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 | Aug 21, 2019
Website ranks Gilbert as 12th safest city in nation to raise a child

A review website has again ranked the Phoenix suburb as one of the nation's safest cities to raise a child in its 2019 report.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from August 16-18

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of August 16 to August 18.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2019
Brewer: Wrong-way drivers always an Arizona problem, but not publicized

A former Arizona governor said wrong-way drivers were prevalent during her tenure, but didn't receive the same type of notoriety they do today.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from August 9-11

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of August 9 to August 11.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2019
Downtown Donut Festival to return to Phoenix for 2nd year

The Downtown Donut Festival will return to Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix on Nov. 17 for the second straight year.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2019
Phoenix Sky Harbor ranked as second-best airport in nation

Airport advice website The Points Guy ranked Sky Harbor as the second-best airport for 2019 out of the 50 busiest U.S. airports.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2019
Phoenix-based health care network rolling out new diabetes care service

The Arizona Care Network is rolling out a new service that will allow diabetes patients to have more guidance and understanding when addressing symptoms.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from August 2-4

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of August 2 to August 4.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 26-28

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of July 26 to July 28.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2019
Witty Phoenix street signs hope to take sting out of pavement projects

Construction projects are typically a hassle, but Phoenix is hoping a little wit will go a long way in easing potential frustrations from drivers.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 19-21

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of July 21 to July 23.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2019
Cellar Fire south of Prescott burning more than 6,400 acres

The Cellar Fire was burning 6,450 acres with no containment as of Wednesday afternoon, according to an update from the Prescott National Forest.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2019
Pop star Post Malone bringing Runaway Tour to Glendale

Pop star Post Malone is coming to Glendale's Gila River Arena in November as part of his Runaway Tour, he announced Monday on Twitter.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 12-14

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of July 12 to July 14.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2019
See KTAR News’ best and cutest pics from All-American Pet Photo Day

KTAR News employees shared their best pictures of their cute, furry friends in celebration of Thursday's All-American Pet Photo Day.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2019
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 5-7

Here are some stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the hoilday weekend of July 5 to July 7.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2019
O.H.S.O. Brewery to open second location in Sky Harbor Airport

A popular Phoenix brewing company is opening its second location inside Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Friday at Terminal 4.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2019
Can’t touch this! MC Hammer to perform at Arizona State Fair

Rapper MC Hammer and C&C Music Factory will perform at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 25, the fair's final weekend.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2019
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway named ADOT’s Airport of the Year

The Arizona Department of Transportation on Thursday named the East Valley hub its 2019 Airport of the Year, the third time it has been honored.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2019
Used car mogul is new richest person in Arizona, Forbes says

A used car mogul who is the founder of the nation's fourth-largest used car retailer is Arizona's new richest person, according to Forbes.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2019
Two country music artists added to Arizona State Fair lineup

A day after the first musical guest for the 2019 Arizona State Fair was announced, two more guests were rolled out Wednesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2019
Winter weather pattern could accelerate Arizona fire season

An abnormal weather pattern could lead to more fires throughout Arizona before the peak of monsoon season, according to a Phoenix-area scientist.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019
Ducey visits Trump at White House for workplace mobility discussion

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday visited President Donald Trump at the White House as part of a bipartisan discussion on workforce mobility.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019
Mayor Kate Gallego boosts light rail during state of Phoenix address

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego identified continued light rail funding as the top priority for the city in the near future in her state of the city address.