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 | Dec 3, 2019
City of Mesa to consider adding vaping to smoking regulations

The Mesa City Council will consider an ordinance that would place the same regulations on vaping that are currently on smoking.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2019
Scottsdale conservation center takes in 2 baby bobcats, 14 total animals

The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center said Monday the newcomers are two baby bobcats that were rescued in Arizona and 12 other animals that came from a center in California.
ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 1, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Here are some of the top stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 28, 2019
Scottsdale, Gilbert ranked among 10 best places to spend Thanksgiving

WalletHub ranked Scottsdale and Gilbert in the top 10 of the best places to go for Thanksgiving among the 100 largest U.S. cities.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 27, 2019
Rain and wind to blast Valley on Thanksgiving evening

Valley residents are in for a tame start to Thanksgiving, but should think twice before leaving the couch later in the day because of some potentially severe weather.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Nov. 22-24

Here are some of the top stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of Nov. 22-24.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2019
Arizona experts say opioid epidemic is driving kids into foster care

Arizona Helping Hands has already provided 863 cribs this year to children with parents fighting opioid addiction.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2019
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to make stops in Valley this weekend

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make stops at Walmarts in Chandler, Glendale and Mesa over a four-day span.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2019
Zac Brown Band bringing country tunes to the Valley next spring

The three-time Grammy award-winning Zac Brown Band will perform at Ak-Chin Pavilion on Mar. 29 as part of The Owl Tour.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2019
Phoenix school using tardiness boards to promote punctuality

Palm Lane Elementary School adopted tardiness boards at the start of the school year that display the number of students who are late each week.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2019
‘Bachelor Live’ kicking off nationwide tour in Mesa in February

"Bachelor Live" is kicking off its nationwide tour at the Mesa Arts Center on Feb. 13 for those who want to see the makings of true love in person.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Nov. 15-17

Here are some of the top stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of Nov. 15-17.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Nov. 8-10

Here are some of the top stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of Nov. 8-10.
ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2019
Valley doctor warns too much screen time could affect young kids’ brains

A Valley doctor is warning families about screen time usage for young children after a recent study showed that too much of it could affect the development of their brains.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 25-27

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of Oct. 25-27.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2019
ADOT sees jump in litter complaints due to new reporting methods

A pair of new reporting methods have helped the Arizona Department of Transportation receive more complaints about litterbugs in recent months.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2019
Glendale proposition would raise salaries for the city’s politicians

Proposition 424 would raise the annual salary for council members to 1% less than the median annual salary for Glendale city employees.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019
Here’s what will be new at the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open

A new multi-level general admission venue, a new-look main tournament entrance and upgrades to viewing areas at several holes highlight this year's changes.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2019
Pizza Hut to test plant-based meat, round box at Phoenix location

Pizza Hut is introducing a plant-based meat pizza served in a round pizza box at the 36th Street and Thomas Road location beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2019
Mesa decreases items accepted in recycling program

The city of Mesa has adjusted its recycling program by limiting the amount of accepted items in an effort to offset rising costs and contamination.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 18-20

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of Oct. 18-20.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2019
Brewer: Assessor resigning would show admission of wrongdoing

Jan Brewer believes an indicted county official isn't resigning from his position because it would be an admission that his alleged actions were wrong.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2019
Illumination light show coming to West Valley, keeping Tempe location

The West Valley will get a taste of the world's largest drive-through animated light show this holiday season.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 11-13

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of Oct. 11-13.