Danny Shapiro

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.

ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2022
Ducey, Yuma mayor pleased with border barrier, hopeful it continues to funnel migrants

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls are pleased with the functionality of a new border barrier they hope will continue to funnel migrants into select areas.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2022
Maricopa County paved way for Arizona’s highest level of traffic fatalities in 15 years

Arizona saw its highest level of traffic fatalities in 15 years, a figure that can be attributed to a rise in Maricopa County.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2022
Country star Jason Aldean to headline second night of Birds Nest at 2023 WM Phoenix Open

Country star Jason Aldean on Tuesday was the second headliner announced for the Birds Nest at the 2023 WM Phoenix Open.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2022
Scottsdale approves new pay scale, step system in effort to retain police officers

Scottsdale recently approved a new pay scale and step system for police officers in an effort to be more competitive with other metro Phoenix departments.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2022
Maricopa County announces 3 cases of measles; 1 hospitalized

Maricopa County announced Thursday that three individuals have measles, the first confirmed cases in metro Phoenix since 2019.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2022
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams still unsure on retirement date

Nearly four months after announcing her retirement, Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said Monday she still hasn't pinned down a final day.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2022
Blake Masters says he won’t apologize for abortion stance after campaign website scrubbing

Republican U.S. Sen. candidate Blake Masters won't apologize for his stance on abortion after his campaign website was scrubbed of tough rhetoric surrounding the issue.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2022
Sunrise Park Resort in eastern Arizona investing $5.5 million into renovations

Sunrise Park Resort in eastern Arizona is pouring about $5.5 million in renovations ahead of the 2022-23 season.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2022
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says gaps at border wall near Yuma have been filled

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Wednesday that border wall gaps the state was filling in near Yuma have been completed.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2022
Last feline of defense: Arizona Humane Society puts cats to work against rodents

Need some help against rodents? The Arizona Humane Society has some four-legged friends that could provide assistance.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2022
Glendale announces new name for arena previously occupied by Arizona Coyotes

Glendale announced Tuesday that the arena previously occupied by the Arizona Coyotes will be getting a new name.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2022
Fontes says uncertainty in election processes has added pressure to Arizona secretary of state race

Democratic candidate Adrian Fontes believes an injection of uncertainty into election processes has heightened the pressure on Arizona's secretary of state race.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2022
Former Homeland Security counsel thinks Arizona Gov. Ducey’s border barrier is ‘a stupid idea’

A former Department of Homeland Security counsel under Barack Obama isn't fond of Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's recent barrier additions at the U.S.-Mexico border.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2022
Utilities prepared for more outages as monsoon storms continue to roll through Valley

The two public utilities in the Valley are gearing up for potentially more outages with monsoon storms in the forecast through the weekend.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2022
Storms on Friday, Saturday could bring flooding, over 2 inches of rain to most of metro Phoenix

A meteorologist says the strongest storm system of the monsoon season will hit metro Phoenix over the next couple of days.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2022
The Chainsmokers to headline final night of Birds Nest at 2023 WM Phoenix Open

The Chainsmokers will headline the fourth and final night of the concert series at the 2023 WM Phoenix Open.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2022
Sen. Mark Kelly says he understands Arizona Gov. Ducey’s initiative to close border wall gaps

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona says he gets why Gov. Doug Ducey is filling in gaps at the U.S.-Mexico border.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2022
Ducey issues executive order, will use state money to fill border wall gaps near Yuma

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Friday to fill out nearly a quarter-mile of gaps in the border wall on federal land near Yuma.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2022
Maricopa County asks court to sanction Lake, Finchem over ‘demonstrably false’ election suit

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is asking a court to sanction Kari Lake, Mark Finchem and their lawyers for filing an election lawsuit they say is frivolous.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022
Arizona school district moves to 4-day weeks to boost teacher recruitment, retention

An Arizona school district moved to four-day weeks this year in an effort to boost teacher recruitment and retention and it's working, according to one principal.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022
Most political campaign signs in metro Phoenix to be removed by next week

Tired of seeing political campaign signs around metro Phoenix? Well, most of them have to be gone soon.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022
Pinal County removes elections director David Frisk following latest primary gaffe

Pinal County announced Thursday that David Frisk is no longer its elections director, with the removal coming two days after some voters dealt with ballot shortages at various polling locations during the primary.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2022
Pinal County blames human error for ballot shortages during primary election

Pinal County officials said human error was to blame for ballot shortages at various polling locations during Tuesday's primary election.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2022
Lake claims victory in GOP primary for Arizona governor despite no official call

Kari Lake claimed victory and even scheduled a press conference Wednesday touting the win to be the Republican candidate for governor in Arizona despite no official call.