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 | 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 20254th suspect arrested in connection with Phoenix shooting that left teen dead
A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Phoenix last month that left one teen dead and two others injured, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2025US 60 in Peoria reopens following deadly crash
The US 60 freeway in Peoria has reopened following a crash that killed a motorcyclist on Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 12, 2025Man missing after reportedly being swept away in flooding near Goodyear
A search is underway for a man who reportedly was swept away while attempting to cross flooding near Goodyear on Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2025Scottsdale-based homebuilder Camelot Homes now fully owned by employees
Scottsdale homebuilder Camelot Homes announced this week that the company is now fully-owned by employees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 20252 teen suspects arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Chandler
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a teenager in Chandler on Friday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 28, 2025Slow traffic expected along I-17 near Flagstaff this week due to overpass project work
Slow traffic is expected for drivers using the I-17 between Flagstaff and Munds Park on Monday due to work on an overpass project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2025Arizona’s Silver Alert system is being replaced by SAFE Alerts
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is replacing the state's Silver Alert system on Friday with a new program called SAFE Alerts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2025Investigation underway after Apache Junction crash leaves 2 dead
An investigation is underway after a crash in Apache Junction on Saturday morning left two people dead, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2025Harvest Nights fall festival coming to west Phoenix this month
The Harvest Nights festival is coming to west Phoenix this month and will run through early November.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2025Arizona Humane Society schedules 3 Adults Night Out to raise funds
The Arizona Humane Society is hosting three "Adults Night Out" events that will start this month in an effort to raise funds to help homeless pets.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2025Mexican national in ICE custody dies in Arizona
A man who was in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Arizona has died.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2025Scottsdale Fire Department building new ambulance annex
The Scottsdale Fire Department announced this week it's planning to build a new ambulance annex near one of its Valley stations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 20252 people dead following altercation in Phoenix
Two people are dead following a shooting in Phoenix on Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2025Desert Fall Festival coming to Surprise next month, will last through November
The Desert Fall Festival is coming to Surprise next month and will run through November.