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 | Mar 1, 2025Man accused of making terrorist threats against Valley hotel, school
Phoenix police charged a man with making separate terrorist threats to a Phoenix hotel and elementary school on Feb. 21 and 24.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2025Man dead in north Phoenix mobile home fire, no firefighters injured
A man was found dead after a fire filled his mobile home in north Phoenix late on Saturday night. No firefighters were injured once on the scene.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 23, 2025West Valley hospital completes cath lab renovations, advances cardiac care
A West Valley hospital completed a renovation of its two catheterization ("cath") labs that will improve "procedural efficiency" in cardiac care.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2025Driver dead after allegedly speeding into tree in west Phoenix
A man was left dead after crashing into a tree in west Phoenix early Sunday, the Phoenix Police Department said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2025Police investigating west Phoenix crash that left 1 pedestrian dead
One woman was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning in west Phoenix. Police are actively investigating the scene.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 23, 2025Northbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Raintree Drive to close 2 months starting Monday
The northbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Raintree Drive will be closed for two months beginning Monday due to continuing work on the freeway.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 16, 2025Eastbound US 60 reopens in Wickenburg following crash near US 93
The eastbound lanes of the US 60 in Wickenburg near the US 93 were reopened Sunday following a crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2025Concert lineup finalized for 2025 Chandler Ostrich Festival
The sixth and final headline act for the 2025 Chandler Ostrich Festival concert series has been revealed.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 9, 2025More than 500 charged with immigration-related crime in Arizona over recent 2-week period
From Jan. 21-Feb. 3, a total of 565 people were charged with illegal immigration activity by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2025Police investigating fatal shooting that left 1 man dead in southeast Phoenix
Phoenix police are investigating a fatal shooting in southeast Phoenix on Friday that left one man dead. The incident is being viewed as an act of self-defense.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2025Woman dead after hit by car while crossing street in west Phoenix
An adult woman was struck and killed by a car on Friday while crossing a street in west Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 8, 2025I-17 overnight closures next week to remove old Bumble Bee bridge
The southbound Interstate 17 will be closed overnight from Monday to Wednesday due to scheduled reconstruction of the Bumble Bee bridge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2025Arizona AG accuses asthma drug maker of scheming to avoid Medicaid rebates
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on Thursday sued drug producer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for harm done to asthma patients by discontinuing a long-time product.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Feb 3, 2025Developers reveal multiple restaurants, other tenants for The Trailhead in Peoria
Several new restaurants have signed leases at The Trailhead in Peoria, including Crust Simply Italian and Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2025ADOT powers up I-10 electronic rest area signs to help truck drivers find parking more easily
Truck drivers on the I-10 can now find rest area parking in real time with ADOT launching electronic signs along western and southeastern segments of Arizona.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 2, 2025Westbound I-10 reopens at US 60/SR-143 near Sky Harbor after crash
The westbound lanes of Interstate 10 reopened Sunday night at US 60/SR143 near Sky Harbor International after a crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2025ADOT begins US 93 widening project northwest of the Valley
Construction on a split four-lane highway on the US 93, a project to widen a four-mile stretch in northwest Arizona, is beginning this week
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 20252 Arizona Humane Society rescues to be featured in Puppy Bowl XXI, 4 total from the Valley
Ready, set ... bark! Two rescues from Arizona Humane Society will participate in Puppy Bowl XXI on Super Bowl Sunday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Feb 2, 2025Developer provides progress report on Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek
Vestar, a shopping center manager in the western U.S., announced Wednesday it will finish the second phase of the Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek by the end of 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2025Arizona couple pleads guilty to $1.2 billion in health care fraud involving the terminally ill
An Arizona couple pleaded guilty to $1.2 billion in health care fraud related to purchasing wound grafts for elderly and terminally ill patients.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 1, 2025DACA recipient, Arizona immigration attorney worried about deportation efforts
DACA recipient and Arizona immigration attorney Salvador Macias said ICE officers and local enforcement need to be lawful in their deportation efforts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2025Arizona wildlife officials warn about walking on lake ice
As winter rolls on, Arizona wildlife officials urged people to proceed with caution when walking on frozen lakes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2025Phoenix police release video of fatal shooting, incident investigation ongoing
The Phoenix Police Department has released video footage of a officer-involved shooting that left one man dead in Laveen on Jan. 17.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 25, 2025Eggstasy brunch spot opens in Queen Creek, becomes 8th in Arizona
Eggstasy, a brunch restaurant chain, opened its eighth Arizona location in Queen Creek on Monday.