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 | Oct 26, 2025Study: Gilbert ranked the safest city in Arizona
Gilbert was rated as the safest city in Arizona in a recent WalletHub study. It came in 29th overall out of 182 U.S. cities.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 25, 2025Worth Takeaway in downtown Mesa hosting Jim Bob’s Burgers 2-day popup event
Get a taste of limited-time burgers at Worth Takeaway's eighth annual Jim Bob's Burgers popup event in downtown Mesa on Friday and Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 25, 2025SAFE Alert for 41-year-old man canceled after he was reunited with family
A SAFE Alert was canceled on Sunday for a 41-year-old man after he was found and reunited with his family in Surprise, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 19, 2025Australian exercise studio CorePlus opens 1st U.S. location in Gilbert
Australian-based exercise studio CorePlus opened its first location in the United States in Gilbert last month. It offers various yoga and pilates classes.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 18, 2025Construction on US 60 near Wickenburg to begin Monday
A pavement improvement project on the U.S. 60 near Wickenburg is scheduled to begin on Monday. It has an expected completion date in mid-2026.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 13, 2025Westbound US 60 Grand Avenue in Surprise reopens after crash
The westbound lanes of the U.S. 60 Grand Avenue near Surprise reopened on Monday night following a crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2025Where to get the best views of Arizona’s fall colors
Though the leaves haven't begun changing just yet, there are several spots in Arizona you want to check out when fall colors are officially among us.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2025Scottsdale ranked as one of best US cities to drive in, other Valley cities perform well
Scottsdale was rated the fourth-best U.S. city for drivers in 2025 according to a recent nationwide study, as other Valley towns performed well.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2025Avondale to celebrate city heritage with annual Billy Moore Days this upcoming weekend
Avondale is celebrating its city heritage at the annual Billy Moore Days this weekend with carnival rides, softball and cornhole tournaments, food and more.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Oct 12, 2025Canadian medtech company NeuroCatch, Inc. opens US headquarters in Phoenix
Canadian company NeuroCatch, Inc. opened an office space at the Phoenix Bioscience Center as a participant of the ASU co-sponsored MedTech Accelerator program.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 11, 2025Phoenix receives daily record rainfall in first 4 hours as wet weekend continues
Metro Phoenix received a daily record amount of rainfall for Oct. 11 in just the first four hours of Saturday. A flood watch for the area goes through Sunday.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Oct 6, 2025Luxury home completed, listed for over $5 million in north Scottsdale
A luxury home priced at $5.3 million with a built-in bar has been completed in north Scottsdale gated community, Skye View.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 20252 pedestrians hospitalized following car collision in Phoenix
Two pedestrians were hospitalized on Monday night in Phoenix due to a car crashing into them. Phoenix PD is investigating the scene.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Oct 6, 2025Builder unveils model homes ahead of grand opening of Teravalis in Buckeye
Model homes in a Buckeye community called Teravalis have been completed and a grand opening is set for Nov. 15. Guests can tour the homes and enjoy free food.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2025Arizona agencies schedule missing persons awareness event, candle-lighting ceremony
The Arizona Attorney General's Office has partnered with two state agencies to host a missing persons awareness event at ASU's West Valley campus on Oct. 18.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 5, 2025Dollar Tree buys building at Glendale business park for distribution center
A Dollar Tree distribution center is coming to Glendale after a recent purchase of a 1.25 million-square-foot building. It will be the first center in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 5, 2025Eastbound Interstate 10 near 67th Avenue in Phoenix reopens after crash
The eastbound lanes of Interstate near 67th Avenue in Phoenix were closed Sunday night due to a crash.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 5, 2025Diamond Don’s steakhouse set to open in downtown Mesa this week
Steakhouse and cocktail restaurant Diamond Don's, which offers live studio-produced music, will celebrate its grand opening in downtown Mesa on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 4, 2025All eligible voters getting mail ballots for 2025 Maricopa County jurisdictional elections
All registered voters will receive ballots via mail ahead of the 2025 Maricopa County jurisdictional elections, which will be held on Nov. 4.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 28, 2025Opening date set for new Target in Queen Creek retail center
A new Target at Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek is set to open on Oct. 12 and will create 160 jobs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2025Man dead in shooting after confrontation with woman at Phoenix intersection
A 54-year-old man is dead after confronting and being shot by a woman who was in her car at a Phoenix intersection on Saturday afternoon.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 28, 2025EV’s set to lose access to Arizona HOV lanes on Oct. 1
Without a late change to a federal code, EVs with only a driver will lose access to HOV lanes in Arizona during restricted hours starting on Oct. 1.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Sep 28, 2025Arizona judge sentences Mexican drug trafficker to 15 years
A Mexican drug trafficker who was living illegally in Arizona was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2025‘Jerry’s Law’ to address animal cruelty in Arizona goes into effect
SB1658, or "Jerry's Law," went into effect on Friday to more clearly define animal cruelty and provide proper medical care for companion pets in Arizona.