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 17, 2012
Hit-and-run victim’s sister pleads for driver confession
The sister of a Valley man who was killed by a hit-and-run driver is pleading for that person to step forward.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2012Glendale police ready for Cardinals-Raiders game
University of Phoenix Stadium will be packed with almost 70,000 people for Friday's Arizona Cardinals preseason home opener and not all of them will be pulling for the home side.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2012Young hopefuls protest Brewer’s executive order
About two dozen young illegal immigrants spent the night at the Capitol to protest Gov. Brewer's decision that the immigrants will not get state benefits.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2012ASU freshmen begin moving in Friday
Thousands of students are ready to move into the Arizona State University dorms and for many of them it's the first time away from home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2012After rain, Valley blanketed by haze
A combination of dust and pollution covered the Valley skies Wednesday morning, on the heels of overnight rain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2012Phoenix shopping center enjoying renaissance
A central Phoenix shopping center long past its prime is now roaring back to life.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2012Babeu blasts immigration policy implementation
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu said thousands of illegal immigrants should not be allowed to stay in the United States until the border is secured.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2012New Intel facility to bring hundreds of jobs to Valley
Intel has announced plans to bring hundreds of jobs and $300 million in construction to the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2012Valley’s streak of extremely hot nights reaches 8
The Phoenix overnight temperature hasn't dropped below 90 degrees in eight days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2012
New Valley shelter to house families, pets
Groundbreaking is today in Scottsdale for the Valley's only homeless shelter to help families and their pets.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2012Olympics spur Valley gym memberships
The 2012 Summer Olympics have come to an end and Valley gyms saw a surge in memberships because of high interest in the games.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2012Olympics spurs genetic athlete debate
Every two years during the Olympics, parents with almost no athletic ability have visions of gold medals hanging around their child's neck.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2012
APS, SRP have plenty of power for hot days ahead
Friday could be the hottest day of 2012 and both of the Valley's energy providers said they have plenty of power in the bank to keep the air conditioners running.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2012
Flagstaff expecting surge of Valley visitors
Flagstaff is ready to deal with a flood of Valley residents trying to escape the heat this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2012For some, working in the heat is part of the job
As you head into the air conditioned office, many Valley workers are going to be sweating it out on the job.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2012Enrollment booming at Grand Canyon University
While many for-profit colleges are seeing fewer students, one Valley university is seeing explosive growth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2012
Valley CEO quits job after ‘accidental’ email
PHOENIX -- An ill-advised communication has cost a Valley CEO his job. According to the Arizona Republic, Green…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2012Decision day arrives for medical-pot dispensaries
The lottery to select 99 medical-marijuana dispensaries across the state out of almost 500 applicants is planned for Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2012Frontier Airlines adding service from Mesa Gateway
Another airline has announced that it plans to begin service from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2012
Scottsdale schools to require ID badges for all students
Scottsdale children packing more than books and lunches to school this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2012
Phoenix rates among top markets for foreign investors
Phoenix has moved into the top 10 markets that are being targeted by foreign investors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2012Valley weightlifter to make Olympic debut on Sunday
An East Valley woman, who is rated America's top weightlifter, will make her Olympic debut on Sunday in London.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2012
Tucson executive out of job after Chick-fil-A set-to
A Tucson executive has been fired after a confrontation with an employee at a Chick-fil-A.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2012
ADOT searches for solutions to wrong-way driving
Wrong way drivers are a big problem nationwide and in the Valley and there's no easy solution.