Danny Shapiro, Author at KTAR.com

ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2022

Arizona event wagering sets another record with $560 million gambled in January

Gamblers in Arizona continued to wager at record levels in January, starting the year off strong with over $560 million in bets.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2022

Gina Godbehere becomes first in GOP to qualify for ballot for Maricopa County attorney special election

Gina Godbehere on Wednesday became the first Republican to secure enough valid signatures to be on the ballot for the upcoming special election to replace Allister Adel as Maricopa County attorney.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2022

Gov. Ducey ends Arizona’s COVID emergency declaration 2 years after pandemic start

Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday terminated Arizona's COVID-19 emergency declaration, about two years after he issued it to fight the spread of the virus.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2022

Arizona passes 2 million COVID cases but pace continues to slow

Arizona surpassed two million COVID-19 cases in Wednesday's weekly update of the state's dashboard, but the pace of infections continues to slow.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2022

Hello, heat: Phoenix reaches 90 degrees for first time in 2022; daily heat record broken

Phoenix hit 90 degrees on Friday at about 1:20 p.m., the first time the mark has been reached in 2022, according to the National Weather Service.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2022

Phoenix likely to hit 90 degrees on Friday for first time this year

Spring officially arrived earlier this week, but temperatures beginning Friday in Phoenix will provide a sneak peek for the summer.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2022

Arizona becomes first state where residents can add driver’s license to Apple Wallet

Arizona on Wednesday became the first state where residents can add their driver's license or other state identification to their Apple Wallet to use for verification at airport security checkpoints.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2022

Democrat Julie Gunnigle to be on ballot for Maricopa County attorney special election

It took Democrat Julie Gunnigle about a day to receive enough valid signatures to be on the ballot for the upcoming special election to replace Allister Adel as Maricopa County attorney.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2022

Arizona pandemic czar Carmona still concerned about COVID vaccination rates

Arizona's pandemic czar said Thursday he's still concerned about COVID vaccination rates in the state, even as case counts and hospital inpatient totals continue to decrease.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2022

‘Little Miss Nobody’ found in Arizona 60 years ago identified as New Mexico girl

A girl dubbed "Little Miss Nobody" found dead in Arizona more than 60 years ago has finally been identified.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2022

Pearl Jam coming to Glendale in May as part of rescheduled tour

Just about two years after Pearl Jam was supposed to play in Glendale as part of its North America tour, the Seattle-based band is returning to the West Valley city.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2022

UArizona to join ASU, NAU in dropping mask mandate

UArizona will be the final of the state's three public universities to stop requiring masks on campus when the updated policy goes into effect in a week.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 10, 2022

Humble Bistro to open location with marketplace in Gilbert this spring

Phoenix wine bar Humble Bistro is expanding to Gilbert with a new concept that will feature food products from local artisans.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2022

Ex-Arizona Cardinals QB John Skelton falling short in Tempe City Council bid

Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton is falling short in his bid to fill one of three Tempe City Council seats up for election.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2022

Arizona sets record with nearly $500 million in event wagering in fourth month of operation

Gamblers in Arizona set a record with nearly $500 million in total event wagering in its fourth month of operation, the state's gaming department announced Tuesday.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2022

Pop star The Weeknd sets summer tour stop at State Farm Stadium in Glendale

After multiple cancellations and postponements, it looks like pop star The Weeknd will finally return to the Valley this summer.

ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2022

Arizona Senate votes to censure Republican Sen. Wendy Rogers

The Arizona Senate voted Tuesday to censure Republican Sen. Wendy Rogers, who has come under scrutiny recently for embracing white nationalist leaders and promoting violence.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2022

2 GOP Maricopa County supervisors condemn state Sen. Wendy Rogers

Two Republican Maricopa County supervisors released a statement Monday condemning state Sen. Wendy Rogers, who has used social media to relay ideas they consider "un-American rhetoric."

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2022

Arizona Homeland Security director says cybersecurity concerns heightened due to Russia

The director of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security said his team is responding with a heightened level of concern for cybersecurity in the state as Russia's invasion into Ukraine continues to unfold.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2022

Phoenix Police shuffles staff to cover patrol shortages

Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams announced Thursday the department will reassign more than 100 officers to patrol positions due to ongoing staffing shortages.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2022

Guy Fieri bringing restaurant concept to sportsbook at D-backs’ Chase Field in downtown Phoenix

Celebrity foodie Guy Fieri's restaurant concept will anchor the new sportsbook at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix beginning this spring.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2022

Mesa mayor expecting ‘noticeable’ effect if spring training delayed for Cubs, Athletics

Mesa Mayor John Giles wants Major League Baseball and its players to remember that the lockout will affect more than just them if it causes a significant delay or cancellation of spring training.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2022

Tucson-based Eegee’s to open second Gilbert location next month

Tucson fast food chain Eegee's will debut its second Gilbert location -- and third total in metro Phoenix -- next month.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2022

Maricopa County Attorney Adel won’t resign, says she ‘vehemently disagrees’ with characterization

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel on Tuesday fought back against calls for her to resign over continued concerns that she hasn’t been able to perform the duties of the job while battling alcoholism and other health problems.