Tucson, AZ|News|
Pipe-Wielding Man Shot By VA Offcer In Tucson: DOJ
Kevin Stennis Gordon has been charged with assaulting a federal officer at Tucson's VA Hospital on Saturday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
- Phoenix, AZ
My name is Christopher Boan. I'm now the field editor/reporter for Arizona at Patch, covering the communities of the greater Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Prior to joining Patch, I worked for KTAR.com & ArizonaSports.com, the East Valley Tribune, Tucson Local Media, and the Green Valley News & Sahuarita Sun. I have won 14 statewide awards during my career.
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Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Suns Clinch 1st NBA Playoff Berth Since 2010
The Phoenix Suns clinched the franchise's 1st NBA playoff berth in 11 years Wednesday after beating the L.A. Clippers, 109-101.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Recruiting Young People To Boost COVID-19 Vaccines
Pima County is recruiting young people to enter its VaxTruthChallenge video contest, which aims to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Aloha! Hawaiian Airlines Adding Nonstop Flight To Maui
Hawaiian Airlines is adding a nonstop flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Maui. Here's what you need to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona, AZ|News|
What To Know About The Arizona Election Audit
An audit of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County enters its third week. Here's what to know about the audit.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
ASU Hires Kentucky Assistant Coach Joel Justus To Same Role
Longtime Kentucky assistant coach Joel Justus has been hired to the same role at Arizona State University.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe's Big Surf Waterpark To Remain Closed Through 2021
Tempe's Big Surf Waterpark will not reopen in 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said on Wednesday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Fire Department Auctioning Off Its Scuba Diving Gear
If you're in the market for scuba diving equipment and don't mind getting it secondhand, then the Tempe Fire Department have a deal for you.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
1 Dead In East Tucson Crash; Street Racing Investigated
Police are investigating whether speed was a factor in the death of a 54-year-old man on Tucson's east side Tuesday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Rob Gronkowski Catches Ball From Helicopter, Sets World Record
Legendary Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski broke a Guinness record last weekend by catching a ball dropped from a helicopter.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona, AZ|News|
REAL ID Deadline Extended Again For Arizona, Rest Of Nation
U.S. residents will have an additional 19 months to get their REAL ID after the Department of Homeland Security delayed the requirement.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Must Watch: Tempe Officers Replace Child's Stolen Gator Wagon
Tempe officers made a 4-year-old child's dreams come true last week, replacing his Gator wagon with a new one after the original was stolen.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Hikers Advised To Avoid Tempe's Hayden Butte After Bee Swarm
Tempe is advising hikers to avoid Hayden Butte on Tuesday because of a bee swarm in the area. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Reid Park Zoo Expansion: Tucson City Manager Recommends Project
Tucson City Manager Michael Ortega recommended the Reid Park Zoo's "Pathways to Asia" project to the Mayor and city council Tuesday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Man Charged In Downtown Tucson Deadly Shooting
Luis Alberto Garcia was charged in connection with a deadly shooting in downtown Tucson on Saturday. Here's what we know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Snaps 45-Day Dry Streak Thanks To Overnight Storm
Phoenix's 45-day dry spell has come to an end, as the National Weather Service's Sky Harbor site got .01 inches of rain overnight.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Son Charged In Woman's Death Inside North Phoenix House
Jesus Gamez Ruiz, 24, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Nora Ruiz, on Tuesday. Here's what we know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
BASIS Phoenix Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
BASIS Scottsdale Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson's University High Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
