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 WEATHER NEWS | Sep 1, 2025Rain, high winds, dust roll into metro Phoenix to close out Labor Day weekend
Rain, high winds and dust moved west into metro Phoenix on Monday evening. Areas in greater Scottsdale received significant rainfall while others were left dry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2025American Airlines brings connection-saving technology to Sky Harbor in time for holiday travel
American Airlines customers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport this Labor Day weekend will have more flight insurance with new connection-saving tech.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 30, 2025Lin’s Grand Buffet to reopen all-you-can-eat restaurant in west Phoenix
All-you-can-eat restaurant Lin's Grand Buffet in west Phoenix will reopen on Sept. 10 after renovations. New sushi and other menu items will be offered.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2025Queen Creek mayor takes leave of absence, to return to duties in late fall
Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley is on a leave of absence to focus on family and will return in late 2025. Vice Mayor Leah Martineau will step in temporarily.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 23, 2025Phoenix logs record high daily low temperature amid recent heatwave and monsoon
Phoenix had a record high daily low temperature on Saturday on the backend of the latest extreme heat warning. It was 92 degrees, besting a 1998 mark by two.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2025Brewery & pickleball club Padeland to open in former Chandler movie theater space
Padeland, a 35,000-square-foot recreational venue, will bring padel, pickleball and a full-scale brewery to Chandler in fall 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2025Woman found dead in bathtub of West Valley home
A woman was discovered dead in her home's bathtub in the West Valley on Saturday morning. Phoenix PD is taking over the investigation to determine the cause.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2025Triple Twist lottery ticket worth nearly $1.5 million sold in southern Arizona
One lucky player purchased an Arizona Lottery ticket worth nearly $1.5 million on Friday. The ticket was sold at a Walmart located along Nogales Highway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2025AHS receives grant to help struggling owners care for senior dogs
The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) became one of 119 animal shelters across the country to earn funding to support its local senior dog caretakers.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 21, 2025New York-based Prince St. Pizza to open 1st Arizona location in Tempe
Prince St. Pizza will debut its first Arizona location in downtown Tempe on Aug. 28. There will be a DJ and special merchandise for sale.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 21, 2025Asian restaurant Ricemill opening 2nd Valley location on Saturday
Ricemill, an Asian fast-casual restaurant, will be opening at a Glendale shopping center on Saturday. It will mark its second Valley location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2025Wide-ranging indictment handed down in Valley organized retail theft case
More than 25 individuals in Glendale were indicted in an organized retail theft case that dealt with illegal gain from stolen Blu-Ray Discs and DVDs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2025Give-A-Thon: New Phoenix Children’s CEO John Nickens becomes Champion of Hope
Incoming Phoenix Children's CEO John Nickens became a Champion of Hope by pledging $20 a month live on KTAR air on Wednesday during the 2025 Give-A-Thon.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Aug 20, 2025Financial relief available to businesses impacted by Dragon Bravo, White Sage fires
Businesses in northern Arizona will begin to find some financial relief after two Arizona wildfires have been wreaking havoc since early July.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Aug 17, 20252 new home collections announced in Maricopa with prices starting in $200,000s
A pair of home collections in a single family-style Maricopa community are now for sale, starting in the $200,000s and ranging from 814 to 1232 square feet.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2025Goodyear testing system that detects trash truck fires
The city of Goodyear announced it is partnering with a thermal technology manufacturer to combat the growing number of trash truck fires.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2025Lowe’s opens at Maricopa shopping center with Aldi on the way
A Lowe's store opened at a new Maricopa shopping center last month, and an Aldi grocer is set to join it once constructed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2025Slick City Action Park working on 2 more Valley indoor slide facilities
Fast-growing indoor slide group Slick City Action Park announced Mesa and Goodyear locations on Thursday. It will expand to seven Valley sites in early 2026.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2025Analysis finds Scottsdale’s tourism generated $3.7B in 2024
The city of Scottsdale saw nearly $4 billion flood into its economy and more than 11 million visitors in 2024, according to its tourism and events division.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2025Vacuum company Busch Group expands operations in US with service center in Tempe
Busch Group, a leading vacuum technology company, is bringing a service center to Tempe. The regional hub is scheduled to open in October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2025McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park opens after completing renovations, unveils new artwork
Scottsdale's McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is open for business after completing several renovations and adding public artwork.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2025Lineup revealed for 2nd annual Sound Bites Music & Food Festival in Gilbert
Rock band Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers will headline the second annual Sound Bites Music & Food Festival in Gilbert this October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2025North Phoenix mobile home fire leaves 60-year-old man and 2 dogs dead
A 60-year-old man is dead and two dogs were killed in a mobile home fire that broke out in north Phoenix on Sunday morning, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2025Study: Scottsdale crowned most pet-friendly U.S. city, Phoenix rated 18th
In a recent nationwide study, Scottsdale was ranked the most pet-friendly city and Phoenix cracked the top 20.