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 | Jul 21, 2020
Appeals court rules in favor of Gov. Ducey in Prop. 123 lawsuit

A federal appeals court ruled in favor Tuesday of Gov. Doug Ducey, vacating an earlier decision that said he acted illegally by withdrawing money from a state land trust to fund education without congressional approval.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2020
Arizona School Board Association asks for more local power in reopening plan

The Arizona School Board Association sent a letter Monday to Gov. Doug Ducey asking for more guidance at local levels when it comes to the state's plan to reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2020
SRP extends disconnection moratorium, some late fees to resume

Salt River Project announced Monday it would be extending its disconnection moratorium until Oct. 1 in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2020
GCU revises back-to-school plan for fall semester due to coronavirus

Grand Canyon University on Friday became the latest Arizona college to adjust plans for the fall semester because of the state's continued battle with coronavirus.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2020
Arias prosecutor Martinez disbarred in Arizona over ethics case

A prosecutor best known for winning a conviction in the Jodi Arias murder case was disbarred Friday in Arizona, less than a week after sexual harassment allegations in an ethics case against him were reinstated.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2020
Banner Health utilizing 1,000 out-of-state workers for coronavirus response

Banner Health confirmed Friday it is utilizing about 1,000 out-of-state workers to help combat the continued rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Arizona.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2020
Gov. Ducey sticks to plan to resume in-person learning for Arizona schools

Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday stuck with his plan to resume in-person instruction during the middle of August for Arizona schools.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2020
Record set with more than $11M in sales of Arizona specialty plates

The Arizona Department of Transportation announced Thursday an annual record of more than $11 million in sales of specialty license plates.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2020
ADOT to replace roundabouts at I-17, Happy Valley Road in north Phoenix

The Arizona Department of Transportation is set to replace roundabouts in north Phoenix this weekend as part of an ongoing $50 million construction project.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2020
Phoenix police release video of May shooting that left man dead

Phoenix police released body cam footage Wednesday of an officer-involved shooting from May that left a 40-year-old man dead.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2020
Canopy by Hilton to open hotel in Old Town Scottsdale in September

Canopy by Hilton is preparing to open a new property in Old Town Scottsdale later this year.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 2020
Records show several complaints against trooper who shot Dion Johnson

Records released Monday showed several complaints against the Department of Public Safety trooper who fatally shot Dion Johnson in late May.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2020
Poll: Arizonans’ coronavirus concern growing as Ducey approval falls

Arizonans are becoming more concerned with the coronavirus pandemic while Gov. Doug Ducey's approval is falling, according to new polling from OH Predictive Insights released Monday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2020
Gov. Ducey announces $120K to support first responder mental health

Gov. Doug Ducey announced Monday his office awarded $120,000 in funding to support first responder mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2020
Ducey has lowest coronavirus approval rate of all governors, survey says

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has the lowest approval rating for the handling of the coronavirus pandemic of all governors, according to a survey published Tuesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2020
Arizona bars file lawsuit against Gov. Doug Ducey over shutdown

A group of Arizona bar owners has filed a lawsuit contending Gov. Doug Ducey didn't have the authority to shut them down last week.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2020
Gov. Ducey outlines plans to increase coronavirus testing across Arizona

Gov. Doug Ducey outlined plans Thursday to increase coronavirus testing across Arizona amid a continued surge in cases.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2020
Arizona schools chief Hoffman scolds Trump on threat to cut funding

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman on Thursday pushed back against a threat from President Donald Trump to cut funding for schools that don't fully reopen for in-person instruction during the coronavirus pandemic.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2020
Trader Joe’s to open Tempe location near ASU campus on Friday

Arizona State University area shoppers will soon have a new option for groceries. Trader Joe's will open on the northeast corner of University Drive and Rural Road on Friday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2020
White House official: Younger people at fault for Arizona, national virus surge

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Monday a continuing surge in coronavirus cases in Arizona and across the nation can be attributed to a lack of responsibility among younger people.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2020
Lesko, Gosar pushing for Peoria to become Space Force headquarters

Two Arizona Republicans are pushing for a West Valley city to be selected as the headquarters of the U.S. Space Force Command.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2020
Tucson mayor blames coronavirus surge on Ducey reopening the state

Tucson's mayor told CNN on Wednesday that the surge of coronavirus cases in Arizona is a direct result of Gov. Doug Ducey reopening the state in mid-May.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2020
Pence: Feds to assist Arizona with health care personnel, surge capacity

Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday federal authorities were ready to assist Arizona with health care personnel and surge capacity needs as coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in the state.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2020
Mountainside Fitness cited in metro Phoenix for defying Ducey’s order

The CEO of Mountainside Fitness said Tuesday that he has been cited in multiple metro Phoenix cities for staying open and defying Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order.