Danny Shapiro, Author at KTAR.com

ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2022

Eastbound US 60 in Tempe expected to reopen early next week following water line break

A segment of eastbound U.S. 60 in Tempe that has been closed for almost a week due to a water line break is expected to reopen within the next few days, officials said Thursday.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2022

Phoenix likely to have warmest weather so far of 2022 this weekend

The midweek cooldown in Phoenix was fool's gold. Temperatures are expected to jump to 105 degrees this weekend, bringing the warmest weather the Valley has seen yet this year.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2022

Maricopa County won’t use Sharpie pens at polls for 2022 elections

After becoming the target of conspiracy theories in 2020, Sharpie pens won't be used at the polls during this year's elections in Maricopa County.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2022

Maricopa County Recorder Richer explains how independents can vote in August primary

Independents are the largest portion of voters in Maricopa County and they can have a say in the upcoming midterm primary elections.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2022

Maricopa County leaders fire back on Brnovich election update: ‘Sad we’re having to do this’

Maricopa County leaders on Wednesday fired back at Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's 2020 election update from last month, stoutly asserting the interim report was flawed and used by Brnovich to curry political favor.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2022

Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams to retire from post this summer

Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams announced Tuesday she will retire this summer after nearly six years of leading the department.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2022

Arizona restaurant leader says inflation causing balancing act for industry

The president of the Arizona Restaurant Association said Thursday that even the busiest eateries aren't necessarily seeing great profits, but rather are in survival mode due to high food costs.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2022

Tempe City Council in support of Shady Park in legal battle with retirement community

The Tempe City Council has thrown its support behind Shady Park, whose future is in doubt after a judge recently ruled its live music hours must be limited to accommodate a nearby retirement community.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2022

Suns playoff game, D-backs home game to bring heavy traffic to downtown Phoenix

It will be an evening of heavy traffic on Tuesday in downtown Phoenix with the Suns hosting a playoff game and the Arizona Diamondbacks also with a home tilt.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2022

Phoenix could see its first 100-degree day of the year this week

Beware, Phoenicians: Triple-digit temperatures could make their return to town this week for the first time this year.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2022

Gates says Mitchell appointment as interim Maricopa County attorney due to experience

The chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors said Thursday the appointment of Rachel Mitchell as interim county attorney was based on her experience in the office.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2022

Crooks Fire burning near Prescott continues to grow without containment

The Crooks Fire burning about 10 miles south of Prescott continues to grow without containment, authorities said Wednesday.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2022

Rachel Mitchell appointed as interim Maricopa County Attorney

Rachel Mitchell was appointed Wednesday by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to serve as interim county attorney until the special election is held later this year to replace Allister Adel.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2022

Arizona’s largest marijuana dispensary to offer shuttle service from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

People flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport will soon be able to get a free ride to Arizona's largest marijuana dispensary.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2022

Phoenix Zoo’s 26-year-old Andean bear, Rio, euthanized after tumor found

The Phoenix Zoo's 26-year-old Andean bear, Rio, was euthanized after a tumor was found, the zoo announced Monday.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2022

Egg-cellent: Phoenix to enjoy warm, sunny weather during Easter weekend

Those in Phoenix this weekend during the Easter holiday will be greeted with warm, sunny weather.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2022

Phoenix educator to be first from Arizona in National Teachers Hall of Fame

An educator in the Phoenix Union High School District will be the first from Arizona to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2022

Mill Avenue’s Shady Park loses legal battle over live music, says closure is possible

Shady Park on Tuesday lost a legal battle with a nearby retirement community over its live music productions, a move the Mill Avenue venue said could cause it to close its doors.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2022

8 shows coming to ASU Gammage as part of 2022-23 Broadway season

ASU Gammage's 2022-23 Broadway season will kick off in October with eight shows coming to the Tempe theater over a 10-month stretch.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2022

Mayor Gallego says she won’t defund Phoenix Police in State of the City address

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego firmly stated Friday in her annual State of the City address she would not defund the city's police department, which has been under the microscope in recent months and remains under federal investigation.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2022

Brnovich gives update to Fann on AG’s investigation into Maricopa County election procedures

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich on Wednesday provided an initial update to Senate President Karen Fann on his office's investigation into election procedures stemming from the 2020 election in Maricopa County.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2022

Here are Arizona’s 10 richest people in 2022, according to Forbes

Arizona once again had double-digit representatives in Forbes' annual list of world billionaires, which was released Tuesday. Check out the list.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2022

Sinema has no confidence for safe, workable plan after ban lifted on asylum seekers at border

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said Tuesday she has no confidence in the Biden administration to form a workable plan after it lifts the ban on asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border next month.

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2022

Here’s what you need to know for this week’s Country Thunder Arizona

Country Thunder Arizona returns to its typical April schedule this week with a four-day lineup of performers in Florence. Here's what you need to know.