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 | Nov 9, 2020Senator-elect Mark Kelly forms bipartisan transition team
Senator-elect Mark Kelly on Monday formed a 13-person bipartisan transition team of experts in preparation for taking over office from outgoing U.S. Sen. Martha McSally.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2020Chances of recount in Arizona slim, top elections official says
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs believes the chances of an automatic recount being triggered for the state's presidential race are miniscule.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2020Maricopa County Attorney Adel remains in serious condition after fall
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition after she suffered a head injury earlier this week, officials said Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2020Phoenix expecting weekend cool down, Flagstaff to get snow
A hot week in Phoenix highlighted by the warmest November day in city history will soon be replaced by cooler temperatures and rain chances.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2020Arizona’s election chief rips AG Brnovich for Sharpie probe
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs criticized Attorney General Mark Brnovich for getting involved in the Sharpie conspiracy that has been debunked by election officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020Airbnb warns against house parties in Arizona during Halloween weekend
Online vacation rentals marketer Airbnb is warning against throwing house parties in Arizona during Halloween weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020VP Pence, in Arizona, says enthusiasm for Trump greater now than in 2016
Vice President Mike Pence told KTAR News 92.3 FM's The Mike Broomhead Show on Friday he believes enthusiasm for President Donald Trump is greater now than it was in 2016.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2020Arizona doles out $1.6 million in funding for food banks
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Thursday the state is providing more than $1.6 million to help food banks during the holiday season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2020Scottsdale, Gilbert preparing for new mayors as Election Day nears
Scottsdale and Gilbert are preparing to elect new mayors next week and will replace a pair of Republicans who are leaving office in different ways.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2020Live blog: President Trump, VP candidate Harris campaign in Arizona
Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Wednesday are making a final push to grab votes in the battleground state of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2020Trump, Harris visit Arizona on Wednesday in final pitch to voters
Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will be in Arizona on Wednesday to make their pitches to voters less than a week before Election Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2020Arizona’s top health official warns to stay vigilant as COVID-19 cases rise
Arizona top public health official, Cara Christ, released a video Tuesday warning residents to remain vigilant as coronavirus cases in the state continue to rise.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2020Chandler police arrest suspect in 2019 theft of $200K in hockey gear
Chandler police have arrested a suspect accused of stealing $200,000 in hockey equipment from a rink in 2019, the department announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2020Republicans hosting 4 Trump events Tuesday in metro Phoenix
Three prominent Republican leaders are traveling to metro Phoenix on Tuesday to campaign on behalf of President Donald Trump as Election Day nears.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2020Phoenix partially restores bus service to pre-COVID levels
The city of Phoenix on Monday partially restored its bus service to levels before the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2020Phoenix middle school shuts down in-person learning due to COVID-19
A Phoenix middle school shut down in-person learning Friday and is asking students and staff to quarantine for at least 14 days following four positive coronavirus tests.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2020Phoenix bracing for cooler weather, possible rain early next week
Cooler weather and precipitation may finally be on their way to Phoenix early next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2020Biden calls out Arizona’s Ducey for not having statewide mask mandate
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden called out Arizona's Republican Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday for not having a statewide mask mandate as coronavirus cases across the state and U.S. surge again.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2020Arizona Humane Society saves 8-year-old dog with blood transfusion
An 8-year-old Yorkie mix can still enjoy belly rubs and tail wags after a recent blood transfusion saved her life.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2020Containment on Horse Fire burning near Prescott up to 32%
Crews continue to make progress against a wildfire that has burned close to 10,000 acres near Prescott.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2020Sen. McSally says she would vote yes on Amy Coney Barrett confirmation
U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona revealed Tuesday her intention to vote yes to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2020Eegee’s returning to metro Phoenix with 5 locations set to open in 2021
Popular Tucson fast food chain Eegee's is bringing its signature frozen drinks to metro Phoenix next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2020Phoenix breaks another daily heat record, hits 102 degrees
The mercury reached 102 degrees in Phoenix on Friday, breaking the daily record of 101 degrees set in 1991.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2020Arizona Secretary of State Hobbs still dealing with election misinformation
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs' biggest worry ahead of Nov. 3 is one she's been fighting for months -- misinformation.