About
Damon Allred is a web editor for KTAR.com and serves as the Arizona State reporter and a web editor for ArizonaSports.com. Born and raised in the Valley, Damon has lived in the metro Phoenix area for most of his life. He began covering ASU in fall 2024 and also co-hosts the State of the Sun Devils Podcast. When he’s not doing something involving sports, it’s likely you’ll find Damon at a movie theater or a trail up north.
Expertise
- Sports and news writing
- Photography
Education
- Mesa Community College — Journalism program
- Eastern Arizona College — Music education program
Social media profiles
- X: @iamdamonallred
- Instagram: @iamdamonallred
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 18, 2026Mesa shooting investigation closes US 60 area of Greenfield Road
The shooting occurred near Greenfield Road and the US 60 freeway around 2:30 p.m., and the surface road was closed in both directions to allow for an investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2026Former NHL head coach Dave Hakstol named new ASU hockey coach
Hakstol steps in for Greg Powers, who is parting ways with the university as it faces increasing scrutiny over the collapse of Matthew Mayich during a workout.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2026ASU expected to name new hockey coach with Greg Powers on leave
Dave Hakstol was previously the head coach of the expansion Seattle Kraken.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2026Mayich attorney: ASU hockey coach replaced phone after workout, hasn’t ‘done anything right’
The Mayich family's understanding is that Powers was receiving death threats, which led to him replacing the device.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2026ASU hockey coach Greg Powers placed on leave in wake of Matthew Mayich’s hospitalization
Powers issued a statement supporting the decision: 'I believe this will allow the review to proceed thoroughly, independently and without distraction.'
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 20, 2026Professional pickleball tour partners with Arizona facility, makes capital investment
The AAG's pickleball facility will be renamed to "PPA Campus at Arizona Athletic Grounds" to reflect the tour's year-round operations takeover.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 20, 2026Gov. Hobbs says state will do what it can to expedite Grand Canyon water treatment plan
Officials are nearing an agreement to retrieve about 200,000 gallons of water per day from the Bright Angel Creek intake beginning Nov. 16.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2026Gun goes off during group fight near Tempe In-N-Out, leaving 1 person hospitalized
The suspect involved in the incident fled the scene and the search to find him is ongoing, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2026Pedestrian struck while in Phoenix crosswalk, killed
The woman had disregarded traffic signals and was crossing when signals were indicating it was not yet safe to do so, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2026Arrest made in Phoenix collision that left bicyclist dead
The driver of the white GMC pickup truck involved in the collision left the scene before police arrived. The truck was located two days later.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2026Phoenix given Certified Autism Center designation, is nation’s largest municipality with honor
To earn the designation, more than 80% of city employees in front-facing roles were specially trained to help people who are autistic or sensory-sensitive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2026Phoenix Zoo invites guests to bring their dogs for ‘Tails on the Trails’ event
The Phoenix Zoo will have regulations in place, such as requiring all dogs attending to be at least 6 months old and up to date on required vaccinations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2026Power AZ program offering bill assistance for middle-income APS, SRP customers
Customers who make up to the state median income -- roughly $4,890 per month for single households or $9,400 for families of four -- may be qualified for a state-sanctioned program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2026Body of 46-year-old man found along Colorado River following Grand Canyon flooding
The man was found near Crystal Rapids, which is about a 25-mile hike from Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, where the flooding occurred.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2026Grand Canyon hotel accommodations to close Monday following flash flooding
Dry camping will still be available, as South Rim spigots will be shut off while faucets in bathrooms will still be utilized. Campers will have spigot access elsewhere.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 23, 2026Dust storm hits Valley with remnants of storm from southeast
The system came amid an extreme heat warning that began Aug. 17 and is expected to last until Aug. 28.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after 18-year-old woman found safely
The Surprise Police Department said that Mariana Magana-Morfin was located and is safe.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 21, 2026ADOT narrows 2026 safety message contest down to 10 finalists
Voting to determine the two winners, which will then be displayed above highways throughout the Valley, is open online until Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2026Arizona man to pay up to $30M in restitutions after pleading guilty to investment fraud
Authorities said they have not yet identified all victims involved who would receive the restitutions, and they ask anyone who believes they are a victim to fill out an online questionnaire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2026Supervisor Thomas Galvin sworn in as SRP board member
Galvin was previously critical of how Turning Point Action outspent the Clean Energy Team ahead of the April 7 election by vast margins but still lost the majority.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Peoria resident struck and killed by train in Flagstaff, police say
Jason Cataldo, 21, was believed to be "laying on the tracks" at the time of the collision, according to the Flagstaff Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2026Gallego, Kelly urge FAA to revisit Phoenix flight path plans amid noise concerns
The target date for implementation was already delayed last month from February 2027 to June 2027 due to feedback the agency has received.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2026Man critically injured after being shot, crashing car into an Avondale home
There was a group of people believed to be responsible for the shooting, but they fled the area and have not been found, according to investigators.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2026Flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor late former Tempe Mayor Harry Mitchell
Current Tempe Mayor Corey Woods praised Mitchell as being responsible for the creation of Tempe Town Lake, as well as helping to select downtown Tempe as the location for its city hall.