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 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.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jul 7, 2025Owners of Phoenix Thai restaurant bringing new concept to historic Tempe site
Two owners of a Phoenix Thai restaurant are bringing a new concept to a historic site in Tempe next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 20252 injured after apartment fire in Phoenix
Two people were injured after a fire broke out in a Phoenix apartment on Saturday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2025Valley shelter waiving kitten adoption fees this month
The Arizona Animal Welfare League is waiving kitten adoption fees for the month of July.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2025Man charged in connection to deadly attempted carjacking incident in Arizona
A man was charged Wednesday in connection to a deadly attempted carjacking incident in Arizona on Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2025Arizona Humane Society to host additional free adoption event for all pets
The Arizona Humane Society is hosting another free adoption event for all pets on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2025Silver Alert canceled after missing 82-year-old Mesa man found safe
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert for an 82-year-old man who was last seen in Mesa on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2025Phoenix collision leaves 4 people injured
Four people were injured following a crash in Phoenix on Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 2, 2025Dusty conditions cover East Valley as drivers encounter monsoon storm activity
Drivers in the East Valley were met with dusty conditions as monsoon activity popped up on Wednesday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2025Maricopa County hires outside firm to conduct independent review of election process
Maricopa County hired an outside firm on Thursday to conduct an independent review of election processes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 20252-year-old dies after being pulled from Gilbert pool
A two-year-old has died after a drowning incident in Gilbert on Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2025Arizona fugitive wanted for multiple child sex crimes arrested in Ukraine
An Arizona man who was wanted for multiple child sex crimes dating back to the 1980s was arrested by Ukrainian police Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2025Couple faces federal charges in connection with ICE incident in Tempe
A couple was indicted Tuesday in connection with an ICE incident in Tempe last week, authorities said.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jun 16, 2025Early detection of skin cancer important in Arizona as temperatures rise, expert says
As temperatures rise, it's important for Arizonans to catch early signs of skin cancer as well as protect their skin from extreme heat, one expert says.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 15, 2025Scottsdale Fashion Square ranked in top 10 on list of best malls in US
Scottsdale Fashion Square was recently ranked in the top 10 on a list of best malls in the United States.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2025Police investigating Phoenix shooting that left 1 dead
An investigation is underway after a Phoenix shooting on Saturday night left a man dead, authorities said.