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 | Jan 25, 2025New partnership gives rural Arizona students access to mental health care
Leading mental health care provider Cartwheel has been extended to Arizona students in all 13 rural counties thanks to a new partnership with the Arizona Department of Education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 20257 fentanyl traffickers indicted after US, Mexico law enforcement cooperation
Cooperative work between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement led to the arrest of two individuals and the indictment of seven operators all involved in fentanyl trafficking.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2025DJ Tiësto replaces Swedish House Mafia at Phoenix Open Birds Nest
Due to late cancellation by Swedish House Mafia, music fans at WM Phoenix Open's Coors Light Birds Nest (Feb. 5-8) will be treated to DJ Tiësto and special guest GORDO instead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 22, 20252025 Regional Unity Walk brings Valley communities together in Tempe
The 18th annual Regional Unity Walk. which celebrates mutual respect and understanding, will bring Valley residents together for a festival and 1-mile walk.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 21, 2025Gilbert animal shelter Friends for Life hosting annual yard sale
Gilbert-based animal shelter, Friends for Life, is gearing up for its annual yard sale on Thursday through Saturday that helps pay for medical costs of its rescues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 21, 2025Greenlight Communities delivers nearly 700 units of Arizona workforce housing in 2024
Greenlight Communities experienced a record year in 2024 and helped working Arizonans fill 696 apartment units, the most since the company started up in 2016.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 20, 2025Dog hoping for new home after 2 years at Phoenix shelter
Syrup, a 4-year-old male dog, is still searching for a permanent home after spending the past two years at Phoenix-based Arizona Animal Welfare League.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 20, 2025Sky Harbor unveiling Culture Corner in Terminal 3, another element to 90th birthday as airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, known as America's friendliest, is adding to its 90-year service legacy with a permanent cultural display center in Terminal 3.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2025Eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Gilbert Road closing for 2 months
The eastbound Loop 202 Santan Freeway off-ramp at Gilbert Road will close for about 60 days on Tuesday due to the ongoing improvement project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2025New portion of southern Arizona border wall to further endanger rare desert fish
Added length to the southern Arizona border wall may lead to the extinction of a rare desert fish, the Center for Biological Diversity said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 18, 2025Arizona man faces 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
An Arizona man was charged with ten counts of sexual exploitation of a minor on Dec. 30 as he was linked to "child sexual abuse material" through online tips.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2025Phoenix exploring options with potential budget shortfall in 2025
With potential budget cuts on their way, the city of Phoenix is looking into options to uphold a mandatory balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2025Wrong-way driver sentenced to 22 years in prison for killing 3 Grand Canyon University students
The wrong-way driver who hit and killed three Grand Canyon University students in October 2022 was sentenced to 22 years in prison, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2025Arizona congressman introduces bill targeting high-speed chases near border
Arizona U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani proposed on Friday new legislation that would penalize those who instigate "high-speed car chases" along the southern border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in central Phoenix crosswalk
A man was hit and killed by a vehicle while crossing the street in central Phoenix on Friday night. The suspect left the scene before police arrived.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2025Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly voices concern about Donald Trump’s national security picks
Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said on Sunday three of president-elect Donald Trump's national security picks lack the experience necessary to safeguard America.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2025More Arizonans arrested for DUI on New Year’s Eve than in 2023, some positive trends exist
Arizona DUI enforcements disrupted festivities a bit more this past New Year's Eve than in 2023 with a mixed bag of changes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2025Silver Alert canceled for 72-year-old man with medical condition
A Silver Alert was canceled on Sunday for a 72-year-old man in Phoenix who has medical condition that causes confusion, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2025Man dead in west Phoenix home from possible gunshot wounds, suspect has not been identified
A man was found dead in a west Phoenix home after possibly being shot on Friday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2025Electric Pickle entertainment destination opening its first pickleball club in Tempe
A new Tempe pickleball club is hosting a grand opening ceremony on Monday. Electric Pickle is a two-story sporting destination with amenities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 20251st puppies of 2025 born at Arizona Humane Society, all need a permanent home
New Year's Day was a joyous one for the Arizona Humane Society, which welcomed its first set of puppies in 2025. Five Pit Bull Terriers and their mother are in need of a permanent home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2025Bicyclist dead after being hit with vehicle in south Phoenix
A bicyclist was hit and killed by a car in south Phoenix on Wednesday night, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2025Mesa Banner hospital welcomes its 1st baby of 2025 only 18 minutes into new year
Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa welcomed its first baby of 2025 while New Year's Eve fireworks were still going off.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 202510 Valley bands battle for 4 performing slots at Arizona Bike Week
Ten bands from across the Valley will compete on Saturday for four coveted spots in Arizona Bike Week.