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 | Mar 20, 2020
Arizona no-kill shelter offering free adoptions before closing due to virus

The largest no-kill shelter in Arizona is offering free adoptions at its main location before closing it for two weeks because of coronavirus.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2020
Ducey shuts down bars and dine-in options in virus-affected counties

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday announced a series of executive orders, including shutting down bars and dine-in options in counties that have been affected by the coronavirus.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020
Coconino County reports first presumptive case of coronavirus

Coconino County Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported its first case of coronavirus.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020
Valley prepares for another round of rain as high country readies for snow

After a wet week in the Valley, more rain is expected Wednesday while the high country readies for snow.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2020
ASU, UA, NAU keeping classes online through end of semester due to virus

Arizona State, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona on Monday announced they are keeping all classes online through the end of the spring semester because of ongoing coronavirus concerns.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2020
Libraries in metro Phoenix announce closures due to coronavirus concerns

Libraries across the Valley are closing and canceling programs because of continued coronavirus concerns.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2020
Arizona leaders announce statewide closure of schools due to coronavirus

Arizona leaders on Sunday announced the statewide closure of schools for at least two weeks because of the effects of coronavirus.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2020
Coronavirus cases in Arizona reach 10 after second reported in Pima County

The second presumptive case of coronavirus in Pima County was announced Friday evening, bringing the total amount of cases in Arizona to 10.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2020
Arizona AG files lawsuit to stop mailing of ballots over virus fears

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich on Friday filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes, claiming a decision made earlier in the day to mail ballots because of coronavirus fears is illegal.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2020
McSally says frustration growing over lack of speed of coronavirus testing

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona said Friday that frustration is growing over the nation's lack of speed in testing for coronavirus.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2020
Hail, heavy rain pelt parts of Valley during lunch hour

Heavy rain and hail pelted parts of the Valley on Friday during lunch hour, the continuation of a busy week of precipitation.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2020
Late Maricopa County mail ballot plan for Democratic primary blocked

Maricopa County officials' attempt to add a last-minute early ballot option for Tuesday's presidential preference election was blocked.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2020
Ducey signs bill to give Arizona $55 million to combat coronavirus

Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday signed a bill that will allocate $55 million for Arizona health officials to combat coronavirus.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2020
Metro Phoenix doused by rain again ahead of evening commute

Metro Phoenix again got a heavy dose of rain ahead of Thursday's evening commute.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2020
Maricopa County recorder: Tuesday election will go on despite coronavirus

Everything from sports leagues to concerts have seen cancellations and postponements in the past 24 hours because of coronavirus, but that won't be the case for Tuesday's presidential preference election in Arizona.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2020
Tempe creates new award to honor fire captain killed in 2018

The city of Tempe has created a new award to honor a fire captain who was killed off-duty in 2018.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2020
O.H.S.O. opens location inside Gateway Airport in Mesa

O.H.S.O. opened inside Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport on Tuesday, the brewery's first location at the airport and seventh total in metro Phoenix.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2020
ASU moving to online classes because of coronavirus concerns

Arizona State University is transitioning to online classes starting Monday because of coronavirus concerns, President Michael Crow announced Wednesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2020
Ducey issues public health emergency for Arizona due to coronavirus

Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday issued a declaration of public health emergency for Arizona due to continuing coronavirus concerns.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2020
Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin bringing Latin vibes to Glendale this summer

Fans of Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin will get to spend a night this summer loving the Latin pop stars in the Valley.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2020
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice to open first Arizona shop in Chandler

A Florida-based Italian ice company is set to make its Arizona debut next month and plans to expand throughout metro Phoenix over the next few years.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 10, 2020
Dems say no live audience at Phoenix debate amid coronavirus fears

The Democratic National Committee on Tuesday announced that Sunday's debate at the Arizona Federal Theatre will not feature a live audience amid growing coronavirus fears.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2020
Man wins $450K jackpot at Vee Quiva casino in Valley

One spin of the wheel landed a man a hefty payout at a Valley casino on Friday. Joseph M. won about $450,000 on a Wheel of Fortune jackpot at Vee Quiva in Laveen.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 5, 2020
Scottsdale first responders monitored after contact with coronavirus patient

Scottsdale first responders who evaluated a patient in the past week who later tested positive for coronavirus are being closely monitored and kept off the job, the city confirmed Thursday.