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 | Sep 25, 2012
Calif. fire’s smoke adds to Valley haze
There's a little more to the haze in the Valley skies Tuesday than usual.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2012
Study: Kids living near heavy traffic getting asthma
An asthma study based in southern California likely applies to kids in Arizona, too.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 2012
ACLU sues Scottsdale, police over shooting death
The ACLU has filed a federal lawsuit against the Scottsdale Police department in the officer-involved shooting of a Scottsdale man who was holding his infant son when he was killed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 2012Walmart, Kohl’s set to hire thousands nationally
Walmart and Kohl's department stores are each planning to hire about 50,000 seasonal workers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2012Presidential race poses problems for some comics
The 2012 presidential race is a nightmare for standup comics, said a Valley comedian.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2012Monsoon petering out, but winter could be wet
After dumping an average of three inches of rainfall this summer at Sky Harbor there's only a slight chance that the monsoon has anything left to deliver.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2012Philadelphia Eagles fans to be out in force
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be rocking the University of Phoenix Stadium and their Old Town Scottsdale hangout this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2012Smartphone prevalence brings new health risk
We live in the Internet, social media and smartphone age, so it should come as no surprise that the time we spend texting comes with a side effect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2012Game and Fish considers new bear-containment steps
The Arizona Department of Game and Fish is considering new methods to deal with bears in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2012Babeu: How could Holder not know about Fast and Furious?
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu has spoken out against a report that cleared U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder from any wrongdoing in connection with the botched Fast and Furious operation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2012Analyst: Arizona is a lock for Romney
A Valley political analyst believes one presidential candidate has sealed the deal in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 20123-time deportee confronts school officer with gun
A 23-year-old man is behind bars on numerous felony charges after allegedly pointing a stolen handgun at an elementary school security officer in Stanfield on Sept. 18.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2012
Valley doctor hesitant to prescribe new weight loss pill
The weight loss drug Qysmia hit the market on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2012Kolb’s high school coach not surprised with quarterback’s resiliency
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb's performance this season doesn't surprise his high school coach.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2012
Teen cocaine use plummets in Arizona
Some good news on the drug front: Cocaine use among teens has been cut in half since 2002.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2012Middle East could be hot-button issue for voters
Conservative strategist Stan Barnes said the economy remains the most important issue for voters but tensions in the Middle East have become the hot-button issue and it will carry until the November election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2012
ADOT unveils nerve center makeover
The Arizona Department of Transportation has unveiled its $2 million traffic operations center which should help drivers get from point A to point B more quickly across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2012
Program aims to keep teens from smuggling
The Border Patrol said it is making headway when it comes to keeping teens from becoming smugglers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2012Study: Fall babies have better chance of reaching 100
A new study said babies born in the fall months have a better chance than those born in other months of reaching 100 years of age.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2012
Phoenix teen killed trying to protect sister
Phoenix Police said a murdered teenager was trying to stop an armed robber who attacked his younger sister Thursday night in West Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2012
Phoenix officer OK after patrol car gets hit
Phoenix police said a suspected drunk driver is behind bars after hitting a patrol car.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2012Delivery service helps organic co-ops stay afloat
The demand for organically grown food products is at an all-time high.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2012
Budget challenges put brakes on Glendale Fire parade
Glendale Fire Department has announced the cancellation of the annual parade and festival that was scheduled for Oct. 6.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2012
Small plane from Mesa reported missing
A search is under way for a small plane that left Mesa and failed to arrive in Winslow as scheduled.