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 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2026Man in serious condition after being rescued from Camelback Mountain
A man is in extremely critical condition after being rescued from Camelback Mountain on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2026Phoenix collision leaves 1 dead, another seriously hurt
One man is dead and another is seriously hurt after a crash in Phoenix on Friday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 7, 2026Arizona health department launches data-rich Community Profiles tool
The Arizona Department of Health Services announced it has launched a new tool that provides public health information in one place for Arizona residents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2026Trump says ‘definitive’ information in Nancy Guthrie case could be revealed soon
President Donald Trump said Friday that more "definitive" information about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie could be revealed soon by authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after missing 79-year-old Phoenix man found safe
A SAFE Alert issued for a 79-year-old man over the weekend was canceled on Monday, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 1, 2026Eastbound Interstate 10 in Buckeye reopens following crash
Eastbound Interstate 10 in Buckeye closed for several hours after a crash on Sunday night but reopened overnight.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Feb 1, 2026Phoenix breaks 23-year-old heat record as temperatures surge above normal
A daily heat record that stood for 23 years in Phoenix was broken on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2026Investigation underway after alleged hit-and-run collision in Phoenix leaves man dead
An investigation is under way after an alleged hit-and-run collision on Saturday evening left a man dead, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2026Shooting in north Phoenix leaves man seriously injured
An investigation is under way after a shooting in north Phoenix on Saturday evening left a man seriously hurt, authorities said.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jan 31, 2026Old Town Scottsdale’s largest condo hits market with $6.5M price tag
A record-size penthouse condo starting at $6.5 million is now available for purchase in Old Town Scottsdale.