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 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.
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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.