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 | Jan 12, 2021
Retired Peoria fire captain dies after 10-year battle with occupational cancer

A retired Peoria fire captain has died after a 10-year battle with occupational cancer, the department announced Tuesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2021
UArizona, GCU set to become coronavirus vaccination sites

Two Arizona universities are prepping to become coronavirus vaccination sites as the state opens up the shots to more residents.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2021
Ducey reaffirms COVID plan, vaccine hopes in State of the State address

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey reaffirmed his commitment to his plan for getting the state through the coronavirus pandemic and touted his hope for the vaccine returning life to normal Monday in his annual State of the State address.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2021
Christ says 45% of eligible Arizonans in Phase 1A have received vaccine shots

Dr. Cara Christ said Friday only 45% of Arizonans eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine in Phase 1A have got the shots as many counties have either moved or are close to moving into the next phase of distribution.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2021
Meghan McCain calls rioters ‘scum of the Earth,’ wants Trump removed

Meghan McCain delivered a strong message Thursday against President Donald Trump and rioters who took over the U.S. Capitol a day earlier.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2021
Arizona politicians react to election riots at US Capitol

Arizona politicians on both sides of the aisle made their thoughts known Wednesday as riots unfolded at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., while the certification of the Electoral College vote was underway.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2021
US Rep. Paul Gosar objects to Electoral College votes for Biden in Arizona

Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar led an objection Wednesday to the 11 Electoral College votes in Arizona for President-elect Joe Biden.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2021
UArizona to offer most classes online to start spring semester

The University of Arizona will offer a majority of its classes online to start the spring semester because of continued high coronavirus case numbers, university officials announced Tuesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2021
Hoffman says Arizona teachers to start receiving COVID-19 vaccine in 2 weeks

Arizona's schools chief said Monday the state's teachers are expected to start receiving the coronavirus vaccine in about two weeks.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2021
Pinal is only Arizona county in Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations

Almost a month after coronavirus vaccinations started in Arizona, Pinal County is the only one in the state to have moved into Phase 1B of its plans.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2021
Here’s a look back at the Phoenix weather records set in 2020

2020 was an abnormally hot year in Phoenix, leading to several broken records and extended periods of blistering heat.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2020
Ducey issues order to speed up COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Arizona

Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at speeding up distribution of the coronavirus vaccine in Arizona.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2020
ADOT pushing distracted driving campaign ahead of texting ban

The Arizona Department of Transportation is re-upping its distracted driving campaign ahead of a statewide texting ban that will go into effect Friday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2020
Sen. Kelly speaks with Gov. Ducey, asks for more COVID-19 mitigation

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona spoke with Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday to discuss rising coronavirus cases and hospitalizations and the Democrat senator's desire for increased mitigation strategies in the state.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2020
Pima County Board of Supervisors votes to implement mandatory curfew

The Pima County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to implement a mandatory curfew as coronavirus continues to surge in the state.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2020
Freeze warning issued for Tuesday for parts of Maricopa County

A freeze warning has been issued for parts of Maricopa County beginning at midnight Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2020
Arizona house speaker: Legislature won’t overturn election results

Despite continued pressure from surrogates of President Donald Trump, Republican Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers said Friday the state Legislature cannot and will not overturn the certified Nov. 3 election results.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2020
Arizona health officials lay out plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

With the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine expected to be available in Arizona this month, state health officials on Friday laid out a plan for distribution and the priority list for those wanting to receive the treatment.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2020
Electric-vehicle company finishes 1st construction phase of Arizona facility

A California-based electric-vehicle company has completed the first phase of construction on its facility south of Phoenix, the company announced Tuesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2020
Freeze warning issued for Friday in metro Phoenix, other parts of Arizona

A freeze warning was issued for Friday in metro Phoenix and other parts of Arizona by the National Weather Service.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2020
Gov. Ducey bashes Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward: ‘Practice what you preach’

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey bashed the state's GOP Chair Kelli Ward on Wednesday, who earlier in the week used choice language intended for the Republican governor after he certified the state's election results.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2020
Ducey signs order to allow restaurants to expand outdoor dining space

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed an executive order Wednesday that allows restaurants to expand their outdoor dining space in an effort to slow the coronavirus spread.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2020
Democrat Mark Kelly sworn in as next US senator from Arizona

Mark Kelly was sworn into the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, officially giving Arizona two Democratic senators for the first time in almost 70 years.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2020
Sinema among Arizona Democrats who haven’t heard from Gov. Ducey

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is among the list of Arizona Democrats demanding stricter coronavirus measures who hasn't been in contact with Gov. Doug Ducey despite the pandemic worsening again in the state.