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 | 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2024Driver arrested after seizure of over 50 pounds of fentanyl
A driver was arrested last week after an Arizona DPS trooper found over 50 pounds of fentanyl pills inside the vehicle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2024Fugitive wanted for child sex crimes in California returned after being arrested in Phoenix
A fugitive who was wanted for child sex crimes was returned to California this week after being arrested in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 20242024 NCAA Men’s Final Four generates millions for Arizona’s economy
The 2024 NCAA Men's Final Four that was hosted at State Farm Stadium generated millions of dollars and viewership, according to an ASU study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2024SRP reaches deal with Aypa Power on new energy project in Mesa
SRP and Aypa Power have reached an agreement to provide a new energy storage system to Mesa, which is expected to be completed by 2026.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2024Center Court Pickleball Club set to open new location in Glendale
Center Court Pickleball Club is set to open its new indoor Pickleball location in Glendale this September.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2024Grand Canyon National Park to undergo water conservation following waterline failure
Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory water conservation following a failure at the Trans Canyon Waterline.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2024Venezia’s Pizzeria ‘Presto’ concept set to open at Arizona State’s Sun Devil Marketplace
Venezia's Pizzeria is set to open its new 'Presto' concept location at Arizona State's Sun Devil Marketplace in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2024Arizona Corporation Commission working to ensure utilities hold up during heat wave
The Arizona Corporation Commission have been working to make sure that utilities have enough capacity to meet demand during excessive heat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Harkins completes phase one of remodel to West Valley location
Harkins Theatres has announced it has completed phase one of its remodeling to its Park West 14 location in Peoria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024New Banner Health Center in Scottsdale is set to open
A new Banner health center in Scottsdale that will provide primary care and other health services, is set to open Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024State Route 69 project to widen highway through Prescott begins
The State Route 69 project, that will add one lane to the State Route 69 highway in Prescott, started on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2024Glendale man arrested for trafficking 450 kilograms of fentanyl
A man in Glendale was arrested Monday at the Lukeville Port of Entry border for trafficking over 450 kilograms of Fentanyl.