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 | Jun 30, 2020
Most of Tonto National Forest closing Thursday due to fire concerns

Most areas within Tonto National Forest are closing ahead of Fourth of July weekend in an effort to limit the potential for wildfires.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2020
Ducey delays reopening of Arizona schools as coronavirus cases surge

Gov. Doug Ducey announced the reopening of Arizona schools will be delayed as the state continues to grapple with an increase in coronavirus cases.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2020
Ducey shuts down bars, nightclubs, gyms for 30 days as virus cases surge

Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday ordered bars, nightclubs, gyms, movie theaters and water parks to close for at least 30 days amid a surge of coronavirus cases in the state.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2020
Tempe City Council unanimously accepts $2M Antonio Arce settlement

The Tempe City Council voted Thursday to accept a $2 million settlement agreement with the family of a 14-year-old boy who was killed in a 2019 police shooting.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2020
Ducey urges more caution as Arizona cases rise: ‘You are safer at home’

Gov. Doug Ducey urged Arizonans to take more caution Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to rise throughout the state.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence to make visit to Arizona next week

The White House announced Wednesday that Vice President Mike Pence will make a visit to Arizona next week.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2020
Ducey to use $850M in coronavirus relief bill funding for Arizona schools

Gov. Doug Ducey announced Wednesday an allocation of $850 million in funding from the coronavirus relief bill for Arizona schools, a portion of which will aid schools during the upcoming year.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2020
Tucson police chief offers resignation after in-custody death comes to light

Tucson's police chief offered his resignation Wednesday after an in-custody death from April came to light and three officers resigned as a result.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2020
Top Arizona health official maintains state reopened at correct time

Arizona's top public health official maintained Friday the state reopened at the correct time during the coronavirus outbreak.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2020
AMC, other metro Phoenix movie theaters announce reopening plans

AMC, the nation's largest movie theater chain, and others across metro Phoenix have announced plans to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2020
Maricopa County medical group wants Ducey to mandate mask policy

A group of Maricopa County medical professionals wants Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to mandate a mask policy in public as cases continue to rise across the state.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2020
Sen. Sinema says Gov. Ducey’s coronavirus priorities are misguided

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema believes Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's priorities in handling the coronavirus outbreak are misguided.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2020
Rep. Ruben Gallego among leaders calling for mask mandate, state action

U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego is among a growing list of Arizona leaders calling for state officials to take action to mitigate the increased spread of coronavirus.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2020
Paradise Valley mansion with mountain views listed for $5.25 million

A Paradise Valley mansion with mountain views recently hit the market at a $5.25 million asking price.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2020
Phoenix Mayor Gallego expects masks to be part of daily lives for long haul

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego told CNN Thursday she expects masks to be a vital accessory for the long haul as Arizona grapples with a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2020
Maricopa County announces first heat-related deaths of year

Maricopa County officials on Thursday announced its first heat-related deaths of the year.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2020
Here are instances of Arizona Gov. Ducey not wearing a mask in public

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday he wears a face mask in public places and will continue to do so when he can't properly social distance. Ducey's own Twitter feed tells a different story.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2020
Officials say Arizona hospitals have enough capacity for COVID-19 patients

Officials said Thursday that Arizona hospitals have enough capacity for coronavirus patients as positive cases and hospitalizations rise in the state.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2020
Maricopa County encourages wearing masks in public as virus cases rise

Maricopa County public health officials are encouraging individuals to wear face masks in public as coronavirus cases in metro Phoenix rise at record rates.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2020
Scottsdale movie theater reopens while others plan return, mull options

A Scottsdale movie theater reopened Wednesday while others across metro Phoenix are mulling their options during the coronavirus outbreak.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2020
Stage 2 fire restrictions to expand across Coconino, Kaibab forests

Two national forests in northern Arizona will move to stage two fire restrictions on Saturday because of increased danger.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2020
$22 million shelter for at-risk animals opens in Phoenix

Heidi's Village, located near 40th and Van Buren streets in Phoenix, opened its nine-building shelter campus in April.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2020
Former Arizona health director: State could need new stay-at-home order

The former director of the Arizona Department of Health Services said Monday the state could need a new stay-at-home order if coronavirus trends he calls "disturbing" continue.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2020
Phoenix City Council passes budget, $3M funding for police oversight board

The Phoenix City Council on Monday passed its annual budget, which included $3 million in funding for a police oversight board.