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 | Jun 24, 2022Women’s health providers in Arizona halting abortions following Supreme Court ruling
Some women's health providers in Arizona are halting abortions following Friday's Supreme Court ruling that stripped away constitutional protections for women and left decisions on their legality to the states.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2022Aide says US Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona asked for pardon following Jan. 6 attack
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona asked for a presidential pardon following the Jan. 6 attack of the U.S. Capitol, a former aide to Donald Trump's Chief of Staff said during testimony shown Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2022Phoenix gas station owner unsure how long he can keep price at $4.99 a gallon
A Phoenix gas station owner who has been thrust into the spotlight for his decision to keep gas prices at $4.99 a gallon isn't sure how much longer that will last.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2022Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says bipartisan gun bill won’t take away Arizonans’ rights
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona promised Wednesday the bipartisan gun bill she helped author that will likely be signed into law will not take away rights from Arizonans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2022Drag queen says Kari Lake blocked him after spat over tweet from Arizona gubernatorial candidate
A popular Phoenix drag queen said Kari Lake has turned a cold shoulder to him after a spat over a tweet from the frontrunner GOP candidate for Arizona governor received national attention.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2022Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers says Trump allies admitted no evidence of election fraud
Republican Rep. Rusty Bowers testified Tuesday during a Jan. 6 House committee hearing that former President Donald Trump's team admitted they did not have evidence of election fraud.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says Fed waited too long to take action on inflation
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said Thursday the Federal Reserve waited too long to take substantial action to slow high inflation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022MCAO intends to terminate veteran prosecutor accused of overcharging suspects
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office plans to terminate a veteran prosecutor accused of overcharging suspects, including protestors in Phoenix during a notorious case from 2020.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Excessive heat warning in effect Thursday with Phoenix temperatures to exceed 110 degrees
The second excessive heat warning in a week in Phoenix will go into effect Thursday with temperatures expected to surpass 110 degrees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2022Plan would raise starting Phoenix police salaries by $20K, offer greater earning possibilities
Starting salaries for Phoenix Police Department employees would increase by about $20,000 and all officers would have the opportunity to earn more money if a proposal is passed next week by the city council.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022Watch your backswing: Phoenix home for sale has indoor putting course
The draw for a million dollar residence for sale in Ahwatukee is a nine-hole artificial turf putting course.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2022Trump endorses Blake Masters in Arizona’s US Senate race, blasts Brnovich
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday announced his endorsement of Blake Masters in Arizona's U.S. Senate race while simultaneously blasting fellow Republican candidate Mark Brnovich.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2022Fairmont to open 25-story luxury hotel with residences in downtown Phoenix in 2025
Acclaimed hotelier Fairmont will make a splash in downtown Phoenix when it opens a 25-story luxury hotel with residences in 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2022Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema among 4 senators in meeting on gun talks following Texas shooting
Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona was one of four U.S. senators who met virtually Tuesday regarding potential legislative action following the recent school shooting in Texas, a spokesperson for the Democrat confirmed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2022Arizona sixth-grader competing in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Aliyah Alpert, a homeschooled sixth-grader from Prescott, is one of 234 participants competing this week in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 20225 Arizona cities among fastest growing in nation, according to census data
Five cities in Arizona were among the fastest growing in the nation between July 2020 and July 2021, according to census data.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2022Phoenix temperatures expected to dip as Memorial Day weekend unfolds
After a toasty start, temperatures in metro Phoenix are expected to dip over the course of Memorial Day weekend, according to weather experts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2022Prosecutors don’t charge Chandler officer in fatal shooting of teen
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced Thursday it would not charge an officer who fatally shot a teenager in the back in Chandler early last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2022Yuma border migrant backlog an ongoing problem despite Title 42 extension, official says
Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines said the border community continues to deal with an influx of migrants that want to come to the U.S.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2022Arizona Humane Society rescues pig and chihuahua duo named Timon and Pumbaa
The Arizona Humane Society has rescued an unlikely pair of best buddies that won't be separated any time soon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2022Inaugural Pac-12 baseball tournament expected to bring millions of dollars to Scottsdale
Scottsdale will host the inaugural Pac-12 baseball tournament this weekend, an event that could bring millions of dollars to the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2022Phoenix, Maricopa County partner to open heat relief shelter
The city of Phoenix and Maricopa County have partnered to open a heat relief shelter that can offer services for up to 200 people daily who are experiencing homelessness.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2022Phoenix gas average eclipses $5 a gallon with more increases likely this summer, expert says
Phoenix has eclipsed an average of $5 for a gallon of gasoline and prices are likely to continue rising for a while, an industry expert said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2022Chandler is No. 1 nationally for increase in 2-bedroom rent, according to report
Chandler is tops nationally for increase in two-bedroom rent, according to a report released Friday.