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 WATER WATCH NEWS | Nov 29, 2025Chandler updates water conservation incentive program with reduced rebates
Chandler has updated its water conservation incentive program with lower rebates scheduled to be both "extended and amended" Jan. 1, 2026.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Nov 29, 2025$10M expansion of Mekong Plaza in Mesa Asian District completed
Mesa's Asian District Mekong Plaza, home to Asian grocers and retailers, recently completely a $10 million expansion project that will add about 200 jobs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 29, 2025MxPx to headline Punk Rock Christmas music festival in Chandler
The Punk Rock Christmas Festival at Chandler's Rawhide on Saturday will be headlined by 90s band MxPx and treat the Valley to an assortment of craft beers.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Nov 28, 2025Estelle, a 2-story restaurant/bar, opens in Old Town Scottsdale
Estelle, a two-story Mediterranean and Mexican-inspired restaurant/bar, opened in Old Town Scottsdale on Wednesday. A grand opening is on Dec. 20.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 28, 2025Bell Road exits on Loop 101 Agua Fria reopen in both directions after fatal crash
Both directions of the Bell Road exits on Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway were reopened Saturday morning after a fatal crash on Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 28, 2025Scottsdale man fined more than $240K for defrauding investors
A Scottsdale man has been fined more than $240,000 for investment fraud conducted throughout Arizona from late 2018 to early 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 28, 2025St. Mary’s Food Bank distributes Thanksgiving supplies to record number of Arizona families
St. Mary's Food Bank provided a record number Arizona families with Thanksgiving meal supplies and did it with lots of local support.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 25, 2025Arizona Humane Society shares tips on how to keep pets safe during Thanksgiving
While four-legged friends can partake, the Arizona Humane Society said it is important to keep pets safe from overindulging over Thanksgiving.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Nov 24, 2025New townhomes starting at $850K available in midtown Phoenix
A set of 20 four-story townhomes starting at $850,000 are now available for purchase in midtown Phoenix and tours are being offered this weekend.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Nov 24, 2025Developer secures $183M in financing for sports academy complex near TSMC in Phoenix
A real estate developer recently secured the finances needed to complete a sports academy and hotel in Phoenix which had its construction paused for six years.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Nov 24, 2025Bartlett Lake water level expected to rise due to releases following storms
Bartlett Lake is expected to see its water levels rise starting on Monday afternoon after Salt River Project (SRP) releases water from the nearby Horseshoe Dam.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2025Police investigating after man killed in shooting in north Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department is investigating a north Phoenix shooting that left one man dead early on Monday morning.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Nov 23, 2025Pure-Logic Industries breaks ground on new HQ in Chandler Airpark district
A precision manufacturing company recently broke ground on a new headquarters in the Chandler Airpark district and will be completed fall 2026.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2025Desert Highlands, a private Scottsdale community, reopens golf course after $10M renovation project
Scottsdale's private Desert Highlands golf course has reopened after several months of closure for a $10-million renovation project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2025South Phoenix crash leaves 2 dead, 1 hospitalized with signs of impairment
Two people were left dead after an impaired driver crashed into them at a high speed early Saturday morning in south Phoenix.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 23, 2025Valley soaked with rain overnight, many areas hit with upward of 0.5 inches
Many parts of the Valley received upward of 0.5 inches of rain overnight on Saturday into Sunday, but Thanksgiving week is supposed to dry out.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2025Railway operator’s rejected zoning change request a ‘real problem’ for Maricopa County residents
Whether Valley residents have followed along with the Wittmann railway hub rezoning drama or not, its handling is something "everyone should care about."
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Nov 9, 2025Salt & Straw opens 3rd Valley ice cream shop in uptown Phoenix
Ice cream shop Salt & Straw celebrated the opening of its third Valley location at north-central Phoenix's Uptown Plaza on Friday.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Nov 9, 2025Affordable rental community opens in south Phoenix
A new affordable rental community designed for low-income families, Ascent on Broadway, recently opened in south Phoenix and is filling up fast.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Nov 2, 2025Circle K buys land for store in West Valley master-planned community
A new Circle K is coming to Avondale master-planned community, Verde Trails, after a recent land purchase. Construction will begin soon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2025Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in south Phoenix
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle while in a crosswalk in south Phoenix on Saturday night. Impairment is not suspected in the incident.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2025VIVA PHX returning in 2026 as 6-day cultural event in downtown Phoenix
VIVA PHX, a multiday music festival in downtown Phoenix, returned last year after a seven-year hiatus and is set to fill the city air in spring 2026.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Nov 1, 2025Larry Fitzgerald Foundation donates $1M to support breast programs at Phoenix cancer center
The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation recently donated $1 million to Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center to support breast cancer research and services.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 26, 2025Industrial park planned for Peoria’s Five North at Vistancia development
An industrial park stretching across 239,700 square feet is coming to Peoria's Five North at Vistancia and is expected to be completed in mid-2027.