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 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2025Elderly woman dies after car collides with truck in north Phoenix
An 86-year-old woman is dead after a vehicle collision in north Phoenix on Friday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 20251-year-old dies at hospital after being found in Goodyear pool
An infant died at a nearby hospital after they were reportedly found in a Goodyear pool, authorities said.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 3, 2025Valley elementary school to start school year remotely ‘out of an abundance of caution’
An elementary school in south Phoenix will start remotely on Monday due to air tests related to roof construction, it announced.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 3, 2025Southbound US 93 reopens near Kingman after vehicle fire
One lane of southbound US 93 reopened near Kingman on Sunday after the direction closed due to a vehicle fire, ADOT announced.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 3, 2025Scottsdale Trolley gets new route connecting 3 community service centers
The Scottsdale Trolley will open a new route on Thursday with a 30-minute loop around three community service centers.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Aug 2, 2025Queen Creek offering $5,000 incentives for turning grass lawns into desert landscaping
Queen Creek residents who turn to desert-friendly landscaping in favor of grass lawns could be eligible for up to $5,000 in project reimbursement.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Aug 2, 2025Fountain Hills undertaking water conservation project, replacing grass plot at busy intersection
A busy Fountain Hills intersection will soon look demonstrably different as part of a water conservation project.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 2, 2025Toyota Financial Services expands Chandler offices by 50%
Toyota Financial Services, which deals with finances for the automotive brand, expanded its Chandler office, per a Tuesday announcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 202524-year-old woman dies after she was found unconscious overnight on Phoenix road
A 24-year-old woman died at a hospital after she was found unconscious in a Phoenix roadway late Sunday night, authorities said.