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 | Jan 13, 2025WeRide microtransit program expands to fourth West Valley city
WeRide, a public transportation program in the West Valley, is adding a new service in Peoria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2025Peoria partners with GCU for entrepreneur training program
The city of Peoria and Grand Canyon University have announced a partnership for a entrepreneur training program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Phoenix, Valley Metro extends grant program for businesses impacted by light rail construction
The city of Phoenix and Valley Metro have extended a grant program for small businesses affected by the light rail construction in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Woman injured after shooting near Desert Ridge Marketplace
A woman was injured in a shooting near Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Southbound I-17 reopens at Loop 303 in north Phoenix after crash
The southbound lanes of the Interstate 17 freeway in north Phoenix have reopened following a crash on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Pair of Tucson men charged after seizure of over 70 pounds of fentanyl
Two men were indicted on several charges for the possession and selling 75 pounds of fentanyl pills in Tucson in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Valley residents win HBO Max game show ‘Fast Friends’
Valley residents Michelle Keoghan and Suzanne Theune are the winners of HBO Max’s game show "Fast Friends".
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Phoenix granted $15 million for electric vehicle charging improvements
Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that Phoenix has been granted $15 million that will go toward the improvement of electric vehicle charging.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 20241 person dead after single-vehicle crash in Phoenix
A 41-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle collision Saturday morning in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2024Suspect outstanding after Phoenix hit-and-run collision leaves 1 dead
Police are searching for a suspect after a Phoenix man was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2024President-elect Donald Trump focuses on border control during speech in Phoenix
President-elect Donald Trump laid out his plans for border control during his speech at Turning Point’s AmericaFest event in Phoenix on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2024Peoria signs agreement for development on over 6,000 acres of State Trust land
The Peoria City Council has signed a partnership with the Arizona State Land Department for development of 6,700 acres of State Trust land.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2024State Route 347 north near Old Maricopa Road reopens after crash
The northbound lanes of the State Route 347 Freeway reopened due to a crash on Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2024Chandler approves public housing development project
The Chandler City Council has approved on an agreement with Brinshore Development that will redevelop a 50-year-old existing property.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2024Suspect outstanding after shooting in north Phoenix leaves 1 dead
Police are searching for a suspect after one person was killed in a shooting in north Phoenix on Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2024Multi-vehicle crash in Phoenix leaves 1 dead
One person has died after a three-vehicle crash in Phoenix on Thursday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2024Brazilian chemical company to open plant in Casa Grande
Chlorum Solutions USA announced this week it will open a new plant in Casa Grande.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2024Phoenix breaks 70-year-old heat record as warm temperatures expected into weekend
Warmer than normal temperatures continued in the Valley as Phoenix reached a record high for a third consecutive day on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2024ADOT continues work on Interstate 40, US 93 Kingman interchange
ADOT provided an update on its $106 million project connecting U.S. Route 93 and Interstate 40 in Kingman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2024Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale releases details on $42 million renovations
Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale has released details on $42 million worth of renovations to the former home of the Arizona Coyotes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2024New fine dining restaurant Shiv Supper Club coming to Old Town Scottsdale
Shiv Supper Club, a new fine dining restaurant, is coming to Old Town Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2024US 93 near State Route 71 closed due to crash
The US 93 highway near State Route 71 has closed in both directions due to a crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2024Heard Museum receives $2.5 million for Native American engagement
The Heard Museum in Phoenix was granted $2.5 million that will be used to showcase and inform visitors about Native American religions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2024ADOT granted $27 million to improve I-40 connections to Navajo Nation capital
The Arizona Department of Transportation will receive a $27 million grant to improve two Interstate 40 connections to Window Rock.