Douglas Santo is a digital editor for ArizonaSports and KTAR.com. Santo spent time covering Arizona State football, basketball and other sports throughout college and graduated Arizona State University in 2025. He has written for Sun Devil Daily and spent six months as the publisher. Santo has also written for Athlon Sports, The Sporting News and Pro Football Sports Network covering various NFL, MLB and college football teams.
Expertise
Sports writing
Social media management
Copy editing
Multimedia reporting
Education
Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in sports journalism
Minor in business
Achievements & Awards
Covered the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers as a beat reporter at PFSN
Covered ASU football, basketball and baseball at different publications since 2022
Social Media Profiles
X: @Dsanto_7
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2026Chandler launches free mediation program to resolve neighborhood disputes outside court
The purpose of the program is to handle HOA conflicts, property maintenance issues, noise complaints, landlord/tenent disputes or other neighbor-to-neighbor issues, without going to court.
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ARIZONA CRIME NEWS | Sep 19, 2026Arizona investigators ask public to help in case of woman found dead in desert in 2005
Over 20 years ago, Zuraida "Bee Bee" Lewis left for work on Friday, Jan. 28, at about 6:45 a.m. and never arrived for her shift.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2026Super Bowl champion Jim McMahon to serve as Phoenix Veterans Day Parade celebrity grand marshal
The theme of the parade is "250 Years of Freedom, 30 Years of Honor" to celebrate Honoring America's Veterans' 30 years of presenting the parade.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after 72-year-old man last seen in Chandler found safe
The alert was canceled Friday night when Ronnie Mellberg was found safely and returned home by the Mesa Police Department.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Sep 13, 2026Sen. Ruben Gallego calls for oversight on AI, says Trump administration ‘not meeting the moment’
Gallego isn't alone in wanting oversight of AI as the chief executive of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, Dario Amodei, recently called for its slowdown as well.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2026Twice-yearly cougar shadow returns to the Superstition Mountains
From Sept. 13-19, the natural phenomenon will be visible on the Superstition Mountains around sunset each night, depending on the weather.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 12, 2026Gilbert breaks ground on Vaughn Avenue Connector, a new access point to Heritage District
The project is a development of existing transportation infrastructure, which is being funded by voter-approved transportation bonds, a news release said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 12, 2026Phoenix-area inflation up 2.5% over last year, less than national rise
While the Phoenix area saw inflation rise by 2.5%, prices rose by 3.4% nationally over the last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2026Vehicle lands upside down after crash in Phoenix leaves 3 hospitalized
Everyone involved was able to get out of the crash on their own, and three were taken to the hospital in stable condition, police said.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Sep 7, 2026Tempe developing first-of-its-kind dementia- and age-friendly park within Kiwanis Park
Arizona has the fastest-growing rate of Alzheimer's disease in the United States, and older adults make up 20% of the nation's population, but only 4% of them are park users.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Sep 6, 2026Grand Canyon shuts off potable water for visitors at South Rim in conservation effort
The water will be shut off at the 1.5-mile resthouse, 3-mile resthouse, and Havasupai Gardens Day Use Area and Campground starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Sep 5, 2026Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace to pay $2M for allegedly violating False Claims Act
The corporation provides aerospace products and solutions to government and commercial customers.
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ARIZONA CRIME NEWS | Sep 4, 20264 people in critical condition after crash in west Phoenix
"Two males and two females were transported to a hospital as 'immediate patients in critical condition,'" Phoenix Fire said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 4, 2026Beyond Yoga lifestyle brand to open first Arizona retail store in Scottsdale
The athletic lifestyle brand's new location will be in the Kierland Commons near Scottsdale Road and Greenway Parkway.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 4, 2026ADOT recommends Loop 303 detour to bypass upcoming lane restrictions near I-17
ADOT encourages drivers to exit I-17 at the Dove Valley Road off-ramp and travel west on the road to southbound 43rd Avenue to reach westbound Loop 303 past the lane restriction.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Sep 4, 2026Off-grid 35-acre estate in Arizona’s White Mountains listed for $9.475 million
The estate includes a private pond, four guest residences and acres of rolling horse and llama turnouts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 20266 people, including 4 children, injured in Mesa crash
An investigation is underway to determine if impairment was a factor in the crash.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 23, 20262 very different Phoenix eateries make NYT list of best Mexican restaurants
The New York Times' list ranked the top 41 Mexican restaurants nationwide. Arizona had three total eateries on the list.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2026Suspect in death of Tucson police recruit located, Alex Barnett remains at large
No arrest of the suspect has been made, as investigators figure out his involvement, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 202628-year-old Surprise man faces sexual misconduct charges following investigation
During the investigation, police determined Mardanzai was hosting parties where minors were "allegedly provided drugs and alcohol," police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 20262 Phoenix officers arrested following investigation into violent traffic stop
The Tempe Police Department filed the initial police report and the Phoenix Police Department then took over the investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2026Tired of the dry heat? Netflix’s new reality series ‘Arizona Hot’ is going to make it steamy
Fresh out of college, reality stars will settle in, pursue new romances and navigate evolving friendships and rivalries in the Grand Canyon State.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2026Valley’s first permanent outdoor Ferris wheel opens at Arizona Boardwalk
Guests can buy single rides on the Boardwalk Big Wheel or they can purchase different combinations that include rides.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2026Peoria approves $264,000 in arts and culture grants for fiscal year 2027
The money helps nonprofit organizations, schools and small businesses provide visual and performing arts programs for the community.