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 6, 2024Crash in Tempe involving bicyclists injures 3
A crash between a vehicle and a group of bicyclists in Tempe on Sunday left three people injured.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 6, 2024Phoenix reaches daily heat record for 13th consecutive day
Phoenix reaches a daily heat record for a 13th consecutive day on Sunday.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 6, 2024Phoenix excessive heat warning extends through Tuesday
As record-high temperatures continue in the forecast, the ongoing excessive heat warning for Phoenix has been extended at least through Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2024Presidential nominee Kamala Harris to campaign in Arizona this week
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris plans to campaign in Arizona this week ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2024Slick City Action Park to open new location in Scottsdale
Slick City Action Park, an indoor entertainment center, is set to open a new location in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2024Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim to begin day-use operations
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will begin day-use operations in October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2024FEMA approves disaster assistance for the San Carlos Apache Tribe
FEMA announced that disaster assistance is available to the San Carlos Apache Tribe to help recovery efforts for those affected by the Watch Fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2024Actress Jennifer Garner to campaign for Kamala Harris-Tim Walz in Phoenix
Actress Jennifer Garner plans to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Phoenix ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2024Valley Metro to kick off Rideshare Month with pop-up events in Phoenix
Valley Metro is kicking off its Rideshare Month in October with pop-up events in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2024Avondale starts construction on new Civic Center Park to be completed in 2025
The City of Avondale has began construction on a new park at the Civic Center Campus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2024Animal Crossing-themed aquarium attraction coming to Tempe this fall
Animal Crossing: New Horizons National Aquarium Tour, an aquarium attraction based off the popular video game series is coming to Tempe this fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2024More Arizonans were arrested for DUIs over Labor Day weekend this year than in 2023
More Arizonans were arrested for DUIs over Labor Day weekend this year than in 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2024City of Mesa to celebrate Red Mountain Park expansion with event
The city of Mesa will celebrate the expansion of Red Mountain Park with a celebration event.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2024Arizona firefighter union unanimously votes disapproval of fire chief over misconduct
The International Association of Fire Fighters has voted to censure fire chief of the Central Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Scott Freitag for misconduct.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2024New women’s professional rodeo event coming to Scottsdale this fall
Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway, a new women's professional rodeo event, is coming to Scottsdale this fall.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Aug 29, 2024Arizona Department of Health receives $3 million grant to study maternal mortality
The Arizona Department of Health has been granted $3 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of a plan to improve maternal health.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2024Phoenix neighborhood awarded $2.5 million as part of revitalization efforts
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $2.5 million to continue the revitalization efforts of the Edison-Eastlake neighborhood in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2024Arizona Mega Millions player wins $10K while jackpot soars over $600 million
Arizona Mega Millions player wins $10K while jackpot soars over $600 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2024Korean company KoMiCo signs agreement to build semiconductor facility in Mesa
Korean company KoMiCo signed an agreement to build a facility for semiconductor equipment part cleaning and repair in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2024Gin Blossoms to headline new music and food festival in Gilbert
Late 80's rock band and Arizona's own Gin Blossoms will headline the new Genesis of Chandler music and food festival in Gilbert this fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2024Maricopa County approves $2 million funding for renovation of Cartwright School District gym
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors have approved $2 million in funding to renovate the Cartwright School District gym.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2024Copper & Sage restaurant set to open new location in Goodyear
Copper & Sage, a southern gastropub restaurant, is set to open its first location in Goodyear and second in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2024Chicago’s Big Bacon’s restaurant coming to downtown Phoenix
Big Bacon's, a Chicago-style restaurant is opening a new location in the Roosevelt Row arts district in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2024Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix to study if COVID increases the risk for Alzheimer’s
Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix is launching a study to determine if long COVID is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease.