Danny Shapiro is a Phoenix native and 2014 graduate of Arizona State University. He spent 3 years covering athletics in Beaumont, Texas, before coming to KTAR and Arizona Sports in 2018. He has been KTAR's lead editor for digital content since 2021. Follow him on X @DannyShapiro13.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2023Top qualifiers to compete in Arizona State Spelling Bee for chance to make national finals
A chance at academic glory will be on the line later this month as Arizona's top qualifiers compete in the state spelling bee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2023Chutti, Phoenix Zoo’s greater one-horned rhino, makes his pick for Super Bowl LVII champion
Chutti, the Phoenix Zoo's 8-year-old male rhino, made his pick Friday for who he thinks will win Super Bowl LVII.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2023Here’s your Valley weather forecast for Super Bowl, WM Phoenix Open
The weather should only add to the excitement of the Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open being in town this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2023Spending limit lifted this year for Arizona public schools after Senate vote
The aggregate expenditure limit for public schools this year was lifted Wednesday, allowing districts to avoid massive budget cuts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2023First lady Jill Biden coming to Arizona to highlight economic efforts, attend Super Bowl
First lady Jill Biden will double dip in Arizona over the next week, visiting Glendale for the Super Bowl and also will be in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2023Mario Kart-themed apartment building coming to downtown Phoenix next year
Rainbow Road is among the most iconic Mario Kart maps and a developer plans to bring it to life in the form of an apartment building in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2023Arizona AG Mayes warns that she will prosecute individuals who threaten election workers
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a warning Friday to anyone considering threatening election workers in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2023Arizona Chamber of Commerce president says Super Bowl could bring state up to $1 billion
Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, projects the state to strongly benefit from the Super Bowl.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2023Here’s how much it’ll cost Eagles and Chiefs fans to attend Super Bowl LVII in Glendale
Coming to metro Phoenix for Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs? You better have deep pockets.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2023Meet the Arizona pooch taking part in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl
Phoenix, a Cairn Terrier mix who was rescued by the Arizona Humane Society last year, will represent Team Fluff against Team Ruff.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2023Former Valley professor to serve on advisory group for National Space Council
Former Valley professor Sian Proctor will advise the Biden administration on maintenance and responsibility for its space present and future.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2023Democrat Greg Stanton makes decision on potential US Senate run in Arizona
Democrat Greg Stanton is taking himself out of consideration for a run at the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona that will be up for grabs in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2023Arizona sheriff frustrated with no VP Harris border visit: ‘We’ve come to accept it’
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Arizona on Thursday but won't visit the southern border, a move that has irked but not surprised an Arizona sheriff.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2023MCSO detention officer arrested, accused of attempting to smuggle fentanyl, meth into jail
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone announced Wednesday a detention officer accused of attempting to smuggle fentanyl and methamphetamine into a jail was arrested.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2023Arizona’s Sinema glad for Biden’s southern border visit, skeptical on immigration policy changes
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is elated for President Joe Biden's upcoming southern border trip -- the first of his tenure -- but isn't convinced about his recently announced immigration policy changes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2023Here’s a look back at the Phoenix weather records and trends from 2022
Spoiler alert: It was hot in Phoenix in 2022. But the heat wasn't as extreme as in previous years, according to meteorologists.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2022Phoenix to ring in the new year with rain, high country to get more snow
If your New Year's resolution is to spend more time outside, this weekend in Phoenix may not provide the best weather conditions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2022Pinal County cites ‘human error’ after vote discrepancies revealed in election recount
Pinal County, which has had a tumultuous election cycle, is attributing a discrepancy in its vote totals to "human error" after recount results were released Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2022Arizona to debut high school girls flag football in fall 2023
Arizona will join a growing list of states that will debut girls flag football at the high school level next fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2022Santa to deliver comfortable highs, clear skies in Phoenix over Christmas weekend
There won't be any worries about precipitation or any other winter weather woes for those spending Christmas weekend in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2022Tyler Moldovan striving to be Phoenix police officer again year after near-fatal shooting
The Phoenix police officer who nearly lost his life in a shooting a year ago is hoping to once again be an active member of the force.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2022Pilot program underway in Arizona aimed at eliminating firefighting foam linked to cancer
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has launched a pilot program that will eliminate foam linked to cancer in firefighters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 9, 2022Here’s how the process will work if Sen. Kyrsten Sinema seeks reelection as an independent
As an independent, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema would face a “burdensome” set of qualifying requirements to get on the ballot if she seeks reelection in 2024, according to an Arizona election law expert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2022Ron Wolfley expects Patriots to corner Kyler Murray, run the ball against Cardinals
Cardinals radio personality and Arizona Sports host Ron Wolfley has ideas on how the Patriots will play the Cardinals next Monday.