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 NEWS | Apr 26, 2025Police seeking public’s help in solving stabbing death near downtown Phoenix
A man was found dead from a stabbing in downtown Phoenix earlier this week, and police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2025Man convicted of sexually abusing 3 children gets life sentence plus 91 years
A man received a life sentence in prison plus an additional 91.5 years for repeated sexual abuse of three children, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced on Friday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 24, 2025US 60/Grand Avenue reopens after crash in Peoria blocked traffic for hours
Part of US 60/Grand Avenue was closed for several hours in Peoria due to a crash Thursday night.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 16, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs: Tariffs are hurting Arizona small businesses and their customers
Gov. Katie Hobbs and Rep. Greg Stanton spent Tuesday focused on how tariffs are affecting breweries and other small businesses in Arizona.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Apr 10, 2025Upcoming electric vehicle showcase gives Phoenix drivers chance to try EVs
Phoenix drivers who haven't yet felt the difference between a gas and electric vehicle can at a showcase on April 19 at South Mountain Community College.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Apr 9, 2025RFK Jr. stumps in Phoenix for health legislation, including banning soda through SNAP
RFK Jr. was in Phoenix on Tuesday to thank Arizona legislators for bills that align with his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2025Interim Chief Michael Sullivan steps down, search for Phoenix police leader starts over
Phoenix is reopening its police chief recruitment after interim Chief Michael Sullivan withdrew his candidacy and announced he was stepping down.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 6, 2025Deadly crash closes south Phoenix freeway early Sunday morning
A driver was killed in a crash overnight that left the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway closed early Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 202512-year-old named Arizona’s 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, moves on to global Lego competition
A 12-year-old boy from Peoria was named 2025 Mini Master Model Builder at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona. He now moves on to a global competition in Denmark.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Mar 29, 2025Eggstasy celebrating new Queen Creek location with lifetime pancakes for 3 lucky guests
If you need an endless source of pancakes, you may find treasure in the form of a golden pancake at the new Eggstasy location in Queen Creek.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 28, 2025The Promenade Scottsdale shopping center adds 3 new tenants in fashion, fitness
The Promenade Scottsdale shopping center has seen three new retailers join its outdoor selection, headlined by a fitness center backed by Jennifer Anniston.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 26, 2025Luxury apartment complex in Peoria starts leasing ahead of May opening
Greystar this week announced a luxury apartment in the West Valley, Marlowe Peoria Place, is now preleasing ahead of its expected opening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2025West Valley zoo welcomes new baby reticulated giraffe
The Wildlife World Zoo earlier this month welcomed a baby reticulated giraffe, and visitors can meet her at the West Valley venue now.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 7, 2025US 60 Hassayampa Rest Area near Wickenburg to close for renovations
The Hassayampa Rest Area on the U.S. 60 highway east of Wickenburg will close for renovations, ADOT announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2025Roof of Ahwatukee apartment building collapses as firefighters battle blaze
The roof of a two-story apartment building collapsed as firefighters battled a blaze in Ahwatukee on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2025Tolleson school district agrees to spend $25M on Isaac district lifeline
The Tolleson and Isaac school districts agreed to a lease-purchase agreement that would provide Isaac with a financial lifeline amid crisis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2025Over 1,800 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl seized in Phoenix drug bust
More than $3.4 million worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl was seized in a Phoenix drug bust on Monday, the Arizona DPS announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2025Weekend Wrap: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from Jan. 24-26
From the governor saying Arizona won't help with immigration raids to Academy Awards-nominated movies screening at local theaters at a discount, here are the weekend's top stories.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2025Arizona GFD, partners awarded nearly $25 million for Colorado River Basin restoration
The Arizona Game and Fish Department received a $24.5 million award to be used for restoration efforts within the Colorado River Basin.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2025Olympic medalist Gary Hall Jr. from Arizona recounts escape from LA wildfire: ‘It was mayhem’
Mere minutes separated Olympic gold medalist Gary Hall Jr. seeing the Palisades Fire break out and escaping his home, he said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2025Man dead, another hospitalized from connected incidents in west Phoenix
A shooting in west Phoenix left one man dead and another hospitalized with detectives searching for leads, authorities said on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2024Phoenix driver dies after car crashes through fence, drops 30 feet onto I-17
A driver died after his vehicle crashed through a chain-link fence and dropped 30 feet onto Interstate 17 in Phoenix, authorities said Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 16, 2024Cold cases: Phoenix, Tempe police departments arrest homicide suspects in 2003, 2008 cases
The police departments in Phoenix and Tempe on Friday announced separate arrests in cold case homicides from over 15 years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2024Silver Alert issued for 63-year-old Phoenix man with medical condition
The Arizona Department of Public Safety on Friday issued a Silver Alert for a Phoenix man with a medical condition who had gone missing.