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 | 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2024Transcanyon Waterline construction closures to begin in October
The National Park Service announced the trails and facilities will close on Oct. 21 for the Transcanyon Waterline construction project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2024LendingTree: Arizona seniors have 12th-most credit card debt in US
Arizona seniors have the 12th-most credit card debt in the US, according to a data release from LendingTree.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2024Tempe, Google working to bring affordable high-speed internet to residents
The City of Tempe is working on a deal with Google to bring affordable high-speed internet to its residents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2024Maricopa County approves renovation funding for i.d.e.a. Museum, other Mesa venues
Maricopa County has approved to fund renovations for Mesa’s Firefighter Memorial, Historical Society, and i.d.e.a. Museum.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2024Hilton bringing LivSmart Studios hotel to downtown Glendale
A new 28,000-square-foot hotel by Hilton, LivSmart Studios, is coming to downtown Glendale near the Glendale Civic Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 202426-story multi-family residential building coming to downtown Phoenix after financing secured
Ray Phoenix, a 26-story multi-family residential building near Chase Field and Footprint Center is coming Downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2024Round1 Bowling & Arcade coming to Chandler Fashion Center
Round1 Bowling & Arcade, a multi-entertainment facility chain in the United States is coming to Chandler Fashion Center Mall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2024AAA expecting millions of Arizonans to travel for Fourth of July
AAA is expecting more than 1.5 million Arizona residents to travel for the Fourth of July, a five percent increase from 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2024Arizona Transportation Board approves 5-year plan for highway improvements
The Arizona Transportation Board has approved a five-year transportation facilities construction program plan to improve highways.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2024Chandler City Council approves budget for 2024-25
The Chandler City Council has approved the city’s 2024-25 Budget and the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2024Southbound Loop 101 on-ramp in Scottsdale to close for 2 months
The southbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Princess Drive and Pima Road in Scottsdale is scheduled to be closed for two months
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2024New improvements coming to Chandler’s Brooks Crossing Park
Chandler City Council approves a construction agreement that will allow for improvements to Brooks Crossing Park.