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 | Apr 22, 2021
Watch satellite time lapses of Phoenix, Chandler, Lake Mead on Earth Day

As part of Earth Day, Google recently unveiled a video feature that draws upon nearly four decades of satellite imagery to show how climate change has affected the planet. Phoenix, Chandler and Lake Mead were all spotlighted.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2021
Red flag warning in effect across metro Phoenix due to high winds

A red flag warning was in effect across metro Phoenix and most parts of the state Wednesday due to the threat of high winds leading to fire concerns and blowing dust.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2021
Ducey vetoes strict sex ed legislation, issues order requiring review

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have made Arizona's sex education laws among the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ issues, instead issuing an executive order that requires related curriculum to be posted online for parents to review.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2021
Dr. Cara Christ says her children will continue wearing masks at school

Dr. Cara Christ, Arizona's top public health official, said she will continue having her children wear masks at school, a day after Gov. Doug Ducey rescinded an order requiring them.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2021
30,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments still available at Arizona-run sites

Arizona health officials said Monday approximately 30,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain available for this week at state-run sites.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2021
Arizona Gov. Ducey rescinds order requiring masks in schools

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday rescinded an order that directed K-12 schools to require masks, citing high vaccine totals among teachers and faculty.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2021
Arizona investigating 298 COVID-19 cases among vaccinated people

The Arizona Department of Health Services said Thursday it was investigating 298 cases of COVID-19 among individuals who had received the vaccine.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2021
Finalists selected for ADOT safety message contest as voting starts

Voting for the fifth annual Arizona Department of Transportation safety message contest is underway.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2021
Arizona recommends J&J vaccine pause after blood clot reports

The Arizona Department of Health Services said it is recommending a pause for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after reports Tuesday of blood clots in a small group of women who received the shots.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2021
Arizona Gov. Ducey meets with Sen. Kelly, others during DC visit

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey met with U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly and others on Monday as part of his two-day visit to Washington, D.C.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2021
Christ expects state-run vaccination sites to close by end of June

Dr. Cara Christ, Arizona's top public health official, said Monday its state-run mass vaccination sites will likely close by the end of June.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2021
Arizona health director not worried over slashed J&J vaccine allotment

Dr. Cara Christ, Arizona's top public health official, said Friday there's no concern over the state's Johnson & Johnson vaccine allotment being cut for next week.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2021
FBI search for Robert Fisher continues 20 years after Arizona murders

Almost 20 years later, authorities are still seeking a man who is suspected of murdering his family in Scottsdale.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2021
Here’s what you need to know for the D-backs’ home opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks open their 2021 home schedule on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. It will be the first time the team has hosted fans at Chase Field since 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2021
Salt River Tubing to begin 41st season on May 1

After a shortened season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Salt River Tubing will make its return next month.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2021
Arizona Gov. Ducey announces new state National Guard leader

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Thursday Brig. Gen. Kerry L. Muehlenbeck as the new leader of the state National Guard.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2021
Here are Arizona’s 10 richest people in 2021, according to Forbes

Forbes released its annual list of world billionaires on Tuesday and Arizona was once again represented.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2021
Eegee’s return to metro Phoenix to start with Gilbert location this summer

Popular Tucson fast food chain Eegee's has announced new details about its return to metro Phoenix.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2021
UArizona to allow guests for May graduation ceremonies

The University of Arizona announced Tuesday it was planning to allow guests for May graduation ceremonies as COVID-19 cases remain low.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2021
Phoenix to flirt with 100-degree temperatures over Easter weekend

Phoenix will flirt with triple-digit temperatures over the Easter weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2021
Phoenix temperature hits 90 degrees for the first time in 2021

Phoenix reached 90 degrees for the first time in 2021 on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2021
Arizona says it will allow Pima County to set up vaccine sites with FEMA

Dr. Cara Christ, Arizona's top public health official, said Friday the state would allow Pima County to work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to set up COVID-19 vaccine sites, a reversal of its stance from earlier this week.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2021
Maricopa Community Colleges set to resume classes after cyberattack

The Maricopa County Community College District is set to resume classes Monday after a cyberattack shut down learning for a week.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2021
Phoenix teacher placed on leave over contact with students

A Phoenix teacher was placed on leave Wednesday pending an investigation over his contact with students, according to the Deer Valley Unified School District.