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 | Jan 18, 2026Club football tournament in Mesa canceled after large-scale brawl
A youth football tournament in Mesa was cut short after a fight broke out during a game and escalated into a brawl, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 18, 2026Arizona AG investigating AI chatbot Grok of X for generating potentially harmful imagery
Arizona AG Kris Mayes announced an investigation into Grok, an AI chatbot on X, after reports it's been used to create potentially illegal or harmful content, including child sexual abuse imagery.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 17, 2026Arizona’s culture of fast and distracted driving contributes to pedestrian death rate, expert argues
Arizona has a pedestrian crash problem, and one expert argues Valley drivers themselves share the most responsibility for fixing it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2026Man arrested, hospitalized after domestic violence incident leads to barricade situation
A man was arrested after a domestic violence incident involving his mother escalated to a barricade situation in Mesa, authorities said Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2026Woman charged month after man dies in downtown Phoenix stabbing
A 49-year-old woman was charged with murdering a 29-year-old man in a downtown Phoenix stabbing on Dec. 15, authorities said Friday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 16, 2026What road closures should Tempe, Scottsdale drivers expect for Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon event?
Drivers traveling through Tempe this weekend will have runners to account for, as the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona event warrants a number of road closures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2026Driver who fled police in Mesa chase hospitalized after crash
A driver who fled Mesa police and crashed early Saturday morning was hospitalized, and he faces arrest once released.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2025Phoenix police release identity of victim in fatal shooting
Authorities released the identity of a man who was shot to death in central Phoenix over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2025Pedestrian killed in late-night Phoenix collision, driver processed for DUI
The driver in a late-night Phoenix collision that killed a pedestrian on Friday was processed for DUI, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Dec 27, 2025Eastbound Loop 202 reopens in Mesa after early-morning crash forces closure
Eastbound Loop 202 reopened after it was closed early Saturday morning in Mesa due to a crash, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2025North Phoenix shooting leaves man dead in residence, suspect at large
The suspect in a north Phoenix shooting is at large after a man died in a home on Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2025Suspect at large in Phoenix stabbing that left man hospitalized
A man was hospitalized after a stabbing in Phoenix on Thursday morning and the suspect is at large, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Dec 25, 2025Valley doused in light rain on Christmas, dries out to preview weekend conditions
Many Valley residents woke up Christmas morning to the gift of rain after a light preview on Wednesday before things dried out.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Dec 19, 2025Westbound US 60/Grand Avenue reopens in Glendale after crash forces closure
Westbound U.S. 60/Grand Avenue reopened near 51st Avenue and Bethany Home Road in Glendale after a short closure on Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2025Tempe Boat Cruisin’ bringing cycle boat experience to Tempe Town Lake
You may start to see new vessels on Tempe Town Lake beginning in January, with Arizona Party Bike's new venture: Tempe Boat Cruisin'
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Dec 12, 2025Eastbound Interstate 10 reopens near South Mountain Loop 202 in Phoenix after crash
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 were reopened in Phoenix after several hours following a crash on Friday evening, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 26, 2025Phoenix shooting leaves 1 dead after 2 men found shot
A man is dead after police responded to a Phoenix shooting where two men were found injured, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2025Police seek public’s help identifying suspects in fatal hit-and-run in west Phoenix
A man died in a west Phoenix hit-and-run incident on Saturday night, and authorities are asking for the public's help identifying suspects.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 20253 suspects arrested in connection with West Valley jewelry store burglaries
Three men were arrested on burglary charges after an investigation into one West Valley jewelry store burglary led to connections with two others.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 5, 2025Formation Brewing now open at Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row with celebration coming soon
Formation Brewing, a new taproom and gathering place at Roosevelt Row in Phoenix, opened its doors to visitors ahead of a grand opening celebration next month.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Oct 5, 2025Metro Phoenix’s largest telescope installed at Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills
The largest telescope in metro Phoenix was added to the International Dark Sky Discovery Center opening soon in Fountain Hills.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 20251 rider dead after Mesa collision involving 2 motorcyclists
One rider is dead after two motorcyclists were involved in a collision near Mesa Gateway Airport on Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2025Tickets available now for return of Phoenix ZooLights, featuring new virtual reality experience
One of the biggest holiday traditions in the Valley, ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo, is set to return Thanksgiving weekend, and tickets can be reserved now.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2025Man found dead from stabbing in Phoenix front yard after apparent domestic dispute
A man was found dead from an apparent stabbing in the front yard of a Phoenix home early Saturday morning, authorities said.