About
Payne Moses is a web content editor for KTAR News and Arizona Sports at Bonneville Phoenix. A lifelong Arizonan, Payne briefly left the state to play collegiate golf but returned to pursue his passion for journalism. When he’s not managing digital content, he enjoys exercising, golfing, spending time with his family and dogs, and serving at his local church.
Experience
- Web Content Editor, KTAR/Arizona Sports (June 2024–Present)
Writes and edits 5+ articles per day, curates homepage content, manages app alerts and newsletters, and distributes content across digital platforms. - Assistant Sports Information Director, Arizona Christian University (July 2023–June 2024)
Produced over 300 articles, managed stats and event setup, and created digital graphics and media content across 10 varsity sports. - Staff Writer, The Echo News, Taylor University (Feb 2021–May 2023)
Reported and edited campus news, authored profiles and event previews, and contributed to editorial planning and publishing. - News Reporter, Marion Chronicle-Tribune (Sept 2021–Jan 2022)
Covered high school and college sports, profiled local businesses, and wrote feature previews for community events.
Education
- Arizona State University – M.A. in Sports Journalism (Expected Summer 2025)
- Taylor University – B.A. in Multimedia Journalism, minor in Sport Management (2023, Summa Cum Laude)
Achievements & Awards
- Excellence in Multimedia Journalism Award – Taylor University (2022–23)
- Sports Writer of the Year – Taylor University (2022–23)
- Certificate of Merit in Leadership – Taylor University (2022–23)
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2026Gaming regulators accuse 5 platforms of running illegal gambling operations in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Gaming issued cease-and-desist orders against five operators, in its efforts to get ahold of a rise in illegal gambling in the state.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 6, 20262 killed in fiery rollover crash on Loop 202 at Loop 101 in Tempe
Westbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway was closed for hours at Loop 101 in Tempe after a vehicle caught fire Sunday night.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 5, 2026Fourth of July travelers: Prepare for slow traffic on Interstate 17 when heading back to Valley
Officials warned of slow traffic on southbound Interstate 17 for those heading home to the Valley Sunday with Fourth of July weekend ending.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2026Shooting at Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District leaves 5 juveniles injured
Five juveniles were left injured on the Fourth of July Saturday night after a shooting at the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 22, 2026‘Up there with the Grand Canyon’: Arizona’s 1st Buc-ee’s travel center opens in Goodyear
Texas-grown travel center Buc-ee's opened its long-awaited first Arizona location in Goodyear on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2026Pregnant woman and child dead after 2-vehicle collision in north Phoenix
A pregnant woman and her child are dead after a two-vehicle collision in north Phoenix on Saturday night. There were no signs of impairment in the driver.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2026Mesa officers suffer smoke inhalation while rescuing 2 people from burning home
Multiple Mesa police officers were hospitalized Wednesday night after inhaling smoke while rescuing two people from a burning home.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 18, 2026Arizona’s Gallego, Kelly back bill to protect elections from federal or military interference
U.S. Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly are among those supporting the Protect Our Polls Act, which seeks to keep elections free of federal interference.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2026Arizona Animal Welfare League offers free adult pet adoptions for a limited time
From Saturday to June 28, you can be a hero for a pet at Arizona Animal Welfare League with free adoptions on those 5 months and older.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 13, 2026Bashas’ partners with Amazon on grocery delivery, pickup service at 4 Valley locations
Bashas' is partnering with Amazon to provide four Arizona store locations with grocery delivery and pickup service.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 13, 2026Arizona Republican lawmakers criticized after latest session fails to amend ESA voucher program
Arizona lawmakers adjourned their 2026 session without addressing the plagued ESA voucher program, and they received backlash because of it.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jun 13, 2026Grant approved for wildfire risk management research at 3 Arizona universities
A research grant was recently approved by the Arizona Board of Regents so three universities can help land mangers with wildfire risk management.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2026Phoenix apartment fire leaves 2 hospitalized, including 1 in critical condition
A late-night apartment fire in central Phoenix on Friday hospitalized two, including one in critical condition at a burn facility.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jun 9, 2026Wildfire near Flagstaff grows to 135 acres, fueled by grass and wood
A wildfire fueled by grass and wood started near Flagstaff on Monday afternoon, but authorities said it poses no immediate threats to structures in the area.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Canyon Lake closing in fall for safety inspections, maintenance
Canyon Lake, a popular reservoir about 45 minutes east of Phoenix, will be closed about four months to visitors due to maintenance work beginning on Sept. 16.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Peoria approves fee for residents who miss weekly trash, recycling collection date
Peoria residents who do not put their trash or recycling cans out on the designated day will be subject to a $50 fee beginning on July 2.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 8, 2026Filipino supermarket Seafood City hiring ahead of Chandler debut
Arizona's first Seafood City, a Filipino supermarket chain, is coming soon to Chandler and the location has started its hiring process.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Motorcyclist dies in high-speed crash in Phoenix
A man is dead after crashing his motorcycle into an access barrier near Black Canyon Highway in Phoenix on Sunday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 20262 people hospitalized after attempted Chandler home burglary
Two people were hospitalized on Saturday morning after being assaulted by three suspects who allegedly broke into their Chandler home, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 20262 drivers suspected of impairment injured in early morning Avondale crash
Two people suspected of impairment were injured in a severe crash in Avondale early Sunday morning that caused a temporary road closure, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2026Woman hospitalized after shooting near south Tempe fire station
A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries early Sunday morning after a shooting near a fire station in south Tempe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 20261 dead, 3 in critical condition following fiery car crash in north Phoenix
One person is dead and three others are in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday night in north Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2026Arizona wetlands restoration to support endangered frogs, other wildlife
A wetlands restoration project in eastern Arizona, which has bolstered six ponds, is helping a frog species get through ongoing drought in the area.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 26, 2026Trader Joe’s to open soon at Desert Ridge Marketplace, be 1st store in north Phoenix
The wait for north Phoenix's first Trader Joe's is nearly over, with the grocery store set to open at Desert Ridge Marketplace.