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 31, 2012
Battle over Phoenix restaurant parking comes to end
A long-running battle over parking spots between two Phoenix restaurants has come to a close.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2012Luck runs out for ASU student in poker final
For 11 hours, Arizona State University student Jake Balsiger battled it out at the World Series of Poker main event.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2012
Arizona emergency workers ready to help back east
Arizona disaster and emergency responders are ready to go should they get the call to help with superstorm Sandy cleanup and aid efforts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2012Glendale remembers fallen officer Jones
About 100 Glendale police officers took part in a brief prayer ceremony to honor Officer Brad Jones who died one year ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2012Phoenix friends take to social media for election talk
They were at it during the debates lighting up social media. That will pale in comparison to election night tweets and posts from longtime friends who are on the opposite ends of the political spectrum.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2012
Expert: Kids’ costumes should be age-appropriate
An Arizona psychologist said dressing up a child like a sexpot for Halloween is a terrible idea.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2012
Learn to prepare for trouble at Mesa survival expo
It would not be easy to ride out two weeks in your home in the event of a catastrophe with your family, but you can learn everything that you would need to get the job done at the Mesa Convention Center on Friday and Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 25, 2012Police: Criminals stealing kids’ cellphones
A word of warning from police: Criminals are stealing kids' cellphones.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 25, 2012Full citrus trees means rise in roof rats
It's fall, meaning citrus trees are loaded with fruit and the roof rats must not be far behind.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2012
Phoenix area joins list as site for private university expansion
The Valley is becoming a hotbed for private universities and Peoria is getting a slice of the pie.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2012Mesa exploring addition of downtown nightlife
Mesa wants to become a player in the Valley's nightlife scene.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2012Mesa opens second green fire station
The Mesa Fire Department opened its second green fire station near Higley and Main on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2012
Public invited to discuss Phoenix-Las Vegas interstate
Do you want an interstate highway from Phoenix to Las Vegas? You'll get a chance to voice your opinion on Tuesday in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2012
Final debate results shouldn’t change polls much
Mike O'Neil doesn't expect a dramatic change in the polls after Monday night's presidential debate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2012
Holiday plane tickets on the rise
For people planning air travel during the holidays, KTAR's national travel consultant said to book tickets now.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2012
Opinions vary on Arizona minimum-wage increase
Valley economists have opposing viewpoints on what effects raising Arizona's minimum wage will have on employers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2012Iran, Libya likely to play big role in final debate
Foreign policy expert Paul Kinsinger said foreign policy should be President Obama's strongest suit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2012
Motor Vehicle to change licensing procedure
The state's Motor Vehicle Division will stop awarding driver's licenses based solely on an applicant's certificate of completion from a private driver-training school.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2012Public memorial site to Shockley coming down
A public memorial in Glendale of stuffed animals, candles, cards and notes that went up almost immediately after 5-year-old Jhessye Shockley vanished will be taken down.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2012Meteor pass will make for sky-high light show
Watch the skies this weekend -- the Orionid meteor shower will pass through.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2012Big winter storms likely to bypass Arizona
Predictions for a wet, warm El Nino-influenced Arizona winter are being revised.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2012Report: Arizona in top 5 nationally for job hunters
According to a report, Arizona has become the fifth-most popular destination for job seekers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2012Big earthquake possible but unlikely in Arizona’s future
Hundreds of earthquakes occur in Arizona each year and most go unfelt.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2012Hostels offer affordable, sociable environment in Valley
People are spending the night with complete strangers in Phoenix and loving it.