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 ELECTION NEWS | Jan 22, 2025Andy Biggs not going to make quick decision on potential run for Arizona governor
Rep. Andy Biggs announced his interest in running for governor of Arizona in 2026 on Tuesday, but don't expect the East Valley Republican to make a decision on his future any time soon.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jan 21, 2025Andy Biggs files statement of interest to run for Arizona governor in 2026
Rep. Andy Biggs filed a statement of interest on Tuesday to run for Arizona governor in 2026, the first Republican politician in office to do so for the next election cycle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2025Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ 2026 fiscal year budget proposal includes ESA program overhaul
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs released her 2026 fiscal year budget proposal on Friday and it contained a school voucher program overhaul that would save the state an estimated $150 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2025Scottsdale leaders urge caution as extended dry season stokes wildfire concerns
Scottsdale leaders are reminding residents and workers to be cautious as wildfire risks remain high in the city during an extended dry season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2025Man sentenced to death in 2013 murder, rape of 14-year-old Mesa girl
A man convicted of murdering and raping a 14-year-old Mesa girl in 2013 received a death penalty sentence on Thursday, authorities announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2025Hobbs says cooperation with Mexico key as Arizona invests $17 million for border security
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs met with Mexico's foreign minister on Tuesday and a day later reiterated plans to continue working with the United States' southern neighbor on border security and other issues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 202518-year-old man arrested on charges of groping, exposing himself to women on Mesa canal
An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with groping and exposing himself to multiple women on a Mesa canal, authorities announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2025Sheridan reverses policy, says MCSO employees no longer will be scanned entering jails
New Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan has reversed an agency policy that required employees to be scanned upon entering jails, he announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2025Rams playoff game in Glendale a chance for fans to escape tragedy of Los Angeles fires
The Rams playoff game in Glendale on Monday gave fans a chance to escape the tragedy of the Los Angeles fires.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2025Katie Hobbs highlights border, housing, water during State of the State address
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs hit on a number of topics, including border, housing and water, during her annual State of the State address on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2025Arizona’s 1st child flu death of season reported in Pinal County
The first child flu death of the season was reported in Pinal County, health officials confirmed Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2025Smelly mulching operation in Phoenix to shut down by start of March
A smelly mulching operation in Phoenix that caught the ire of residents will be forced to shut down by the start of March, according to a settlement announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2025Suspect arrested in shooting in Surprise that hospitalized 16-year-old boy
A suspect was arrested for his role a in a shooting in Surprise that hospitalized a 16-year-old boy, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2025Arizona man sentenced to more than 35 years in prison for burning down pair of churches
An Arizona man was sentenced to more than 35 years in prison on Tuesday as a result of him burning down two churches, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2025Arizona firefighters called to battle wildfires in Los Angeles area
Multiple groups of Arizona firefighters will be sent to fight the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area, officials confirmed Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2025New rule will remove medical debt from thousands of Arizonans’ credit reports
A new rule announced Tuesday will remove medical debt from thousands of Arizonans' credit scores, a move Vice President Kamala Harris said would be "life changing."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2025Hottest year ever: Here are the weather records set in Phoenix in 2024
The 2024 weather recap for Phoenix is not cool no matter which way you slice it. Heat records dominated the past year in the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2025Hawaii fireworks explosion victims expected to be at Phoenix burn center for ‘several months’
Six Hawaii fireworks explosion victims are expected to stay at a Phoenix burn center for an extended time, doctors said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2025Bill Gates: Those pushing Maricopa County election lies do so for money, political standing
Although Republican Bill Gates is longer a Maricopa County supervisor, he isn't backing away from those who amplified election lies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2025Ruben Gallego ready to work on border issues in US Senate
Ruben Gallego is new to the U.S. Senate but he's already prepared to tackle an issue at the top of minds for many Arizonans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2025Daily heat record broken in Phoenix for 1st time in 2025
It didn't take long -- three days to be exact -- for a daily heat record to be broken in Phoenix in 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2025Here’s how to get free shade trees from SRP program this year
Utility Salt River Project (SRP) is bringing back its free shade trees program for customers in 2025. Up to two trees can be planted at each service address to help reduce summer energy costs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2025Here are the major freeway projects scheduled for metro Phoenix in 2025
Several major freeway projects in metro Phoenix are set to finish or make significant progress as the page turns to 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2024Liam, again: Here are Arizona’s most popular baby names of 2024
Liam and Olivia remained the top baby names for each gender, according to data from the Arizona Department of Health Services.