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 | Jul 1, 2021Phoenix could get thunderstorms over Fourth of July weekend
It's possible fireworks won't be the only thing lighting up the sky over Phoenix during the Fourth of July weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2021Brnovich says Arizonans deserve election confidence as audit rolls on
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said Thursday people deserve confidence in the election system as the contentious audit of Maricopa County results rolls on more than two months after it started.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2021Female Sumatran tiger comes to Phoenix Zoo for breeding program
The Phoenix Zoo has a new female Sumatran tiger, 10-year-old Joanne, as part of a breeding program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2021Jill Biden, Douglas Emhoff conclude COVID-19 vaccine tour in Phoenix
Jill Biden and Douglas Emhoff toured a clinic in Phoenix on Wednesday as part of the Biden administration’s nationwide tour to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2021Phoenix Children’s breaks ground on campus in Avondale
Phoenix Children's broke ground Wednesday on its freestanding emergency department and multi-specialty clinic in Avondale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2021Entries being accepted for the Arizona wildlife calendar photo contest
Entries are now being accepted for the annual Arizona wildlife calendar photo contest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2021Advertising executive Beau Lane enters Arizona secretary of state race
Advertising executive Beau Lane became the latest Republican to join the field in hopes of becoming Arizona's next secretary of state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2021Maricopa County says election equipment won’t be used again
Maricopa County officials said Monday they will no longer use election equipment subpoenaed by the Arizona Senate for the ongoing audit of the 2020 election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2021Monsoon storms with wind, dust, rain set to blanket Phoenix this week
Monsoon season is set to make its first notable presence in metro Phoenix this week with wind, dust and rain in the forecast.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2021Final COVID-19 vaccine shots at state-run sites administered Monday
The final shots at a state-run COVID-19 mass vaccination site will be administered Monday, marking the end of a more than five-month operation to combat the deadly virus in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2021MCAO to dismiss charges against man charged in Valley officer’s death
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office filed a motion Friday to dismiss charges against the man behind of the wheel of the vehicle that struck and killed a Valley police officer in Scottsdale more than two years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2021Peoria firefighters help woman deliver baby at home
As the sun peeked out over the sky for the first time Wednesday morning, Peoria firefighters received a call they will never forget.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2021Republican Steve Gaynor announces 2022 Arizona governor run
Steve Gaynor announced Friday his candidacy for Arizona governor in 2022, one election cycle after he was narrowly defeated by Katie Hobbs for secretary of state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2021Rapper J Cole bringing The Off-Season Tour to Phoenix this fall
Grammy Award-winning rapper J Cole is bringing his upcoming tour to Phoenix in the fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2021Arizona license plate production back to normal after aluminum shortage
Production for Arizona license plates has been caught up after a worldwide aluminum shortage caused a temporary interruption earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2021Heavy traffic expected downtown for Suns playoff game, D-backs tilt
Another busy night of sports in downtown Phoenix between the Suns and Diamondbacks is expected to lead to increased traffic Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2021Phoenix could get first measurable rain in 2 months on Wednesday
It's been a long time since Phoenix has received measurable rain, but the dry stretch could come to an end Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2021Arizona Rep. Shawnna Bolick announces run for secretary of state
Another Republican has entered the race to become Arizona's next secretary of state as Rep. Shawnna Bolick announced her candidacy Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2021AZGFD plans to haul nearly 3 million gallons of water to thirsty wildlife
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is planning to haul nearly 3 million gallons of water to thirsty wildlife this year, a record number as drought conditions worsen.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2021Victim recounts run-in with suspect accused in West Valley shootings
A man who encountered the suspect accused in a string of shootings in the West Valley considers himself lucky after a close call the night before the crime spree.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2021Phoenix breaks daily heat record for second straight day
For a second consecutive day, a heat record has been eclipsed in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021Gubernatorial candidate Matt Salmon wants to turn back Arizona’s blue shift
Republican Matt Salmon said one of his motivations in running for governor is to avoid another high-profile Arizona political position from flipping to Democratic control.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021Season tickets on sale for Phoenix arts center’s first Broadway season
Season tickets are now on sale for Madison Center for the Arts' first Broadway season set to kick off in August.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2021UArizona issues loss of recognition to chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha
The University of Arizona issued a loss of recognition status to a fraternity due to student code of conduct violations, the school announced Tuesday.