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 | Nov 15, 2024Arizona Senate candidate John McLean dies in early-morning Tucson collision involving DUI
John McLean, a Democratic candidate for the Arizona Senate in District 17, was pronounced dead at the scene of a Tucson car crash on Friday.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 26, 2024Gov. Tim Walz highlights stakes of election in speech at Phoenix school
Tim Walz emphasized the stakes of this election in Phoenix, saying the Donald Trump running in 2024 is "not the Donald Trump of 2016."
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 26, 2024Gwen Walz to make metro Phoenix return, campaign for Harris-Walz on personal fertility story
Gwen Walz, the wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, will be in Phoenix on Tuesday, one week before Election Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 25, 2024Man arrested for 1998 murder of 28-year-old woman in Phoenix
After 26 years of investigation, cold case detectives have arrested a man for the 1998 murder of a woman in Phoenix, authorities announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 202473-year-old woman hospitalized after driving into Gilbert building during medical emergency
A 73-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after driving into a Gilbert building on Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2024Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff advocates for transit investment, rides Tempe streetcar
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visited the Valley on Friday and discussed several issues, including public transit in Tempe and Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 2024Biden’s Arizona firewall starts to crack as oldest Democratic delegate in the state calls for him to quit presidential race
Numerous representatives from Arizona have called for Joe Biden to quit reelection efforts, with some hoping for a Harris-Buttigieg ticket.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2024Here’s how to safely take on the Grand Canyon in the summer heat
A Grand Canyon National Park official on Wednesday advised hikers to take extra caution after the park has seen three deaths in recent weeks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2024Prescott Valley PD K9 Kato locates assortment of meth, fentanyl during traffic stop
Kato, a K9 with the Prescott Valley Police Department, sniffed out meth and fentanyl pills during a traffic stop Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Woman hospitalized after west Phoenix shooting
A woman was sent to the hospital Sunday after she was found with a gunshot wound in Phoenix, authorities said.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Abortion ballot measure in Arizona could drive turnout as Biden campaigns on reproductive rights
Democrats are banking on abortion as their saving grace in Arizona, where President Joe Biden currently lags Donald Trump in their rematch.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2024Weekend Wrap: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from June 14-16
From Arizona lawmakers passing a controversial bipartisan state budget to a fire blazing north of Fountain Hills, here are some of the biggest news stories in the Valley over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2024Four Peaks is giving away free school supplies to teachers
Four Peaks Brewing Company is giving away kits full of school supplies to teachers across Arizona as part of their annual giving program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2024ClipDart recreates barbershop, salon experience for Glendale older adults
ClipDart responds to the disparity of students of color and vulnerable populations being able to access affordable, quality hair services.
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GENERAL NEWS | May 31, 2024Ransom: Position of Trust recounts Hilton Crawford’s arrest
Episode 4 of "Ransom: Position of Trust" breaks down what happened after Hilton Crawford's arrest. Listen now on your favorite podcast app.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2024Drug trafficker sentenced to 7 years in prison for elaborate fentanyl distribution scheme
A 20-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl-related crimes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2024Dual-branded hotel coming to Phoenix in 2025 breaks ground
Mayor Kate Gallego was among those present for the groundbreaking on Tuesday of a new dual-branded hotel coming soon to Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2024City of Chandler to begin sewer line rehabilitation along Price Road this summer
Chandler City Council awarded service agreements on Friday that will ensure the rehabilitation of sewer line piping along Price Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2024OFFSTREET Festival Arts & Crafts Show returns to Prescott for Memorial Day weekend
The OFFSTREET Festival Arts & Crafts Show is returning to Pine Ridge Marketplace in Prescott for a cultural showcase over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2024Rare northern lights seen across Arizona’s night sky due to extreme geomagnetic storm
Did you stay up late Friday night to catch the northern lights seen from Arizona? If not, you may have more chances over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2024Live Nation’s Concert Week offering $25 tickets to shows across metro Phoenix
Live Nation's annual Concert Week is back to offer $25 tickets to music and comedy concertgoers, beginning on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2024Scottsdale City Council to consider stricter noise, disturbance provisions
The Scottsdale City Council will discuss three new ordinances on Monday being presented to mitigate disturbances caused by noisy gatherings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2024Tempe purchases 2nd motel to continue fighting homelessness
The city of Tempe purchased a second motel to further its efforts to fight homelessness, the city announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2024Glendale Community College represented at White House for jobs in cyber event
Members from Glendale Community College's Guacho Security Operations Center (GSOC) will visit the White House on Monday.