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 | May 2, 2026Rangers ask public for help in Grand Canyon missing person investigation
National Park Service rangers are looking for help finding a 26-year-old missing person who disappeared at Grand Canyon National Park on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2026Seasonal Heat Relief Network services starting May 1 across Phoenix area
Heat relief sites will open across the Valley for those seeking cool environments, thanks to the 2026 Heat Relief Network.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport set passenger records in March
There was a lot going on in March around the Valley and that brought record crowds through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 30, 2026SRP announces deal for enough solar energy to power nearly 600,000 homes
SRP has reached an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to generate 3,000 megawatts of new solar energy by the end of 2034, which would be enough to power almost 600,000 homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Valley protests scheduled as part of national May Day actions
There will be protests across the Valley and the country on Friday as people come together to fight for their rights and democracy on national May Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Arizona motorcycle trooper injured in vehicle pursuit, suspect at large
An Arizona Department of Public Safety motorcycle trooper was injured in a collision during a vehicle pursuit in Goodyear, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 20262 dead after believed murder-suicide shooting in Glendale
Two people are dead after police believe there was a murder or suicide shooting on Thursday afternoon in Glendale, authorities said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 22, 2026ProteinHouse set to open fast-casual restaurant at High Street in Phoenix
ProteinHouse, a fast-casual restaurant known for its protein-packed meals, will hold the grand opening for its newest Valley location next week.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 20, 2026Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille sets opening date for 1st Arizona location in Gilbert
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille signed a lease in Gilbert last year. Now, the Texas-based restaurant has an opening date for its first Arizona location.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 19, 2026Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional
Starting Monday, businesses can apply for a refund for funds paid for Trump's tariffs that were ruled unconstitutional.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2026Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from April 17-19
From Phoenix Sky Harbor issuing a ground stop on Sunday morning to Mr. ORNG being sentenced to 3.5 years in prison, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from April 17-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 20261 dead, 1 injured after overnight shooting in Avondale
One person is dead and another was injured after a shooting in Avondale early Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2026SRP’s 1st owned and operated solar facility is up and running
Salt River Project (SRP) has launched its first owned and operated solar facility with the goal of improving solar production and advancing research.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 13, 2026Burlington Stores breaks ground on distribution center in Buckeye
Burlington Stores celebrated its groundbreaking on a new distribution center in Buckeye that is expected to be open in 2028.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Apr 12, 2026Arizona ranch with water and mineral rights listed for nearly $20 million
An Arizona ranch set on 1,730-plus deeded acres with water and mineral rights is listed for $19.5 million in Patagonia.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2026Man who used a wheelchair dies after central Phoenix collision
A man who used a wheelchair died on Saturday due to injuries he sustained in a collision on Thursday in central Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2026Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from April 10-12
From Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoing three education bills to the Phoenix Police sergeant being put on leave, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from April 10-12.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2026Young animals rarely abandoned by parents, officials warn people to leave them alone
As the spring season begins, and Arizona wildlife officials are asking for young animals to be left alone despite the urge to want to help.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Apr 11, 2026Construction begins on 80-unit affordable senior rental community in Phoenix
The city of Phoenix is breaking ground on a new affordable housing community for seniors that will bring 80 rental homes to the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2026Tillman Scholars make connections with each other and the community at 22nd annual Pat’s Run
The two connected worlds mesh in person every year at ASU, where 50 Tillman Scholars serve as corral leaders on the final stretch of Pat's Run.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 11, 2026New westbound Loop 101 lane opens as widening project progresses
A new lane opened this week on the Loop 101 between Interstate 17 and 51st Avenue as progress continues on the Agua Fria Freeway widening project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2026New York man convicted for fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims in Arizona, other states
A New York resident was found guilty of a money laundering scheme of nearly $1 million that targeted elderly victims from Arizona and around the country on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2026Mediterranean concept Luna Grill to open 2nd Valley location in Gilbert
Mediterranean concept Luna Grill will celebrate its second Valley location in Gilbert with a grand opening on April 16.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Apr 4, 2026US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post.