Danny Shapiro, Author at KTAR.com

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2022

Prosecutors call for Maricopa County Attorney Adel to resign over job, sobriety concerns

Top prosecutors in Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel's office are calling on her to resign amid continued concerns she hasn't been able to perform the duties of the job while battling alcoholism and other health problems.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2022

Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch sold, to undergo renovations

A hotel property in Scottsdale that has been around for more than four decades was recently sold and will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2022

Phoenix Police Chief Williams praises officers’ heroism after 5 shot in ambush

Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams commended the heroism of her officers after nine were injured, including five who were shot, during an early-morning incident Friday.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2022

Little Miss BBQ buys Honey Bear’s BBQ location in central Phoenix

The owners of a longtime barbecue restaurant in central Phoenix have sold the space to another barbecue operation, which plans to make the location its third in the Valley.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2022

Valley likely to hit 80 degrees for first time in 2022 as WM Phoenix Open rolls in

There's a good chance for 80s at the WM Phoenix Open during the weekend, but they're more likely to come from warm temperatures than golfers' scorecards.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2022

Spending limit issue causing stress for Arizona districts, schools chief says

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said a looming spending limit deadline that could cost schools over $1.1 billion in funding has caused stress on districts unsure if they will be able to operate normally for the rest of the year.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2022

Arizona Gov. Ducey says ‘we have some time’ as school spending limit deadline nears

With the clock ticking toward a deadline, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said it's up to the Legislature to deal with a spending limit that could cost schools over $1.1 billion in funding.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2022

Possible delay to start of spring training in Arizona could cause staffing issues, executive says

With spring training nearing in Arizona and no signs of the lockout coming to an end, staffing could become a dangerous game for the Cactus League, according to a top executive.

ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2022

Rep. Gallego says Arizona Air Force troops would likely be deployed to countries near Ukraine

Rep. Ruben Gallego believes that if Arizona Air Force troops are deployed to Europe in the event Russia invades Ukraine, it would likely be to nearby countries with treaty obligations.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2022

Navajo Nation, Hard Rock partner for mobile sportsbook in Arizona

Navajo Nation and Hard Rock have teamed up for the latest mobile sportsbook option in Arizona.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2022

Yuma County supervisor says Mayorkas promised changes during border visit

Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines said a Wednesday meeting with Alejandro Mayorkas resulted in the head of Homeland Security promising changes at the southern border.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2022

Arizona passes $1 billion in total event wagering in third month of operation

It took Arizona just three months to clear $1 billion in total event wagering, according to a report released Tuesday from the state's gaming department.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2022

Arizona Humane Society gets $5 million gift from son of Walmart founder for new campus

The Arizona Humane Society has received a $5 million gift from the eldest son of the founder of Walmart for its new metro Phoenix campus.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2022

ASU, UArizona ranked in top 10 in multiple online bachelor’s programs

Arizona’s two largest public universities are ranked in the top 10 for 2022 by U.S. News and World Report for multiple online bachelor’s programs.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2022

Latin superstar Bad Bunny bringing World’s Hottest Tour to Chase Field in Phoenix

Fans of Latin superstar Bad Bunny will have not one, but two opportunities to see him in a downtown Phoenix sports stadium this year after a new show was announced Monday.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 21, 2022

Democratic Arizona gubernatorial hopeful Marco Lopez says feds have failed at border

A Democratic Arizona candidate for governor with an expansive history around border issues says the federal government has failed to prevent what he called a "chaotic situation" in southern parts of the state.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 21, 2022

Only a matter of time until Arizona gas prices average $4 a gallon, analyst says

It's only a matter of months before most Arizona drivers are paying $4 a gallon for gas, according to an oil industry expert.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 20, 2022

Arizona schools chief Hoffman urges Legislature to act on spending limit measure

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman is worried politics and a noncommittal Legislature could jeopardize over $1.1 billion in school funding due to a 40-year-old spending limit.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2022

Arizona GOP gubernatorial hopeful Matt Salmon says political experience matters

With Kimberly Yee dropping out of the Arizona gubernatorial race earlier this week, Matt Salmon became the only major Republican candidate with a robust political background, a point he hopes resonates with voters.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 18, 2022

Battered by pandemic, FilmBar in downtown Phoenix closes after 11 years

FilmBar, a downtown Phoenix entertainment staple, has closed its doors after nearly 11 years, citing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2022

Over 1,000 Arizona high school sports games canceled this week due to COVID-19

Over 1,000 Arizona high school sports games have been canceled this week due to the omicron spread of COVID-19, the commissioner of officials for the Arizona Interscholastic Association said Friday.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022

Here’s a look back at the Phoenix weather records set in 2021

It wasn't as extreme as 2020, but 2021 brought several new heat records to Phoenix, according to the National Weather Service's climate year in review.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2022

Ducey gets support of 11 Arizona sheriffs on plan to secure southern border

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey gained the support of 11 county sheriffs for the draft of his plan to get the state's top politicians to join his efforts to secure the southern border.

ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2022

Loop 101 widening project in North Valley complete after 3 years

A project to widen the Loop 101 Pima Freeway in the North Valley is complete after three years of work, the Arizona Department of Transportation said Tuesday.