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 4, 2025Tucson man arrested for dealing parts for automatic firearms
A Tucson man was arrested on June 24 for engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license and possession of an unregistered firearm.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2025Arizona Humane Society offers tips on what to do if your pet gets lost on 4th of July
To prepare for this weekend's explosive fun, the Arizona Humane Society has a few tips to keep your pets safe and in your care.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2025Pedestrian dead crossing street in south Phoenix, car driver injured
A male pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car while crossing the street on Thursday morning in south Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jun 29, 2025Construction starts on affordable housing project in Sedona
Sedona is getting an affordable housing community after a construction management firm announced the groundbreaking of The Villas on Shelby.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2025Detectives ask for help locating a suspect who allegedly shot, killed 2 men in west Phoenix
Phoenix detectives are asking for the public's help finding a suspect that allegedly shot and killed two adult men in west Phoenix on Thursday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2025Detectives investigating death of 2 adult women found with gunshot wounds in Phoenix apartment
Detectives are investigating an east Phoenix apartment after they found two adult women dead with gunshot wounds on Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2025Oregon man found guilty of stalking former US government official in Arizona
An Oregon man was declared guilty of cyberstalking and interstate stalking on June 13 for engaging with a former U.S. government official in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2025Multi-vehicle crash in Phoenix leaves 1 adult in critical condition, 2 with minor injuries
One adult was left in critical condition and two others had minor injuries on Friday after a multi-vehicle crash in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2025Arizona woman sentenced to nearly 10 years for assaulting toddler
An Arizona woman was sentenced to 118 months in prison for assaulting a 3-year-old child in 2022, officials announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2025Phoenix officers rescue starving infant after mother’s death
Phoenix police rescued an infant from a south Phoenix apartment on May 14 several days after its mother died, authorities said Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2025Phoenix adopts building code focused on accessibility, sustainability, safety
The Phoenix City Council voted to update its building code to keep construction projects safe, innovative and sustainable. It will be in effect on Aug. 1.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2025Tempe animal shelter needs temporary foster homes during renovations
A Tempe no-kill animal shelter needs 20 to 25 temporary foster homes for dogs as the facility undergoes external renovations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2025Silver Alert canceled for 72-year-old nonverbal man last seen in Scottsdale
A Silver Alert was canceled Saturday in Scottsdale for a 72-year-old nonverbal man who has a medical condition that causes him to be easily disoriented.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2025Husband of woman who died in Gilbert hospice care arrested
A 46-year-old man was arrested in Gilbert for allegedly killing his wife who was in hospice care.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jun 21, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs says any partisan state budget will ‘meet my veto pen’ ahead of deadline
With the state budget deadline looming, Gov. Katie Hobbs is staunchly against "any kind of partisan 'continuation budget,'" she said in a Saturday statement.
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ASSET PRESERVATION WEALTH & TAX | Jun 16, 2025How to reassess your finances this summer, prepare for surge in retirement population
Here's how you should assess you finances this summer, plus, how you can be prepared for a surge in retirement-aged population.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 20251 person in critical condition due to an apartment fire in north Phoenix
An elderly man was left in "extremely critical condition" on Saturday night after an apartment fire broke out in north Phoenix.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jun 14, 2025Eco-friendly apartments completed in downtown Phoenix
Eco-friendly apartments have been completed in downtown Phoenix, and applications for residence are being accepted for studio and one- and two-bedroom spaces.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jun 14, 2025Phoenix experiences 1st day of 110-plus temperatures, extreme heat in 2025
The city of Phoenix on Saturday endured its first day of 110-degree heat this year, with it reaching the exact mark around 4:35 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 20252 men arrested for conspiracy to distribute more than 45 kilograms of fentanyl in Phoenix
Two men, a Mexican national and a California resident, were arrested on Monday for conspiracy of distributing more than 45 kilograms of fentanyl in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2025Phoenix police release video of recent officer-involved shooting at traffic stop
Phoenix police on Friday released video footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred at a traffic stop on May 25. Viewer discretion is advised.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2025Eastbound Loop 202 Santan Freeway in Chandler reopens following crash
All eastbound lanes and some westbound lanes of the Loop 202 Santan Freeway reopened in Chandler following a crash on Saturday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2025Police offering up to $1,000 reward for information leading to arrest of armed robber
Phoenix police are offering up to $1,000 reward for information that leads to arrest or indictment of a man who allegedly shoplifted at a Walgreens on April 20.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2025Police find woman’s dead body in north Phoenix alley, detectives pursuing leads
Police found a woman's dead body in a north Phoenix alleyway on Sunday morning and are pursuing leads for what happened.