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 | May 19, 2025Arizona Science Center seeks community input on renewal initiative
Arizona Science Center is entering a transformational stage in its ongoing effort to increase its appeal, and it's asking for the community's input on how best to achieve it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2025Kitten recovering at Arizona Humane Society after reportedly being thrown from vehicle
A 5-week-old kitten is recovering with the Arizona Humane Society and looking for a foster family after it was reportedly thrown from a vehicle.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | May 17, 2025Gov. Hobbs declares state of emergency over Greer Fire in eastern Arizona
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency for the Greer Fire on Saturday, making additional state resources available to firefighting efforts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2025Country singing competition returns to Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix
After a successful first run, Foley Ranch of Desert Ridge Marketplace in north Phoenix is bringing back its country singing competition this summer.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 16, 2025Education Department rescinds proposed $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University announced Friday the U.S. Department of Education rescinded a $37.7 million fine proposed against the institution and cleared it of any wrongdoing.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | May 16, 2025Man sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for drug conspiracy
A Mexican man was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to a drug conspiracy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2025State troopers seize nearly 1,000 pounds of illegal drugs across Arizona
The Department of Public Safety announced on Thursday its troopers seized millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs across Arizona over the course of a week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2025Dead body found in Sun Lakes, no foul play suspected
A dead body was found in Sun Lakes early Saturday morning, prompting an investigation by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2025Suspect at large after early morning shooting in Phoenix leaves man hospitalized
A man was hospitalized from a shooting early Sunday morning and no suspect has been identified yet, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2025Driver shot by another in apparent road rage shooting in West Valley
A driver was shot early Sunday morning in an apparent road rage incident in Goodyear, according to the Department of Public Safety.
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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.