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 | Feb 6, 2025Phoenix reaches housing creation and preservation goal 5 years early
Phoenix announced it has reached its goal of creating or preserving over 53,000 houses throughout the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2025Investigation involving death of Phoenix woman upgraded to homicide
A case involving the death of a Phoenix woman in December has been upgraded to a homicide following an investigation, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2025Arizona attorney general launches webpage to monitor federal funding issues
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced she is launching a new webpage that will monitor federal funding issues.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 5, 2025ADOT announces final design for State Route 347 interchange project
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced it has selected a design for an interchange project involving State Route 347 and Riggs Road.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 4, 2025Construction completed on Gilbert Road bridges between Mesa, State Route 87
Construction on the Gilbert Road bridge between Mesa and State Route 87 (Beeline Highway) has been completed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2025Mesa launching $1M grant program to battle opioid epidemic
Mesa has announced it's launching a $1 million grant program in an effort to prevent and reduce opioid use in the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2025Vehicular crash in Phoenix leaves 1 person dead
One person has died after a crash in Phoenix on Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2025Mesa College Promise expands scholarship opportunities thanks to Meta
Mesa Community College has announced they have been granted $225,000 through Meta that will provide more scholarship opportunities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2025Esplanade office complex in Phoenix completes $45M renovation
The Esplanade office complex has completed a $45 million renovation to its four-building campus in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2025Gilbert man dies after skydiving accident in Eloy
A Gilbert man has died after a skydiving accident in Eloy on Saturday, authorities said.
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ASSET PRESERVATION WEALTH & TAX | Jan 27, 2025How to optimize the most money in 2024 tax returns
As tax season begins, getting your financials in order is important to maximize your tax return.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2025Homeowner fatally shoots intruder in west Phoenix home
A homeowner allegedly shot and killed an intruder in his west Phoenix home on Friday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2025Arizona Harkins Theatres to screen all Best Picture nominees for $5 each
Harkins Theatres in Arizona is offering moviegoers the chance to see all films that were nominated for this year’s Academy Award's Best Picture for $5.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2025Chandler International Film Festival returns in January for its 9th festival
The Chandler International Film Festival returns Friday for its ninth iteration, which will span over 10 days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2025Tucson woman sentenced for role in human trafficking case
A Tucson woman was sentenced to prison for her role in a human trafficking case involving migrants.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2025Morgan Wallen making 2-night Glendale stop a part of 2025 tour
Country music star Morgan Wallen will be making a two-night stop in Glendale on back-to-back nights in July during his 2025 I'm the Problem Tour.
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BRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Jan 21, 2025How IRAs are a helpful tool in retirement planning
When it comes to retirement planning, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can be a great tool for income growth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 20, 2025Ricemill to open 3 new Asian rice bowl restaurants in metro Phoenix this year
Ricemill, an Asian rice bowl restaurant, is planning to open three new locations in metro Phoenix this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2025Eastbound US 60/Grand Avenue in Surprise closed for several hours due to crash
Eastbound US 60/Grand Avenue was closed for several hours Sunday night after a crash, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2025Suspect outstanding after hit-and-run collision in Phoenix leaves 1 dead
Police are searching for a suspect after a Phoenix man was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2025Second phase of road project near Scottsdale begins Wednesday
The second phase of a road improvement project on McKellips Road near Scottsdale is set to begin on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 18, 2025Carbon monoxide poisoning in Mesa leaves 3 people dead
Three people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Mesa on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2025Gilbert launches new campaign for construction support in Heritage District
The town of Gilbert is launching a new campaign in support of upcoming construction in its downtown Heritage District.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2025New wine bar opens in downtown Goodyear’s GSQ district
Bacchus, Wine and Debauchery, a new wine bar in downtown Goodyear, is now open for business.