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 | Feb 6, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs launches Know Your Rights website
Gov. Katie Hobbs launched the Know Your Rights website on Wednesday to inform Arizonans of their rights when engaging with federal law enforcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2026New message received via email tied to Nancy Guthrie case
KOLD News received a new message on Friday afternoon via email related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2026Arizona man sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine
A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of a class two felony in connection with a Mexican Drug-Trafficking Organization.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Feb 1, 20265-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, father return to Minnesota from Texas ICE facility
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by ICE in Minnesota, have returned home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2026Two juveniles arrested in connection with attempted robbery, home invasion in Scottsdale
Scottsdale Police arrested two juveniles for alleged attempted robbery and home invasion Sunday after pursuit ended at strip mall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2026Grand Canyon National Park violated drinking water standards
The Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) water system violated drinking water standards in August 2024 and the second quarter of 2025, according to the National Park Service.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 29, 2026Restrictions to start on 75th Avenue at Loop 101 in West Valley
Motorists driving in the West Valley this weekend will start seeing restrictions on 75th Avenue at the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 20262026 Arizona Renaissance Festival: Everything you need to know
The 2026 Arizona Renaissance Festival opens this weekend. Here's everything you need to know before you go.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2026Arizona man sentenced to 6 years for role in $10 million organized retail theft ring
Man sentenced to six years in prison for role in $10 million organized retail theft and trafficking enterprise.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jan 28, 2026Heladita ice cream and paleta shop opening in Chandler’s Food City
Want some ice cream? Food City's Chandler location is opening Heladita, an ice cream and paleta shop featuring Hispanic flavors and culture, this week.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 27, 2026Dave Ramsey says: You ‘take on each other’s burdens’ in marriage
Are you or your spouse feeling guilty about debt? Dave Ramsey shares how marriage is a partnership, and the key is growing together.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2026Take your shot at naming one of ADOT’s snowplows this winter
Want to name a snowplow? The Arizona Department of Transportation's name-a-snowplow contest is open for a fourth straight year and will run through Feb. 2.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2026St. Mary’s Food Bank accepting citrus donations through April
Got any extra citrus fruits? St. Mary's Food Bank is accepting donations of grapefruits, oranges, tangerines and lemons through April.