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 1, 20251 dead in downtown Phoenix crash, detectives investigating factors involved
One man is dead after crashing his car into a pole in downtown Phoenix on New Year's Day, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2025Eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp in Gilbert to close for 2 months due to scheduled roadwork
Loop 202 Santan Freeway roadwork will continue to impact East Valley traffic, as the eastbound on-ramp at Cooper Road will be closed 60 days beginning Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2025Valley Metro closing downtown stations for 2 days for testing ahead of expansion
Nine Valley Metro light rail stations will be closed in Phoenix on Saturday and Sunday as testing continues for a new extension from Central Avenue to Baseline Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2025Lin’s Grand Buffet to open 7th Arizona location in January
Valley residents will have another answer to their all-you-can-eat prayers, as Lin's Grand Buffet is coming to Phoenix in January.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2024Valley duo testing their ‘Friends’ knowledge in HBO Max game show
Two Valley "Friends" superfans are putting their knowledge of the sitcom to the test on an HBO Max game show.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 20243-year-old boy has life-threatening injuries after rescued from Queen Creek pool
A 3-year-old boy had life-threatening injuries after being pulled from a pool in Queen Creek on Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 20242 people displaced following house fire in south Phoenix
Two people were displaced from their south Phoenix home on Sunday after a fire started in their attic, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2024Suspect intentionally hits man with vehicle in north Phoenix, authorities say
A man was hit and killed by a vehicle in north Phoenix on Friday night, authorities said. Early investigation suggests the suspect's act was intentional.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2024More affordable housing slated for Tempe at Apache Corridor
In 2006, the city of Tempe first bought the land, but affordable housing will be making its long-awaited arrival at the Apache Corridor next winter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2024Federal street safety program awards $5 million to 5 Arizona projects
A recent bipartisan effort by Arizona senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly will pour more than $5 million into five state projects set on improving street safety, according to a Tuesday release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2024Arizona man charged with assaulting officers, other illegal acts during Jan. 6 US Capitol breach
A 35-year-old Phoenix man has been charged with assaulting law enforcement and other alleged crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2024Arizona State innovation team gifted $21.3 million for 2nd year of microelectronic work
An second-year innovation hub at Arizona State University was awarded $21.3 million for its continued research work in microelectronics, the public institution announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2024Pickleball group opens 3rd Valley location in Scottsdale
Luxury pickleball group, Center Court Pickleball Club, opened its third statewide location in Scottsdale, the company announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2024Northbound US 93 reopens near Interstate 40 after crash
Both northbound lanes of U.S. 93 were reopened near Interstate 40 on Friday night after a crash, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2024Phoenix lottery ticket yields $2.6 million, prize still unclaimed
Pull out your latest lottery ticket because one worth $2.6 million was drawn Wednesday at a Phoenix gas station but remains unclaimed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2024Downtown Phoenix to be blessed by annual Phoestivus holiday market for 15th year
Downtown Phoenix will be taken over by the Phoestivus holiday market for the 15th year from Thursday night to Saturday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 11, 2024Shakira adds 2nd Phoenix date to ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour’ schedule
Latin megastar Shakira added a second Phoenix date to her 2025 tour itinerary, Live Nation announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 10, 2024Arizona drug trafficker, money launderer receives 15 years prison for ties to large operation
Last week, an Arizona drug trafficker was sentenced to 15 years in prison for charges that included money laundering through real estate transactions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 9, 2024Scottsdale hospital performs breakthrough heart procedure with new technology
A Scottsdale hospital became the first non-clinical trial site in Arizona to perform a tricuspid heart valve replacement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 9, 202410-year-old Phoenix girl awarded pizza for a year in recognition of charitable service
North Phoenix's Mara Northey, 10, won free pizza for a year from Spinato's Pizzeria in recognition of her charitable work focused on providing shoes to the homeless.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 20244 Arizona cities crack top-50 best for singles, Phoenix ranked 23 in study
Valley residents have reason to believe love is possible this holiday season, as four Arizona cities made the top 50 best for singles with Phoenix coming in 23rd.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2024Motorcyclist dies after rear-ending car in north Phoenix
A male motorcyclist died after striking the back of a car in north Phoenix on Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2024Goodyear shooting, hit-and-run leaves 3 in critical condition at large party
Three people were left in critical condition after a Goodyear shooting and hit-and-run on Saturday night, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2024Scottsdale’s SkySong lands Yelp deal, experiences wave of leasing activity
SkySong, the massive Scottsdale mixed use development, recently roped in San Francisco-based tech giant Yelp.