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 | 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.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 16, 2025Loop 202 Santan Freeway on-ramp in Chandler closing for 2 months
The westbound Loop 202 Santan Freeway on-ramp at Arizona Avenue will be closing for two months.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2025Man dead after early-morning shooting in central Phoenix
A man is dead after a central Phoenix shooting on Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 10, 2025Buck & Rider in Phoenix ranked among nation’s 20 best oyster houses
Buck & Rider in Phoenix was featured on a Yelp list of the top 20 oyster houses in the U.S. and Canada.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 10, 2025New Gorjana jewelry store opening in Chandler this month
Gorjana, a California-based jewelry company, is opening a new store in Chandler later this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2025Woman seriously injured after early-morning crash in Glendale
A woman was seriously injured after a crash in Glendale on Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2025Man arrested in connection to multiple burglaries in Tempe
A man was arrested Wednesday in connection to multiple burglaries in Tempe that took place earlier in July, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2025Man arrested for allegedly stealing over $27,000 worth of belongings from Scottsdale home
A man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly stealing over $27,000 worth of belongings from a Scottsdale home on July 4.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2025Mendocino Farms to open first Arizona location in Scottsdale
Mendocino Farms, a California-based salad and sandwich restaurant, is set to open its first Arizona location in Scottsdale next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2025Pedestrian dead after getting hit by vehicle in Scottsdale
A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Scottsdale on Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2025HTeaO iced tea franchise set to open first Arizona location in Glendale
HTeaO, a national iced tea franchise, is set to open its first Arizona location in Glendale this week.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 15, 2025Northbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Raintree Drive closing for 2 months
The Northbound Loop 101 Pima Freeway on-ramp at Raintree Drive near Scottsdale will be closing for two months.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 202512 animals rescued from ‘deplorable conditions’ at West Valley house
Deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office investigated a West Valley home on July 14, 2025, following allegations of animal cruelty.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 13, 2025Gas leak leads to evacuations at Grand Canyon National Park facility
Multiple trails were evacuated at Grand Canyon National Park Saturday after gas was leaked from a facility following a fire.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 13, 2025Westbound Interstate 10 reopens following crash west of Valley
Westbound Interstate 10 reopened after closing Sunday morning for a crash west of Tonopah, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 13, 2025Northbound I-17 reopens after closure due to law enforcement incident
Northbound Interstate 17 freeway in Phoenix reopened after closing Sunday morning due to a law enforcement incident.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2025Man charged in connection to meth distribution in Phoenix
A man was charged on Tuesday in connection to selling large amounts of methamphetamine in Phoenix in April, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2025Emergency crews rescue 7 people from Arizona hiking trail
Several people had to be rescued due to heat-related issues while on a Arizona hiking trail Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2025Arizona Pulitzer-Prize winning political cartoonist Steve Benson has died
Arizona Pulitzer-Prize winning political cartoonist Steve Benson has died.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2025Pedestrian dead after getting hit by car while crossing street in Phoenix
A male pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car while crossing a street in Phoenix on Tuesday, authorities said.