campaign issue
A conservative Valley political strategist said superstorm Sandy has overtaken the economy as the top campaign issue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2012
Sandy jobs could lure Arizona construction workers
The impact of superstorm Sandy could have a positive one for the personal future of Arizona construction workers, but it could bode ill for the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2012
Phoenix-area volunteers heading east to help Sandy victims
The first Arizona Red Cross worker is en route to the eastern seaboard and she isn't the only one ready to lend a helping hand.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2012Sweet idea: Sending troops Halloween candy
Operation Gratitude is hoping to send the troops overseas a sweet reminder of support: candy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2012
Study lists Arizona as destination for low-wage jobs
A new study out of Harvard seems like it is taking a swipe at Arizona.