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 | Jun 17, 2025World’s Oldest Rodeo honoring women in rodeo for 2025 Prescott festival
This year's Prescott rodeo festival will celebrate the legacy of women who have contributed to the sport throughout its history.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2025Arizona Attorney General’s Office publishes statewide elder abuse registry
The Arizona Attorney General's Office recently launched an elder abuse registry to help families and victims find justice, officials announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2025Police investigating stabbing death of 80-year-old man in Peoria apartment
An investigation is underway after an 80-year-old man was found stabbed to death in a Peoria apartment in May.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2025Mother who drove pickup truck through park sentenced to 10 years
A mother who drove a pickup truck through a Peoria park full of children was sentenced to 10 years in prison, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jun 14, 2025Sights and sounds: ‘No Kings’ protests gather around Valley against Trump, ICE
Thousands of people gathered for "No Kings" demonstrations on Saturday across the country and Arizona, protesting President Donald Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 20252 Phoenix PD officers hurt in early-morning collision, impairment suspected
Two Phoenix police officers were hospitalized for a collision that occurred early Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 14, 2025Westbound I-10 reopens at 43rd Avenue in Phoenix following crash
Westbound Interstate 10 in Phoenix has reopened after it was closed Saturday morning for a crash, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2025Police asking for public’s help in an apartment complex shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured
Detectives are asking for the public's help after a man was killed and two others were injured at an apartment complex shooting in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jun 5, 2025Overnight heat relief in Chandler to begin regular service on June 13
Chandler will begin offering overnight heat relief on a regular basis starting June 13 at a downtown community center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2025Silver Alert canceled after 80-year-old woman who was missing in Mesa reunited with family
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert issued Thursday for an 80-year-old missing woman in Mesa after she was reunited with her family.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 20252 hospitalized after allegedly jumping off I-10 bridge in Goodyear to evade arrest
Two shoplifting suspects were hospitalized with serious injuries after allegedly jumping off an I-10 bridge in Goodyear to evade arrest on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2025Over a dozen cars damaged as fire ravages Phoenix muscle car showroom
A fire in a Phoenix muscle car showroom left 15-17 cars damaged on Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | May 21, 2025ICE met with protests after reportedly separating families outside Phoenix Immigration Court
ICE agents were met with protests Wednesday after they had reportedly stationed themselves outside a Phoenix courtroom to detain families exiting.
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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.