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 | 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2025Multi-vehicle collision in Phoenix leaves 1 dead
A woman has died following a multi-vehicle collision in Phoenix on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jun 14, 2025Phoenix shelters urge public to donate water, heat relief kits, more
As temperatures continue to rise in the Valley, two shelters in Phoenix are calling out help for water donations and heat relief items.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 20254 charged in connection with shots fired at Tucson police officer
Four people were charged this week in connection to shooting at a Tucson police officer in April.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 13, 2025State Route 87 reopens in both directions near Fountain Hills
State Route 87 has reopened in both directions after a closure caused by a brush fire Friday, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2025Chandler unveils 70th city park, upgrades to 2 existing parks
The city of Chandler will open its 70th park on Saturday, while two existing parks will celebrate new upgrades.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2025Navajo County announces 1st confirmed cases of Measles in Arizona for 2025
Navajo County announced four cases of measles Monday, marking the first cases of the disease in Arizona for 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2025Arizona Humane Society offering microchip discounts to keep pets safe this month
The Arizona Humane Society is offering discounted microchips for the month of June.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 8, 2025Formation Interests buys Phoenix office complex near Metrocenter redevelopment
Formation Interests this week purchased an office complex with plans to build a new mixed-use business park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2025Wrong-way crash in northern Arizona leaves child, 4 others dead
A wrong-way collision in northern Arizona early Saturday morning left a child and four other people dead, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2025Investigation underway after man found dead at Phoenix apartment
An investigation is underway after police found a man dead at a Phoenix apartment on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2025Suspect arrested in connection with armed robbery case in Phoenix
Police arrested a suspect in connection to an armed robbery case at a Phoenix hotel on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2025Arizona Corporations Commission looking to balance utility prices, keep companies profitable
Arizona Corporations Commission chairman Kevin Thompson said the ACC is working on balancing utility prices while making sure companies are profitable.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2025City of Mesa names Dan Butler as new police chief
The city of Mesa has named Executive Assistant Dan Butler as the new police chief.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2025North Phoenix crash involving motorcycle leaves 4 people injured
Four people were injured following a motorcycle crash in north Phoenix on Friday night, authorities said.