Dani Birzer
Content Producers
Phoenix
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Dani is a 27-year-old trans nerd who uses he/him and they/them pronouns. He is a self-proclaimed gamer cat dad and married to the love of his life. Dani lives by the motto "Use common sense, not comic sans."
He has been working in multimedia publication since 2018, having earned his Bachelor's degree at Savannah State University in Journalism, a certificate in Film Production from Georgia Film Academy, and a Master's degree in Broadcast Journalism from American University.
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Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Dani Birzer
Nearly $20 million were disbursed across Arizona to support organizations serving the homeless.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Dani Birzer
Around $100 million in medical debt relief will be dispersed among Arizonans very soon.
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Dani Birzer
Reach and throw, don't go!
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:14 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
"In the past 10 years, 23 people in our community have lost their lives to unsecured loads or dangerous debris.”
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:58 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Multiple individuals reported their mail being taken from their postal boxes early Tuesday morning.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:41 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Today on Olivia’s Book Club, Olivia Fierro suggests hitting the bookstore this year!
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:16 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
This showcase is all about the improvements smart tech has made for the Phoenix area and beyond.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 11:49 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
“His story is inspiring, motivating--that’s what leaders do.”
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:07 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer and AZFamily Digital News Staff
Police believe impairment and speed were factors in the crash.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 9:31 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer and Casey Torres
A man and a woman are dead after being shot and killed in north Phoenix early Saturday morning.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 1:07 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
It happened on Feb. 25, 2022.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 12:52 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
They're leaving Sunday on the adventure of a lifetime.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:04 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
There's lots to do to kick off the first week of June!
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 2:56 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Rubi Lopez, 23, was four months pregnant.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:05 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
SRP just donated an EV to West-MEC students wanting to learn how to work on electric vehicles.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 1:28 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Looking for a dog? Now might just be the right time to adopt.
Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 7:11 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Angels on Patrol are headed to Africa to make the trek of a lifetime.
Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 12:18 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The park reopen around 4 p.m. Sunday.
Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 11:28 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The man died from his injuries.
Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:19 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The road closure is expected to last through the morning.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 2:08 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The deputies say the area has a lot of visitors.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:09 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The driver was arrested on various charges, including aggravated DUI.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 8:37 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
No injuries were reported.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:05 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
From tequila tasting to dog festivals, there's a lot happening near you this weekend.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 12:50 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer and AZFamily Digital News Staff
Airbnb is launching its program to prevent disruptive parties over Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekend.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 11:49 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
BLM is instituting its seasonal fire restrictions, beginning in western Arizona.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 10:01 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Phoenix Sky Harbor is doing something about the rise in illegally parked vehicles around the airport campus.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 9:38 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The YMCA is hosting its swim safety classes for summer 2023 now!
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The victim was identified as 43-year-old Jeremy Alan Gruis.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:35 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
A lucky winner took $50,000 and turned it into $200,000, thanks to PowerPlay.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 9:23 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
A group of local 5th graders won a national STEM competition.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 12:43 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Troy Wagner reportedly made approximately $300,000 over a four-year period.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 10:41 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Oliver will be stopping this July at the Arizona Financial Theatre.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 7:18 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Investigators are working to learn more about the incident and identify a suspect.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The shooting happened during a large party in an AirBnB home near Los Arboles Drive and Kenwood Lane
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 8:37 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
He died at the hospital from his injuries, according to police.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 8:22 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
A man has been arrested after a shooting broke out in a south Phoenix neighborhood Saturday night.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 7:17 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
No information is available about any injuries sustained in the fire.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The driver of the moped died at the hospital.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 1:01 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
All five are in stable condition.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 3:27 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
There's a lot to do in the Valley this week.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 2:52 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Peat's Purpose is looking to educate and mentor through sports and educational programming in the Valley.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 1:17 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
A woman is dead after being killed during an alleged hit-and-run.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 11:20 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
You can expect these tips and more all summer long!
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 3:24 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Barry Bostwick will be returning to Phoenix to celebrate 48 years of Rocky Horror Picture Show glory.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Arizona Game and Fish is looking to rehome a record number of tortoises this year.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:02 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The man still has not resurfaced.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 11:43 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
Two people are a little wealthier after Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 9:39 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer and AZFamily Digital News Staff
A man is dead after being shot dead at a south Phoenix home early Sunday morning.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 9:04 AM MST
|By Dani Birzer
She and her husband, a veterinarian, just welcomed twins in March.