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 | Jan 31, 2026Man hospitalized after falling at Scottsdale construction site
A man was hospitalized after falling at a Scottsdale construction site on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 24, 2026Developer announces completion of Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek
Developer Vestar announced Thursday it completed its construction on Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 24, 2026Paving project to affect traffic on US 93 north of Wickenburg
Drivers using the US 93 highway north of Wickenburg should expect nighttime restrictions and delays for a paving project beginning on Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2026Motorcyclist dead following collision in Chandler
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Chandler on Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 17, 2026Northbound Interstate 17 reopens in north Phoenix following law enforcement activity
Northbound Interstate 17 reopened in Phoenix on Saturday night following a closure due to law enforcement activity, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2026Investigation underway after Glendale shooting leaves man injured
An investigation is underway after a shooting in Glendale on Sunday evening left a man injured, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2026Phoenix stores required to comply with new shopping cart ordinance
Phoenix stores that provide shopping carts to their customers must complete an annual certification to comply with the city's new shopping cart ordinance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2026Shooting in Phoenix leaves 1 dead, another seriously injured
An investigation is underway after a shooting in Phoenix on Friday afternoon left one dead and another seriously injured. Those with info can dial Silent Witness.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 20252-year-old girl hospitalized after being pulled from pool in Glendale
A 2-year-old girl was hospitalized after being pulled out of a backyard pool in Glendale on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Dec 27, 2025New projects to expect on metro Phoenix freeways in 2026
Several projects on metro Phoenix highways are expected to see work get underway in 2026, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 20252 juvenile suspects arrested after shooting in Mesa leaves teen dead, 2 others injured
An investigation is underway after a shooting in Mesa on Tuesday night left a teenager dead and two others injured.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Dec 20, 2025Fazoli’s opens 4th location in the Valley since Phoenix return
Italian fast food restaurant Fazoli's continued its resurgence in the Phoenix area as it opened a new location in Surprise this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2025Monsignor Peter Dai Bui appointed as new bishop for Diocese of Phoenix
Monsignor Peter Dai Bui was appointed by Pope Leo XIV on Friday as the new auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Phoenix.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Dec 14, 2025Phoenix breaks 15-year-old daily heat record as temperatures stay above normal
A daily heat record that stood for 15 years in Phoenix was broken on Sunday as temperatures continue to be above normal for December.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 9, 2025Suspect arrested in connection with deadly 2024 Phoenix shooting
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Phoenix that left one man dead and a woman injured last year.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Nov 30, 2025New Johnny Rockets restaurant to open in Chandler next year
Los Angeles-based restaurant Johnny Rockets is set to open a new location at Chandler Fashion Center next year.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Nov 30, 2025Matilda’s All Day Cafe set to open in downtown Phoenix this winter
Matilda's All Day Cafe, a new restaurant in downtown Phoenix, is set to open this winter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 25, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs on reaction to Mark Kelly’s comments: ‘I’m not sure what the uproar is about’
Gov. Katie Hobbs says she "doesn't know what uproar is about" regarding Sen. Mark Kelly's comments about military members not having to follow illegal orders.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Nov 25, 2025Homebuilder sells West Valley rental community for over $32 million
A rental community in Surprise has been sold by a national homebuilder for over $32 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2025Man arrested after overnight crash in west Phoenix leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
An overnight collision in Phoenix on Sunday left a 38-year-old man dead and two other adults injured, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2025National insurance claim support firm opening 1st Arizona office in Chandler
A nationwide provider of insurance claim support services announced this week it will open its first Arizona office in Chandler.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2025Cost of Thanksgiving dinner in Arizona slightly down from last year
Arizonans looking to put a Thanksgiving dinner on the table this year will see costs go slightly down, per a recent report.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 22, 2025Valley sees measurable rain return following brief break
Measurable rain and wet weather returned to the Valley on Saturday afternoon following a brief break from activity on Friday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 22, 2025Westbound US 60 reopens in Glendale following crash
Westbound US 60 in Glendale reopened on Saturday following their closure due to a crash, authorities said.