Danny Shapiro

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.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2021
Katie Hobbs issues apology to former legislative staffer in discrimination case

Arizona Secretary of State and governor candidate Katie Hobbs released a video Wednesday in which she apologized to a former legislative staffer who was awarded millions in a discrimination case stemming from a firing during Hobbs' tenure as the Senate's Democratic leader.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2021
Phoenix area expected to get rain, cooler temperatures on Thursday

Rain and cooler temperatures are on the way to Phoenix on Thursday after an unusually warm start to December.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2021
Ducey says Biden administration ‘does not care’ about border safety as Yuma crossings surge

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey blasted the Biden administration Tuesday during a visit to the border in Yuma, where officials say crossings are surging.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2021
Maricopa County pilot program allows unvaccinated kids to stay in school after COVID-19 exposure

Maricopa County is piloting a program that allows unvaccinated students to remain in school after COVID-19 exposure with hopes to expand the policy countywide early next year.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2021
Eegee’s opening Mesa location, its second in the East Valley, in mid-December

Eegee's has set an opening date for its second foray into the East Valley, this time in Mesa.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2021
Phoenix Suns stars Booker, Paul team up with Jordan, Giannis – as investors

Phoenix Suns stars Devin Booker and Chris Paul and Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald are reportedly among the investors in a secondary watch marketplace.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 1, 2021
72-year-old daily heat record broken in Phoenix on Wednesday

Phoenix hit 85 degrees at about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, breaking the daily heat record of 83 degrees set in 1949, according to the National Weather Service.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 30, 2021
ASU fraternity raises more than $60K for TGen, shaves heads in honor of former member

An ASU fraternity has raised over $60,000 for a former member who used to work for TGen in Phoenix before his 2020 death.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2021
Phoenix to get highs in upper 70s, no rain for Thanksgiving, into weekend

Those who chose to stay in Phoenix for Thanksgiving will be rewarded with beautiful weather on the holiday and into the weekend.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2021
Sheena, Phoenix Zoo’s Asian elephant, dies at age 50

The Phoenix Zoo said goodbye to its 50-year-old Asian elephant, Sheena, for the final time Monday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2021
Arizona Humane Society volunteer honored with lifetime service award

An Arizona Humane Society volunteer who has logged nearly 30,000 hours was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award for her contributions to the nonprofit.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2021
Senna House hotel to open at former home of Don & Charlie’s in Scottsdale next month

A new boutique hotel is set to open in Old Town Scottsdale next month at the former home of iconic restaurant Don & Charlie's.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2021
Phoenix to mandate employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

The city of Phoenix is mandating employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 18, citing an executive order from President Joe Biden requiring compliance as a federal contractor.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2021
Arizona DPS boss Silbert says fentanyl ‘most dangerous drug’ as overdose deaths increase

Arizona Department of Public Safety Director Col. Heston Silbert said the agency has maintained a heavy focus in getting fentanyl off the streets as overdose deaths in the nation hit record highs.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2021
Gas prices in Arizona to be highest at pump in Thanksgiving history, expert says

Arizonans are set to pay record prices at the gas pump next week for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to an industry expert.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 16, 2021
Grand Canyon University freezing tuition on Phoenix campus for 14th straight year

Grand Canyon University announced on Tuesday it had extended its streak of freezing tuition on its Phoenix campus for a 14th consecutive year.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2021
Watch playful Phoenix Zoo rhino wow crowd by balancing tree trunk

The Phoenix Zoo's newest animal had guests saying "rhi-no way!" this past weekend with his brute strength and slick moves.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2021
Arizona’s Sinema says she ‘shut out noise’ to help build $1T infrastructure bill

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said Monday the lengthy process to bring the $1 trillion infrastructure bill to light wasn't possible without working across the aisle and tuning out criticism that has followed in recent months.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2021
$100 million in federal funding to expand high-speed broadband in Arizona

Arizona will use $100 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to expand high-speed broadband in areas of need throughout the state, Gov. Doug Ducey announced Monday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 11, 2021
Penzone says continued MCSO losses weigh heavily on agency

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said his agency's latest loss of life Wednesday is weighing heavy on a group that has suffered over a dozen deaths in the past year and a half.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2021
Highland Prep West breaks ground on new campus in Avondale

Highland Prep West broke ground Monday on its new campus in Avondale that will serve up to 600 students per year at full capacity.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2021
Gas prices rising in Arizona, expected to stay high with holiday season approaching

Gas prices continue to rise in Arizona and likely won't slow down with the holiday season approaching, according to an oil industry expert.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2021
Gulfstream building $70 million aircraft service center at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

A new $70 million aircraft service center is coming to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation announced Tuesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2021
Arizona to provide more than $2 million in programs to help children

Arizona is investing more than $2 million in programs aimed at helping children recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and for at-risk youth.