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 BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Apr 7, 2025More than 200 suspects charged with immigration-related crime in Arizona last week
From March 29 to April 4, 204 people were charged with immigration-related crimes by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Apr 4, 2025Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton: Trump’s historic tariffs ‘causing pain,’ can be stopped in Congress
President Donald Trump announced historic sweeping tariffs on all countries and Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton is among those in opposition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2025Phoenix Pride’s Rainbows Festival celebrating LGBTQ+ community with free event this weekend
Live entertainment like The Lady Gaga Tribute and Chris Pierce will be headlining a weekend full of inclusive fun in downtown Phoenix at the Rainbows Festival.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2025Update: Man injured in northwest Phoenix collision has died
One of the two people hospitalized after a collision in northwest Phoenix last weekend has died, authorities said.
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BRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Apr 3, 2025How consolidating and rebalancing financial assets can help you find peace in retirement
Whenever retirement falls on your timeline, it is important to be aware of your financial footprint so that market uncertainty doesn't lead to undue stress.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Mar 29, 2025Tucson woman receives treatment for rare disease at Banner Boswell Medical Center
Linda Hill, who calls Tucson home, is slowly getting her life back after receiving treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) at Banner Boswell.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2025Silver Alert canceled in Phoenix for 66-year-old man with a medical condition
A Silver Alert was canceled on Saturday night for a 66-year-old man in north Phoenix with a medical condition that causes him confusion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2025Bicyclist dead after being struck by 2 vehicles, 1 suspect remains outstanding
A female bicyclist was hit and killed by two vehicles in the West Valley on Friday night and one suspect involved remains outstanding.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2025Motorcyclist dead after colliding into fence in southwest Phoenix
A man died on Friday night in southwest Phoenix after crashing his motorcycle into a metal fence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2025Silver Alert canceled in Goodyear for 84-year-old with serious medical conditions
A Silver Alert was canceled Friday night in Goodyear for an 84-year-old man with serious medical conditions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2025Spirits of Mexico Festival set to show off Hispanic culture, traditions in Phoenix this weekend
The second annual Spirits of Mexico Festival will highlight the state of Nayarit, Mexico at downtown Phoenix's Heritage Square this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2025Phoenix shooting leaves 1 man dead, his brother in prison
A man shot and killed his brother in east Phoenix on Friday morning. The suspect was booked into jail for murder and other charges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2025Arizona Corporation Commission orders Phoenix man repay nearly $1.5M in real estate scheme
A Phoenix insurance producer was ordered to pay $1,411,950 in restitution for scamming several real estate investors via a "Ponzi scheme."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2025Scottsdale rated 8th happiest city in US, 2 other Arizona towns make top 50
Don't worry, be happy. Scottsdale residents have plenty of reasons to smile and it's apparently on notice as it was recently rated the eighth happiest U.S. city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2025Arizona Corporation Commission discovers stockbroker scammed impaired client
A Scottsdale stockbroker who defrauded an impaired client out of more than $450,000 was ordered to pay restitution, according to the ACC.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Mar 16, 2025Arizona State-led Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine funds 8 tech startups
A multi-institutional tech group spearheaded by Arizona State University invested $1.5 million into eight startup companies in Arizona, Nevada and Utah.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2025Study: Scottsdale rated 3rd-best in US for credit scores, 3 other Arizona cities make top 50
Scottsdale was ranked the third-best U.S. city for credit scores while three other Arizona cities cracked the top 50.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2025Tempe joins Strong Cities Network to address hate, extremism, polarization
The city of Tempe announced Wednesday it has joined the global organization Strong Cities Network in its fight against hate, extremism and polarization.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2025Arizona AG accuses cord blood bank of deceptive practices
Arizona AG Kris Mayes accused a cord blood banking company of predatory practices toward parents and their newborn children at its Tucson facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2025Man dead in Scottsdale after officer-involved shooting
One man was shot and killed in Scottsdale on Friday night after allegedly ignoring officer commands at an "emergency traffic" stop.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 1, 2025Border Patrol agents in Arizona arrest suspected cartel scouts, 1 foot guide
Southern Arizona Border Patrol agents arrested three suspected cartel scouts and one foot guide connected to the Los Memos transnational criminal group.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 1, 2025Maricopa County celebrates new affordable housing community in Buckeye
Maricopa County representatives on Thursday commemorated the grand opening of an affordable housing development in Buckeye.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2025Arizona financial advisor sentenced for defrauding elderly client
A past Morgan Stanley financial advisor who pleaded guilty to defrauding an elderly client in July 2024 was sentenced to 22 months in prison.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Mar 1, 2025Rep. Greg Stanton on Trump, Zelenskyy heated meeting: ‘A very sad moment’
Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton called Trump's White House heated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday "a very sad moment."