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 | May 7, 2021
Arizona DPS providing security to Secretary Hobbs over threats

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is providing security for Secretary of State Katie Hobbs in response to threats made to the Democrat over her opposition of the state Senate's audit of Maricopa County election results.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2021
Cinco de Mayo weekend DUI arrests in Arizona up over previous years

After a tame 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the number of Arizona drivers arrested for DUI went up again over the Cinco de Mayo weekend.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021
Arizona projected to add about 550,000 jobs by 2029

New projections from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity have the state adding approximately 550,000 jobs by 2029.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021
Sinema waiting on Biden camp to take ‘bold action’ at southern border

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is waiting for action to be taken on promises she said the Biden administration made to alleviate challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2021
Phoenix hits 100-degree mark for first time in 2021

Phoenix hit the 100-degree mark for the first time this calendar year on Wednesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2021
Major pharmacies in Arizona offering walk-in, same-day vaccine shots

Major pharmacies across Arizona are making it easier to get COVID-19 vaccines by offering same-day appointments and walk-in shots.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2021
Company that creates jobs for people with autism opens Phoenix center

A Delaware company that creates jobs for people with autism has opened an innovation and technology center in Phoenix.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2021
Ducey signs bill to allow 4-year degrees at community colleges

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Tuesday allowing Arizona community colleges to offer four-year degrees.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2021
Memorial service to be held Saturday for Chandler Officer Farrar

A memorial service will be held Saturday for Christopher Farrar, the Chandler police officer who was killed last week in the line of duty.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2021
Phoenix Zoo bringing back Cruise the Zoo event for summer months

The Phoenix Zoo is bringing back its popular drive-thru event, Cruise the Zoo, for the summer months.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2021
Hobbs says concerns validated about process of audit in Maricopa County

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs said her office's observers of the ongoing audit for the November 2020 Maricopa County election have seen their concerns validated about the process of the hand recount of the 2.1 million ballots.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2021
Ducey says Arizonans again have to look for work to get unemployment

Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday issued an executive order requiring Arizonans who receive unemployment benefits show proof they are looking for work.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2021
Arizona passes 5 million COVID-19 vaccine shots administered

Arizona officials said Friday the state passed 5 million COVID-19 vaccine shots administered. About 2.2 million people have been fully vaccinated.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2021
Evacuation order lifted for Flag Fire near Kingman

An evacuation order was lifted Friday for a community that was threatened by the Flag Fire burning near Kingman, officials said.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2021
UArizona mass vaccine site to scale back hours before closing in late June

The mass-vaccination site at the University of Arizona will scale back hours early next month before closing up shop in late June, school officials said Thursday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2021
Ken Bennett expects audit of Maricopa County ballots to meet deadline

Ken Bennett said he expects all 2.1 million ballots to be counted by the time the contract is up at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in two weeks.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2021
Phoenix gets first measurable rain in almost 2 months

It wasn't much, but Phoenix recorded its first measurable rain in almost two months on Tuesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2021
Arizona no longer requiring COVID-19 vaccine appointments at state sites

Arizona health officials on Tuesday announced the state is no longer requiring COVID-19 vaccine appointments at its state-run sites.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2021
Senate President Fann says finding answers goal of Maricopa County audit

Senate President Karen Fann insists the ongoing Maricopa County audit at Veterans Memorial Stadium is only being conducted to find answers.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2021
Phoenix expected to get rain showers Monday evening, Tuesday

For the first time in almost two months, Phoenix is expected to get rain showers, They're forecast to start Monday evening and continue through Tuesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2021
Arizona Democrats call on Ducey, Brnovich to investigate Senate audit

Arizona Democrats are calling on the state's top Republican leaders to investigate the state Senate's audit of Maricopa County election results.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2021
Arizona Gaming Department drafting new rules for gambling expansion

The Arizona Department of Gaming has started drafting new rules to accommodate for the gambling expansion signed last week by Gov. Doug Ducey.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2021
Arizona Dems file suit to stop Senate audit of Maricopa County election

The Arizona Democratic Party filed a lawsuit Thursday aimed at halting the state Senate audit of 2020 election results in Maricopa County.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2021
Christ says state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites could start taking walk-ins

Dr. Cara Christ, Arizona's top public health official, said Thursday state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites could start taking walk-ins as demand continues to decrease.