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 | Aug 31, 2012Valley companies turn blue jeans into insulation
A southeast Valley company is turning old blue jeans into home insulation and helping the environment at the same time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2012Phoenix light-rail extension is back on track
A three-mile light rail extension from Bethany Home to Dunlap in Phoenix is back on track.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2012
Cities do the cleanup on leftover political signs
Arizona law says political candidates have 15 days after an election to take campaign signs down, but the law has little teeth and the cities usually pick up the tab.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2012ASU turns to Disney to enhance fan experience
For the second consecutive year, Arizona State University is displaying a new look.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2012Glendale begins hanging lights for holiday season
It doesn't feel like it, but things are beginning to look like Christmas in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2012Bloomberg rates Scottsdale high for affordability
Scottsdale has checked in at No. 4 on the Bloomberg list of the nation's most fun and affordable places.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2012Stanley Cup to stop in Scottsdale for short visit
It certainly wasn't how Coyotes fans wanted it to happen, but the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup is coming to the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2012Sky Harbor opens security fast lane in Terminal 4
The TSA has opened up its fast lane through airport security at Sky Harbor Terminal 4.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2012Former Arizona judge responds to call for Isaac aid
A former Maricopa County Superior Court judge who stepped up to help the Red Cross deal with Hurricane Katrina is on the way back to the Gulf Coast.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2012Most struggling homeowners are 40, younger
A new report from Zillow says the nation's housing market is recovering but more than half of the homeowners under the age of 40 are underwater on their homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2012Arpaio to speak at zoo near GOP convention
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will address a large audience of delegates at the Republican National Convention in Tampa on Monday, but the sheriff won't be delivering his speech on center stage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2012
Arpaio: NYC Mayor Bloomberg needs to focus on his own backyard
More than a year ago, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg took aim at Arizona's gun laws and went so far as to hire private investigators to run a sting at an Arizona gun shows.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2012Summer storms keeping Valley roofers busy
Valley roofers are seeing their best business in years as one storm after the next hits the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2012
Food Network to air Flagstaff episode
The Food Network will air the Flagstaff edition of its show "The Great Food Truck Race" on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2012Being ‘stupid’ driver comes at price
For any driver who can't resist the urge to drive past barricades into a flooded area, keep the checkbook handy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2012Theme restaurants still faring well in Arizona
Themed restaurants have come and gone over the years in the Valley but it remains a red-hot market for this type of operation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2012More Americans opting to defend self in court
The recession forced people to cut costs on everything from food to car and home repair and now more Americans are taking on the civil court system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2012Rise in primetime TV nudity worries advocacy group
The Parents Television Council said it has found a "shocking" spike in full nudity during prime time television.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2012Twice the fun: Diamondbacks host first doubleheader
Arizona Diamondbacks fans are in for a treat on Wednesday when the team hosts its first doubleheader at Chase Field against the Miami Marlins.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2012Valley political strategists have differing views on Ryan
Conservative political strategist Stan Barnes with Copperstate Consulting had reservations about Mitt Romney selecting Paul Ryan as his running mate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2012‘Sharpie parties’ ruining foreclosed homes
Valley realtors are keeping a close eye on a growing crime that involves a destructive flash mob in foreclosed homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2012Walk-in clinic sees spike in respiratory infections
Next Care Urgent Care said it has seen a 50 percent increase in patients complaining of upper respiratory infections which includes sore throats, coughing and other cold like symptoms.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2012Monsoon, winds prevented another bad fire season
Arizona seems to have escaped a devastating wildfire season while the rest of the west burned.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2012Singles being hired over married job seekers
Single people are finding jobs much faster than married job hunters, the Department of Labor said.