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 | Aug 20, 2020Ducey asks Arizonans to ‘stay the course’ as virus numbers improve
Gov. Doug Ducey asked Arizonans Thursday to continue with mitigation strategies that have helped decrease coronavirus case metrics across the state in past weeks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2020Phat Scooters relocating HQ, opening manufacturing facility in Phoenix
A Valley-based scooter company is relocating its headquarters and opening a manufacturing facility in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2020Invest In Ed returned to November ballot by Arizona Supreme Court
The Arizona Supreme Court returned Wednesday the Invest In Education initiative to the November ballot, overturning an earlier ruling from a lower court.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2020Phoenix Symphony cancels 2020-21 season due to coronavirus
The Phoenix Symphony announced Monday it had canceled the 2020-21 season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2020Trump slams Biden’s immigration plan, touts border wall in Yuma speech
President Donald Trump slammed Joe Biden's immigration plan and touted continued construction of the border wall Tuesday during a campaign speech in Yuma.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2020Phoenix sets daily heat record for second straight day, hits 115 degrees
Phoenix set a daily heat record for a second consecutive day, hitting 115 degrees at about 3:45 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2020Arizona woman among speakers at Democratic convention
A woman whose father’s coronavirus death made national news is among the Arizonans scheduled to speak during this week's Democratic National Convention.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020Maricopa County unveils schools-specific dashboard for reopening
Maricopa County unveiled Friday a schools-specific coronavirus dashboard designed to give metro Phoenix residents a better look into when in-person instruction should begin.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020Arizona prisons director says state quickly testing inmates for COVID-19
The top official of Arizona’s state prisons said an initiative to test all inmates for coronavirus is being carried out at a faster rate than anticipated.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2020Monsoon storm brings dust, rain to West Valley
A monsoon storm brought dust and rain to the West Valley on Thursday, attempting to make up for what's been a lackluster season so far.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2020Arizona schools chief calls out districts for resuming in-person learning
Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman called out Arizona districts Thursday that intend to resume in-person learning despite counties not meeting recommended benchmarks to reopen.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2020Ducey: Arizona may not know state’s pick for president on Election Day
Gov. Doug Ducey says don't be surprised if Arizona doesn't announce the state's winner for the presidential election on Election Day in November.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2020Mountainside Fitness continues legal battle against Ducey over benchmarks
The legal battle between Mountainside Fitness and Gov. Doug Ducey continued Wednesday as the health club filed a motion of contempt against the governor over newly released benchmarks for businesses to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2020Mesa officer injured in collision on US 60 remains in critical condition
A Mesa police officer who was injured in a collision on U.S. 60 Tuesday remains in critical condition, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2020Metro Phoenix school district to offer in-person learning starting Monday
A metro Phoenix school district will begin offering in-person instruction Monday, going against recommendations provided by state health officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2020Kaibab, Coconino forests to restart fire restrictions due to lack of rain
The Kaibab and Coconino national forests are set to restart fire restrictions later this week due to a lack of rain during the monsoon season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2020Arizona provides requirements for gyms to reopen during virus pandemic
Arizona health leaders provided Monday the necessary steps required for gyms and fitness centers to reopen as required by a judge's decision from last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2020Sheridan defeats Arpaio in primary for Maricopa County Sheriff
Jerry Sheridan has defeated Joe Arpaio in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Sheriff, The Associated Press confirmed Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2020How Arizona counties fare in meeting in-person learning benchmarks
Here's a county-by-county breakdown of how they fare in meeting the benchmarks released Thursday for schools to return to in-person learning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020Ducey draws praise from White House for Arizona’s coronavirus response
Gov. Doug Ducey drew praise from President Donald Trump for Arizona's coronavirus response during a visit to the White House on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020Mountainside Fitness CEO expects to reopen health clubs Tuesday
Mountainside Fitness CEO Tom Hatten is confident he will be able to reopen his health clubs next Tuesday after a judge ruled the state must give those in the industry a way to apply for reopening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2020Insurer reverses course, will provide COVID-19 coverage for Arizona schools
Arizona’s largest insurer for schools reversed course Tuesday, saying it would provide liability coverage for claims related to COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2020Sonora Quest says lab still facing backlog of 3,535 COVID-19 tests
Arizona’s largest testing lab was still facing a backlog of 3,535 COVID-19 tests Monday, a day after Sonora Quest Laboratories had said its once-extensive logjam would be cleared.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2020Excessive heat warning extended as Phoenix ties another daily record
An excessive heat warning for the metro Phoenix area was extended by a day as Arizona's capital tied another daily record Monday.