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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2024East Valley teen beaten by brass knuckles says halt on possible weapon ban ‘disheartening’
An East Valley teen who was beaten in a 2022 brass knuckles attack and has pushed for a ban on the weapon in Arizona said he was told the Legislature won't take any action on it this session.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2024Maricopa County announces 2 additional cases of measles, more possible exposure sites
Maricopa County announced two more cases of measles Thursday, about two weeks after an initial case involving an international visitor was confirmed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2024Clint Hickman says threats deterring Arizonans from seeking office
Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman believes continued vitriol is driving people away from elected positions in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2024Gilbert estate with go-kart track, 6,000-square-foot man cave listed for $20 million
Have a spare $20 million lying around? If so, there's a Gilbert estate that has a go-kart track, a 6,000-square-foot man cave and much more that just hit the market.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2024Clint Hickman becomes 2nd Maricopa County supervisor to not seek reelection
Clint Hickman announced Thursday he would not seek reelection to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2024Arizona Sen. TJ Shope believes ‘magic mushrooms’ could help those suffering from PTSD
Arizona Republican Sen. T.J. Shope is hoping to pass a bill that would legalize "magic mushrooms" with the purpose of helping those suffering from PTSD.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2024Arizona State Fair announces 2024 dates, birthday theme for 140th anniversary
The Arizona State Fair will return in September with a birthday theme as the event celebrates its 140th anniversary.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2024Most highway closures lifted but northern Arizona bracing for another round of winter weather
The highways in northern Arizona were mostly reopened Friday after the region was pummeled by winter weather this week, but another round of disruptive storms was expected heading into the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2024Gilbert Police release photos, more information on youth violence cases
The Gilbert Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in five youth violence cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2024Man rescued in Arizona after Apple Watch notifies deputies of rollover crash
Authorities in Arizona were able to rescue a man last week after his Apple Watch let dispatchers know he crashed his car.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2024Here’s a look back at the Phoenix weather records and trends from 2023
It's doubtful Phoenicians want to relive last year's heat, but the nonstop scorching weather was the theme for 2023 in Arizona's capital city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2023Arizona State Parks offering free annual pass, other prizes in photo contest
Arizona State Parks and Trails is trying to get residents outdoors this holiday season and is offering a host of prizes as part of its photo contest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2023Phoenix breaks daily heat record on shortest day of the year
It's the shortest day of the year, but Phoenix just could not resist setting a daily heat record on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2023Expect a rainy week in Phoenix ahead of the Christmas holiday
Phoenix could see its heaviest rainfall in nearly nine months this week ahead of the Christmas holiday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2023Arizona woman details being missing in forest for 3 days after getting lost on walk
An Arizona woman was rescued last week after she spent three days in the forest with her dog and no phone in frigid December temperatures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2023Phoenix breaks nearly 85-year-old daily heat record on Wednesday
It's December, but the heat in Phoenix is taking no time off as an 84-year-old daily record was broken on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2023Maricopa County Sheriff Penzone says he’s moving on at right time, proud to rehab agency
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone is entering his final month leading an agency he says he is proud to have turned around following the departure of his predecessor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 30, 2023Standpipe for Rio Verde Foothills water service approved, providing long-term solution
The rural community of Rio Verde Foothills has a long-term water solution after a standpipe was approved Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 29, 20232 Arizona county officials indicted on election interference charges from 2022
Two Arizona county officials have been indicted on election interference charges stemming from their conduct in 2022, officials announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2023Outgoing Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone reflects on toughest days on the job
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone knows what his toughest days on the job will be after he departs the office at the start of the year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2023Phoenix Police’s Tyler Moldovan to throw out 1st pitch for World Series Game 5
Phoenix Police officer Tyler Moldovan, who was injured in a 2021 shooting, will throw out the first pitch before Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2023Sold! 1st pieces of former Arizona shipping container border wall go at auction
Some bidders can now proudly call pieces of Arizona's former shipping container border wall their own.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2023Tempe City Council votes to increase age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21
The Tempe City Council unanimously voted Thursday to increase the purchasing age of tobacco from 18 to 21.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2023TikTok concert featuring Cardi B, Niall Horan, more coming to Mesa
TikTok is bringing a live global music event to Mesa later this year and it'll feature Cardi B, Niall Horan and other artists.