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 | Jun 12, 2012Race to replace Giffords too close to call
The race to replace former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is too close to call, said a Valley political strategist.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2012Glendale approves arena management deal for Coyotes
The city of Glendale has voted in favor of an arena management fee agreement that will most likely keep the Phoenix Coyotes in the Valley for the next 20 years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2012Goldwater Institute urges patience in Coyotes vote
The Goldwater Institute, a conservative think tank, is now weighing in on the taxpayer-funded plan to help Greg Jamison buy the Phoenix Coyotes and keep them in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2012Glendale leader says Coyotes deal will break city
Glendale City Councilman Phillip Lieberman opposes the taxpayer-funded plan to keep the NHL team in the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2012Potential Glendale tax hike could put car dealers on move
The Glendale City Council is considering boosting taxes to 2.9 percent, a move that could send car dealerships fleeing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2012
Elite Arizona World War II unit holds final reunion
They were known for their jungle-fighting ability and were the first to use jungle warfare when deployed overseas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2012Report: Valley housing market continues recovery
A new housing report from Arizona State University said the Valley housing market continues its recovery.