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 | Jun 16, 2021Arizona Department of Gaming releases draft rules for sports betting
The Arizona Department of Gaming released draft rules for sports betting on Tuesday and reaffirmed it remains on track to begin by the start of the NFL season in September.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2021ASU will comply with Gov. Ducey order on COVID-19 vaccine policy
Arizona State University President Michael Crow said Tuesday the school will comply with an executive order issued by Gov. Doug Ducey to block key elements of its COVID-19 vaccination policy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2021Lake says Ducey, former viewers helped spur Arizona governor run
Former local TV anchor Kari Lake said a message from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey following her departure from Fox 10 in March helped spur interest into what has become a run to succeed him.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2021Single tickets for ‘Hamilton’ at Gammage go on sale Monday
Single tickets for "Hamilton" for its five-week run this fall at ASU Gammage will go on sale Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2021Stolen vehicle led to crash in Phoenix that killed 3, injured 7, police say
A five-vehicle wreck involving a Phoenix bus that left three people dead and seven injured Thursday was caused by a driver in a stolen car, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2021Senate candidate Brnovich recently had ‘positive’ talk with Trump
Republican Senate candidate Mark Brnovich said Friday he's recently talked with former President Donald Trump, who has called out the current state attorney general for not pushing election fraud claims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2021Republican Arizona AG Mark Brnovich announces run for US Senate
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Thursday he is entering the race for U.S. Senate in 2022, where he will aim to unseat Democrat Mark Kelly.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2021Excessive heat warning issued for Phoenix as 115-degree temps expected
An excessive heat warning was issued for most of next week in Phoenix as temperatures are expected to eclipse 115 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2021Eegee’s to open location in Gilbert next month
Eegee's long-anticipated return to metro Phoenix is right around the corner with its Gilbert location expected to open next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2021Aluminum shortage leads to pause in Arizona license plate production
A worldwide aluminum shortage has led to a temporary interruption in the state's license plate production, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2021Crews focus on remaining hotspots in Phoenix recycling plant fire
Crews were focusing Monday on remaining hotspots in the Phoenix recycling plant fire that prompted the largest response in the city fire department's history.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2021Ducey to promote National Guard leader Muehlenbeck to major general
Gov. Doug Ducey will promote Arizona National Guard leader Kerry Muehlenbeck to the rank of major general in a ceremony in Phoenix on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2021Here’s when Arizona’s state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites will close
A day after Arizona health officials announced their seven state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites would be shuttered by June 28, a schedule of their closing dates was released.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2021Phoenix updates fire code to allow solar panels on more roof space
The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday voted to update regulations to make it easier and more cost effective for residents to have solar panels installed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2021Arizona to close all state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites by June 28
Arizona health officials on Thursday announced all state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites will close by June 28 as operations will shift to community-based opportunities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2021Arizona man identified by stomach tattoo arrested for role in Capitol riots
An Arizona man was arrested for his role in the Jan. 6 riots in Washington, D.C., after his stomach tattoo from a 2012 booking photo was matched to body-worn footage from inside the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2021Hobbs vows transparency, accountability if Arizona governor
Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is promising transparency and accountability regarding Arizona's most pressing issues if she's elected the state's next governor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2021Valley political consultant says Kari Lake is ‘top-tier’ candidate for governor
A Valley political consultant believes former TV anchor Kari Lake has all the tools to be a leading candidate for Arizona governor in 2022 as long as she's able to fundraise at a high level.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2021Former TV anchor Kari Lake announces run for Arizona governor
Former Valley TV anchor Kari Lake announced Tuesday she is running for Arizona governor and launched a website promoting her candidacy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2021Officials say half of ballots counted in audit of Maricopa County election
More than half of the 2.1 million ballots have been tallied in the Arizona Senate's audit of results of the 2020 Maricopa County election as a third daily shift of counting is set to be added, officials said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2021Phoenix Law Enforcement Association holding fundraiser for fallen officer
The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association is holding a fundraiser to assist the family of an officer who was killed Monday night after his vehicle was hit by a red-light runner.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2021Tempe approves deal to renovate Diablo Stadium, keep Angels past 2035
The city of Tempe has agreed to commit $50 million to renovating Diablo Stadium as part of a deal that will keep the Los Angeles Angels in their longtime spring training home at least through 2035.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2021Hot, sunny weather expected in Phoenix for Memorial Day weekend
Forecasters expect a healthy dose of sun and triple-digit temperatures in Phoenix over Memorial Day weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2021UArizona to shut state-run COVID-19 vaccination site next month
The University of Arizona COVID-19 state-run mass vaccination site announced plans Thursday to shut down operations at the end of next month.