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 | Mar 21, 2026Several Chandler restaurants taking part in You’re Bacon Me Crazy Brunch Crawl
Several restaurants will participate in the annual You're Bacon Me Crazy Brunch Crawl event in downtown Chandler next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2026Man arrested for DUI, reckless driving near Luke Air Force Base
A man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and reckless driving near Luke Air Force Base on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2026Peoria launching on-demand transportation service, ending WeRide program
The city of Peoria announced Wednesday it's launching a new on-demand public transportation service that will launch next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2026Authorities identify armed man shot dead by Phoenix police officers
Authorities on Tuesday identified the armed man shot dead by Phoenix police officers on March 13.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 16, 2026SB State Route 51 fully reopens without restrictions after weekend paving work
Southbound State Route 51 between Cactus Road and Northern Avenue fully reopened without restrictions Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2026Motorcyclist dead following crash in Phoenix
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Phoenix Saturday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 20262 dead, 1 hospitalized following crash in north Phoenix
Two people have died and another was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in north Phoenix on Friday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2026Authorities identify woman’s body found near canal in Phoenix, investigation ongoing
The woman who was found dead near a canal in Phoenix on Friday morning has been identified, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2026Kehlani to headline free Women’s Final Four concert in Phoenix
Grammy-winning singer Kehlani will headline the free Super Saturday concert during the NCAA Women's Final Four in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2026Hiker hospitalized after being rescued from Piestewa Peak in Phoenix
A hiker was hospitalized after being rescued from Piestewa Peak in Phoenix on Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 7, 2026Man dead, woman injured following crash in Phoenix
A man is dead and a woman was injured following a crash in Phoenix on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 7, 2026State Route 51 improvement project expected to disrupt Phoenix traffic until fall
A road improvement project along State Route 51 in Phoenix is expected to begin Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2026GasBuddy’s Matt McClain says Valley gas prices could go up 20 to 55 cents in next week
GasBuddy petroleum analyst Matt McClain said Tuesday that gas prices in the Valley could increase significantly within the next week following U.S. military strikes in Iran.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2026Arizona wildlife officials warn that rising temperatures could rouse rattlesnakes
Arizona wildlife officials are urging people to stay alert for potential rattlesnake encounters as temperatures begin to rise throughout the state.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Feb 19, 2026Slice House by Tony Gemignani opening 1st Arizona restaurant in Gilbert
Pizza restaurant Slice House by Tony Gemignani announced an opening date for its first Arizona location in Gilbert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 18, 2026New transitional housing shelter opens in Mesa
A new housing shelter has opened in Mesa in an effort to help families experiencing homelessness.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2026Late evening shooting in west Phoenix leaves 3 injured
Three people were left injured after a shooting in west Phoenix Monday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2026New PRESS Coffee location set to open in Phoenix’s Camelback Corridor
PRESS Coffee is set to open a new location at Phoenix's Camelback Corridor.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Feb 16, 2026Santo Agave Mexican restaurant opens in Peoria
Mexican restaurant Santo Agave is now open for business at the Park West shopping center in Peoria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2026Phoenix offering hiring bonuses for lifeguards at municipal pools
The city of Phoenix is offering hiring bonuses for new lifeguards working at Phoenix pools this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2026Peoria breaks ground on 1st new fire station in 20 years
The city of Peoria has officially broken ground on its first new fire station in 20 years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2026Phoenix homeless shelter receives more than $1 million grant to expand services
A Phoenix shelter is receiving more than $1 million in efforts to support families experiencing homelessness.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 8, 2026Phoenix hospital performs groundbreaking heart valve procedure
A Phoenix hospital became the first in the nation to successfully perform a new procedure aimed at treating patients with leaky heart valves.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 202619 more truck parking spaces added to Sunset Point Rest Area
A new truck parking lot with 19 spaces has opened at the Sunset Point Rest Area on Interstate 17.