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 | Feb 5, 2026Motorcyclist dead after afternoon crash in downtown Phoenix
A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in downtown Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Feb 5, 2026House Republicans vote to censure AG Mayes, call for her resignation over ICE statements
Arizona House Republicans voted to censure Attorney General Kris Mayes in light of her controversial comments in late January about ICE officers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2026Phoenix police announce arrest in 2019 homicide, seek further help on case
The Phoenix Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a 2019 west Phoenix homicide and is seeking more tips via Silent Witness.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Arizona House hires independent counsel to look into pay-for-play allegations against Gov. Hobbs
The Arizona House said an independent counsel will review Gov. Hobbs' alleged "pay-for-play" scheme with Sunshine Residential Homes, which surfaced in June 2024.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Arizona AG announces settlements over generic drug prices
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced two settlements worth $17.85 million with a pair of companies over generic drug prices.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Teenage boy in critical condition after shooting in Avondale
A teenage boy is in critical condition after a shooting in Avondale Monday, while the suspect left the scene in a vehicle before police arrived.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Gov. Hobbs on Colorado River negotiations: Agreement is not likely by Feb. 14 deadline
A Colorado River use agreement isn't likely for the Feb. 14 deadline after all basin state governors gathered together for the first time since negotiations began.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2026Winter Storm Fern causes nearly 120 flight cancellations out of Sky Harbor in 1 day
Winter Storm Fern continued to wreak havoc on air travel, causing 119 flight cancellations Tuesday at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 27, 2026Zipps Sports Grill responds to federal investigation, hopes to reopen locations this week
Zipps Sports Grill made its first public statement since federal agents raided its restaurants across metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jan 27, 2026Former ASU quarterback Hugh Lytle to enter gubernatorial race in Arizona Independent Party
Hugh Lytle, who briefly played football at ASU before becoming a business entrepreneur, said he is running for Arizona governor.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 27, 2026Gallego: President Trump, Republicans need to care for ‘legacy’ after ICE mishandlings
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego said President Donald Trump can help his legacy by doing something simple: admitting things have gone too far with ICE operations.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jan 27, 2026Arizona GOP calls for AG Kris Mayes’ resignation after ‘reckless’ ICE comments
Arizona State Senate Republicans called for AG Kris Mayes' resignation after her "reckless" comments about Arizona's Stand Your Ground law and ICE agents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2026Gilbert breaks ground on Phase 2 of Desert Sky Park, features pickleball courts
Construction has begun on the second phase of Gilbert's Desert Sky Park, which will include eight pickleball courts and more parking spaces.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 25, 2026Construction begins on supply chain company’s new regional HQ in Mesa
DSV, a global supply chain company, broke ground on its new southwest regional headquarters in Mesa that will create about 160 jobs.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jan 25, 2026Sergio Arellano elected as AZ GOP chair, fills Gina Swoboda’s vacated spot
Sergio Arellano was elected as the next chair of the Republican Party of Arizona, the U.S. Army veteran assuming the position previously held by Gina Swoboda.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2026Nearly 150 flights canceled at Sky Harbor with Winter Storm Fern rolling through US
Sky Harbor International Airport has seen nearly 150 flight cancellations since Saturday due to the presence of Winter Storm Fern.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 25, 2026Zipline to launch drone delivery service in Phoenix
Instead of depending on ground service, Phoenix residents will soon be able to utilize drone delivery through American robotics company, Zipline.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jan 25, 2026Police liaison quits following AG Mayes’ controversial interview on ICE
The police liaison for AG Kris Mayes has resigned following Mayes' comments on ICE and Arizona's Stand Your Ground law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2026Tucson man sentenced to 16 years in prison for child sexual abuse
A 25-year-old Tucson man was recently sentenced to 16 years of prison time after he pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a child between 2022 and 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2026Grand Canyon facilities reopen with restrictions after water repairs
Grand Canyon National Park announced repairs are complete on three inner canyon pipes and Phantom Ranch Canteen lodge will reopen Saturday.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 23, 2026Phoenix City councilmember backs Phoenix PD statement separating local, federal policing
The Phoenix PD announced in a statement that "trust and transparency" remain its goal and clarified that federal agencies do not represent their policing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2026Gilbert police arrest 2 after sexual assault investigation
The Gilbert Police Department has arrested two men for sexual assault after the victim targeted by both reported the abuse.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jan 23, 2026Maricopa County officials confirm measles spread in Valley, 2 new cases
Measles has officially begun to spread in the Valley after the first case of the disease was confirmed last week, according to Maricopa County health officials.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 22, 2026ERMCO to open new manufacturing facility in West Valley, creating 500 jobs
A new ERMCO manufacturing facility that will create more than 500 jobs is coming to the West Valley.