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 | Oct 10, 2019
Temperature in Phoenix could dip into 50s for 1st time since May

The Phoenix temperature could dip into the 50s on Friday morning for the first time since May, according to the National Weather Service.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2019
Scottsdale-based Harkins Theatres offering popcorn in stores

Harkins Theatres is now offering its popcorn in select retailers across Arizona, the chain announced Wednesday in a press release.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2019
World’s biggest bounce house returning to Valley

Get ready for some springy times because the world's biggest bounce house is making a return to the Valley.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2019
Phoenix launches billboard campaign to combat homelessness

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on Tuesday launched a billboard campaign to help provide services for people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 4-6

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of Oct. 4-6.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2019
Here is a guide on what to know for the 2019 Arizona State Fair

Here's a guide on what to know about the 2019 editions of the Arizona State Fair, from food to attractions to music to parking.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2019
Tour de Fat fundraiser bike parade returns to Tempe this weekend

The annual Tour de Fat bike parade and fundraising effort to support local bike-related nonprofits returns Saturday for the 20th year.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2019
Arizona Special Olympics athlete qualifies for Boston Marathon

Carla Simon secured her spot in the Boston Marathon by finishing with a time of 5 hours and 21 minutes in her most recent qualifying race.
ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2019
Phoenix Fire’s new arson dog, Sonny, is department’s 1st in 6 years

A furry, 65-pound sniffing machine named Sonny is one of the Phoenix Fire Department's newest employees.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from September 27-29

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of September 27 to 29.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2019
$300 million project on I-17 north of Phoenix aims to reduce congestion

The Arizona Department of Transportation is planning to make the drive less congested by widening 23 miles as part of a $300 million project.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2019
Mark Kelly discusses Arizona GOP email, Sinema censure on ‘The View’

Mark Kelly addressed a fundraising email targeted at him by Arizona's GOP and a potential censure vote against Kyrsten Sinema during a Wednesday interview.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2019
Valley could see heavy rain Monday from remnants of tropical storms

Moisture from two passing tropical storms and a Pacific low pressure system could drop more than an inch of rain in the Valley on Monday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from September 20-22

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of September 20 to 22.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2019
Mesa woman could be a contestant on next season of ‘The Bachelor’

A 26-year-old Mesa woman is set to be a contestant on the next season of ABC's hit shot "The Bachelor."
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2019
Valley students use positive message links for Suicide Prevention Month

Students from 11 schools across the Valley have come together for a paper link initiative for suicide prevention awareness.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2019
Off-duty DPS troopers describe stopping Valley wrong-way driver

Off-duty Arizona DPS troopers Thomas and Vanessa Sevilla were driving on State Route 101 in Glendale on Friday when they spotted something off.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from September 13-15

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of September 13 to 15.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2019
Phoenix introduces outreach vans to assist residents with 2020 census

The city of Phoenix is aiming to make it easier for residents to participate in the 2020 census.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from September 6-8

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of September 6 to 8.
ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2019
Owner of Brat Haus opening doughnut shop in Phoenix

DōH! is set to open adjacent to Brat Haus' second location near 16th Street and Bethany Home Road on Sept. 12, according to a press release.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2019
E-scooter pilot program coming to downtown Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix is the newest area in the Valley that will explore the use of e-scooters. A six-month pilot program is coming to the area.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2019
Monsoon storm rolls into Valley for the first time in a month

The first monsoon storm in a month hit the Phoenix area with rain, lightning, flooding and power outages on Wednesday evening.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from August 23-25

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of August 23 to August 25.