About
Bailey Leasure is a web content editor for ArizonaSports.com and KTAR.com and works as an on-call producer and board operator for Arizona Sports 98.7 FM and KTAR News 92.3 FM. A native of Chandler, Arizona, Bailey is a passionate sports fan and rock music enthusiast. Outside the newsroom, he enjoys traveling and attending concerts and sporting events.
Expertise
- Sports journalism and digital content writing
- Radio producing and board operation
- Broadcast and technical direction
- Live sports radio production
Experience
- Web Content Editor (2024–Present) – Writes sports and news articles, updates KTAR and Arizona Sports websites, and manages social media content.
- On-Call Producer/Board Operator (2023–Present) – Produces and operates radio shows, including “Bickley & Marotta” and “Burns & Gambo.”
- Producer/Technical Director – Worked with the Varsity Sports Show on live sports coverage and production tasks.
Education
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism (2021)
- Mesa Community College – Associate’s degree (2016)
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 25, 2026Pedestrian dead after hit-and-run involving 2 vehicles in west Phoenix
Preliminary information from the crash suggests the man was crossing Indian School Road mid-block and not in a crosswalk when he was hit by two vehicles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after 88-year-old Phoenix woman located
Maria Martinez De Aranda was found in good health and reunited with her family on Saturday, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 24, 2026Light rain pops up in portions of the Valley as temperatures begin to drop
Portions of the Valley saw some measurable rain, including Peoria, Phoenix and Goodyear.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2026Gas prices drop over 10 cents in Arizona despite higher than usual October costs
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Grand Canyon State has dropped 11 cents from $4.66 last week to $4.55.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2026Wrong-way driver arrested after hitting Scottsdale police officer on bicycle
The Scottsdale police officer was left hospitalized with minor injuries from the incident.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2026Shooting at house party in Tempe leaves 2 people seriously injured, another hurt
According to the Tempe Police Department, officers responded to a call around 4:30 a.m. about a loud party near Rural Road and Southern Avenue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2026Scottsdale ranked as best city in U.S. to drive in
Scottsdale was one of seven Arizona cities to appear on WalletHub's "Best & Worst Cities to Drive in" 2026 list.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2026Investigation underway after woman found dead in Phoenix
Police said the incident is being investigated as a homicide.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2026Goodwill set to open new West Valley thrift store with donation center
The new Goodwill location will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 202659-year-old Gilbert man arrested for alleged child sex crimes
David W. Edwards was arrested and booked into jail on Wednesday on charges of sexual conduct with a minor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after 73-year-old man found safely
Albert Young has returned to where he needed to be safely, according to Glendale Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 20262-year-old boy dies after being pulled from pool at Phoenix home
Firefighters responded to a home in the area of 67th Avenue and Baseline Road around 9:45 p.m. and found the boy unconscious and not breathing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2026Suspect outstanding after Phoenix shooting that left man seriously injured
According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting around 11 p.m. near 31st Avenue and Pierce Street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2026Details for 2026 Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade revealed
The Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Arizona Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2026Man dead after shooting involving Phoenix police officers
The man was shot by officers at apartment complex in south Phoenix after raising the firearm he was holding toward them.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2026Sky Harbor lands high in JD Power rankings of best mega airports
The Phoenix airport ranked in the top five of JD Power's recent list of best mega, large and medium airports in North America.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2026Vehicle crashed through residential wall into backyard pool in Gilbert
Impairment is suspected to be a factor in the crash, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2026Identities released in apparent murder-suicide in Phoenix
When officers arrived, they met family members of Carol Williams and Michael Van Williams, who said their grandparents were dead inside.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2026Wildlife officials to release 4 captive-raised condors in northern Arizona
The release of the condors will be done at the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument as part of National Public Lands Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2026Kiwanis Park celebrating reopening of north play area with free event
The event will have several festivities, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food trucks, art activities and more.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 12, 2026Monsoon activity approaches Valley as thunderstorm warnings issued
Avondale, Goodyear and Buckeye were among the affected cities by the severe thunderstorm warnings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2026Scottsdale ranked as one of the nation’s top places to retire
Scottsdale was one of nine Arizona cities to appear on WalletHub's "Best & Worst Places to Retire" 2026 list.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2026One person dead, another seriously injured after early-morning shooting in Scottsdale
Authorities said the shooting is believed to have stemmed from two physical fights in front of two different nightclubs around 1 a.m. and 1:15 a.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2026Mesa completes 7-year project to convert all 46,064 streetlights to LED
The seven-year project's final light fixture was installed on Aug. 27, in front of Mesa's Transportation Administration Building.