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 BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | May 10, 2025Mexican man sentenced to 10 years for drug distribution scheme, unlawful reentry
A 37-year-old Mexican man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for his connection to a drug distribution scheme and his own reentry into the U.S. after he had been removed in 2019.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2025Visit Mesa launches accessibility travel guide to help people with autism
Mesa became the country's first Autism Certified City in 2019, and it took its inclusion initiatives further by launching an accessibility travel guide on Monday.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | May 7, 2025Chinese barbecue concept Chubby Skewers making Arizona debut in Mesa
Chubby Skewers is bringing its northeastern Chinese barbecue to Arizona for the first time with a Mesa location set to open at the end of May.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2025Phoenix seizure part of 5-state, record-breaking drug bust
A record-breaking drug bust across five states, including Arizona, led to 17 arrests and over 400 kilograms of fentanyl seized.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2025Woman dies after colliding with stolen vehicle traveling wrong way in Phoenix
A woman died in Phoenix after a car collided with another on Wednesday that had been reported stolen earlier in the day, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 202521-year-old who drowned at Bartlett Lake recovered, identified
The body of a 21-year-old man who drowned at Bartlett Lake on Saturday was recovered on Sunday, authorities announced on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2025US Postal Service unveils new sorting and delivery center in Surprise
A new U.S. Postal Service sorting and delivery center opened in Surprise last month to better serve residents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2025Alice Cooper opens nonprofit teen center in Goodyear, 3rd Valley location
Goodyear saw the opening of Alice Cooper's Solid Rock, a nonprofit teen center organized by the locally-based rockstar, at a celebration on April 26.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2025Arizona high court rules family of murdered child can seek restitution for loss of future wages
The family of a murdered child can seek restitution for its future lost wages, according to a Wednesday decision from the Arizona Supreme Court.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2025Glendale PD to receive $600,000 investment in new technology to curb speeding
Each Glendale Police Department patrol car will soon receive new technology to crack down on speeding thanks to a $600,000 investment approved by the city council.
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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.