Alexandra Hardle

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Alexandra Hardle

Student of the Week offers schools the chance to celebrate teens who have placed in an art, dance or music competition, excelled in a science fair, won an essay contest, received a scholarship, were recognized for their volunteer service or have shined in some other way. All high schools in Arizona are invited to nominate students to be included in an online poll where azcentral.com readers vote to choose the Student of the Week.

1 week ago | azcentral.com | Alexandra Hardle

Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff Sunday, May 4, in observance of National Firefighters Memorial Day, and again Monday, May 5, in honor of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day. In a press release statement, Hobbs said the lowering is to honor and remember firefighters and peace officers who have died in the line of duty.  “We honor their courageous and selfless service on behalf of all Arizonans,” said Hobbs.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Alexandra Hardle

A man was shot multiple times in a parking lot near Casey Moore's Oyster House in Tempe just before 3 p.m. on May 3, police said. He was shot in the abdomen and legs, but was in stable condition and taken to a hospital, according to Tempe police. A call about the shooting came in to police at 2:52 p.m. The shooting was part of an altercation between two men and one woman, police said. The shooter left the scene in a white sedan, police said.

1 week ago | azcentral.com | Alexandra Hardle

A man was shot multiple times in a parking lot near Casey Moore's Oyster House in Tempe just before 3 p.m. on May 3, police said. He was shot in the abdomen and legs, but was in stable condition and taken to a hospital, according to Tempe police. A call about the shooting came in to police at 2:52 p.m. The shooting was part of an altercation between two men and one woman, police said. The shooter left the scene in a white sedan, police said.

1 week ago | azcentral.com | Alexandra Hardle

A former Border Patrol agent has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, according to the  U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. Jorge Jimenez, 54, of Rio Rico could receive up to 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 and up to three years of supervised probation. His sentencing is scheduled for July 9. The verdict came after a 10-day trial before U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez.