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 NEWS | Nov 8, 2021Arizona Humane Society waiving all adoption fees for senior pets in November
The Arizona Humane Society is waiving all adoption fees in November for its senior pets ages six and older.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 20212021 Arizona State Fair sets attendance record with nearly 1.6 million visitors
Arizona State Fair enthusiasts returned to the annual event in record fashion in 2021 after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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GENERAL NEWS | Nov 4, 2021
The Importance of Virtual Offices and the Evolution of Virtual Office Rentals for Entrepreneurs in Spain
The Importance of Virtual Offices and the Evolution of Virtual Office Rentals for Entrepreneurs in Spain In recent…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2021Employee COVID-19 vaccination rates high at Arizona hospitals as deadlines pass
Arizona hospitals have reported high employee COVID-19 vaccination rates as the deadline for many to receive the inoculation or risk losing their jobs passed earlier this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11 underway in metro Phoenix
Shots are already in the arms of some children ages 5-11 in metro Phoenix, less than a day after the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine cleared its final hurdles from national health advisers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2021Arizona to provide $15 million to support those experiencing homelessness
Arizona announced Tuesday that it will distribute $15 million in federal funding for three projects aimed at supporting those experiencing homelessness.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2021Arizona Senate President Karen Fann to retire after 2022 legislative session
Arizona Senate President Karen Fann, a key figure in the highly publicized audit of Maricopa County's election results, announced Monday she would retire following the 2022 legislative session.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2021Police seek help finding suspect accused of fatal hit-and-run in Phoenix
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect accused in a fatal hit-and-run in Phoenix, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2021Phoenix Police launches informational web page for DOJ investigation
Phoenix Police on Thursday launched an informational web page to track the progress of the Department of Justice's investigation into the department's potential civil rights violations and abuses of power.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2021Ducey to continue fight against vaccine, mask mandates in Arizona
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says he doesn't plan to stop his pursuit against the implementation of vaccine and mask mandates in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2021Arizona Cardinals game to jam freeways Thursday evening for commuters
The Arizona Cardinals host the Green Bay Packers in the weekly Thursday night NFL game, an event that will jam metro Phoenix freeways during rush hour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2021Phoenix Police expanding recruiting efforts as numbers continue to fall
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said the department is expanding its recruiting efforts across the state and nationally as officer numbers continue to decrease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2021Canadian airline Swoop set to begin winter service at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
Canadian airline Swoop is set to restart winter service next week at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport after international travel restrictions were recently lifted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2021Arizona Game and Fish warn about pumpkins attracting wildlife
Your spooky Halloween pumpkin designs might not scare away wildlife, the Arizona Game and Fish Department warns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021Watch: Services for MCSO deputy killed in line of duty
Watch Tuesday's memorial service for Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy Juan "Johnny" Ruiz, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion to perform at Waste Management Phoenix Open’s 16th hole
There will be a different reason to cheer at the upcoming Waste Management Phoenix Open when two popular country music acts perform on the fairway of the famous 16th hole of the golf course.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2021Coldplay bringing tour to State Farm Stadium in Glendale next year
Grammy Award-winning rock band Coldplay is inviting its Arizona fans to "Viva La Vida" next May when it makes a tour stop at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2021Circle K introducing frictionless checkout at Tempe store, other Arizona locations
Circle K has introduced frictionless checkout at a Tempe store with plans to expand the technology to several Arizona locations in the coming weeks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2021Arizona makes $5 million more available to help small business recovery
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has made $5 million more in funding available to aid small businesses recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and recent weather-related damages.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2021Latter-day Saints temple in Mesa set to reopen after 3-year closure for renovations
A nearly century-old Latter-day Saints temple in Mesa is set to reopen soon after being closed for more than three years for renovations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2021MCSO deputy’s decision to donate organs applauded by Penzone, others
The decision by a Maricopa County Sheriff's deputy who died Monday in the line of duty to donate his organs is one that could end up saving lives, a move applauded by many.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2021Alcoholic frozen dessert concept Buzzed Bull Creamery coming to Scottsdale
An alcoholic frozen dessert concept is coming to Old Town Scottsdale later this month. Buzzed Bull Creamery will open mid-October at the Scottsdale Waterfront retail center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2021Arizona awards $9.4M in statewide tourism recovery grants
More than 40 Arizona businesses and organizations will receive about $9.4 million in grant funding as part of a partnership between the governor's office and the state's tourism office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2021Students save Scottsdale bus driver who suffered medical emergency during route
Quick action from students on a middle school bus in Scottsdale helped save a driver who suffered a medical emergency Friday morning.