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 | Mar 2, 2025Police make arrest in connection to stabbing at Tempe IKEA
Police have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing at a Tempe IKEA store on Saturday that left one man injured, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2025Maricopa County awarded grant to extend rural job training program
Maricopa County has announced it has been granted $500,000 to extend its Workforce 2 You job training program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2025Arizona, Michigan attorneys general launching new podcast
Arizona and Michigan attorney generals Kris Mayes and Dana Nessel announced they have launched a new podcast to discuss legal challenges going on in the U.S.
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BRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Feb 28, 2025How the three-bucket approach can help you reach financial goals
As you plan your financial future, the three-bucket approach has emerged as a strategy that will help manage short-term, medium-term and long-term financial goals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 20252 men jailed after recovering from gunshot wounds sustained while fleeing from Phoenix Police
A shooting involving Phoenix Police officers on Feb. 12 left two suspects injured, but they've been released from medical care as of Wednesday.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Feb 26, 2025Renowned architectural firm to design 63 new luxury condos in Scottsdale
Architectural firm Olson Kundig has been brought on to design new condos within Ascent at The Phoenician in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 25, 2025Westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Cooper Road to close for 2 months
The westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Cooper Road in Chandler will be closed for two months as crews continue work to improve the Santan Freeway.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Feb 22, 2025Patsy’s New York Delicatessen set to open in Phoenix
Patsy’s New York Delicatessen, a New York, Jewish-style deli, is set to open in Phoenix this spring.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2025Tempe testing devices that translate over 200 languages
Tempe is launching a new program that will test devices that can translate over 200 languages.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 20252 suspects arrested in connection with robbery attempt in Phoenix that left 1 dead
Two men have been arrested in connection with a robbery attempt on Friday in Phoenix that left one man dead, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 22, 2025Eastbound I-10 reopens in Tempe following crash
Eastbound Interstate 10 has reopened in Tempe near Broadway Road following a crash on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2025Renovated Dennis DeConcini Park in Avondale reopens
Dennis DeConcini Park in Avondale reopened to the public this week with several new additions to the park.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Feb 22, 2025Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill opens second Valley location, third coming soon
Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Mexican Grill has opened its second restaurant in the Valley with a third location set to open later this year.
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ASSET PRESERVATION WEALTH & TAX | Feb 21, 2025What are the right questions to ask regarding retirement planning?
As your plan out your retirement plan, asking the right questions with your retirement planner will give you a better understanding on how to map out your plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2025Grand Canyon University helping to bring new Christian movie to theaters
GCU partnered with several studios and collaborators to bring a Christian film called “The Last Supper” to theaters this March.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2025Phoenix seeks community input during search for next police chief
Phoenix is seeking input from residents during the city’s hiring process for the next police chief.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Feb 19, 2025Arizona’s only surf park opens in Mesa, offers free beach access through end of February
A new Mesa water park called Revel Surf is officially open for surfers, skaters, swimmers, drinkers and adrenaline junkies of all learning levels.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2025South Phoenix crash leaves 1 man dead
A man has died after a single-vehicle crash in south Phoenix on Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2025Suspect outstanding after man found dead in Phoenix apartment
Police are searching for a suspect after finding a man dead in a Phoenix apartment on Friday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 15, 2025Northbound I-17 near Sunset Point rest area reopens following crash
Northbound Interstate 17 near the Sunset Point rest area has reopened following a crash on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 2025Big cats of Arizona habitat set to open at Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo announced a new habitat 'Big Cats of Arizona: A Bridge to Arizona Wilderness' will be opening at the zoo in April.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2025North Phoenix collision leaves 1 woman dead, another hospitalized
One woman has died after a crash in north Phoenix on Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 20251 dead, 1 hospitalized after west Phoenix shooting
One man has died and another is in critical condition after a shooting in west Phoenix on Tuesday, authorities said.
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BRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Feb 12, 2025How updating your estate plan is crucial in saving money
As you map out your estate plan, mapping out beneficiaries and keeping it up to date is key in order for the most funds possible to be passed down with ease.