Serena O’Sullivan is a Phoenix-based news reporter and content editor at KTAR News since 2023. Serena’s career includes roles as a reporter for Arizona Republic, Phoenix New Times and the Phoenix Business Journal. A Cronkite School graduate and SPJ award finalist, she also worked as a digital content coordinator, social media manager and freelance feature writer. Serena covers stories on politics, crime, policing, technology, education and more.
Expertise
- News writing
- Copy editing
- Radio reporting
- Project management
- Content strategy
Education
Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, with a minor in communications
Achievement & Awards
- First-generation college graduate
- Wrote cover story for Phoenix New Times in 2023
- Wrote cover story for Phoenix Business Journal in 2019
- Contributed to KTAR News’ regional Edward R. Murrow Award-winning newscast in 2024
Social media profiles
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 25, 2026Pima County officials are banning parking on several streets near Nancy Guthrie’s house
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is imposing temporary parking restrictions around the Tucson home of missing woman Nancy Guthrie.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Feb 25, 2026Record‑breaking February heat expected in Phoenix this weekend
The city of Phoenix is on track to break an all‑time record high for February weather this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2026Suspect opens fire on DEA agents during a narcotics investigation in Phoenix
DEA agents who were conducting a narcotics investigation in Phoenix were shot at by a suspect on Tuesday, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2026Man indicted on child sex trafficking charges after girl found on ‘The Blade’ in Phoenix
A 21-year-old man has been formally accused of sexually trafficking a 16-year-old girl in Phoenix, authorities announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2026Hip-hippo-hooray! Wildlife World Zoo announces winning name for baby pygmy hippo
The Wildlife World Zoo recently invited the public to vote on a name for a newborn animal. The winning baby hippo name was just announced!
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2026WATCH: President Donald Trump gives 2026 State of the Union speech
President Donald Trump is scheduled to give this year's State of the Union speech on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 24, 2026Kris Mayes leads new lawsuit challenging RFK Jr.’s changes to childhood vaccine policies
The attorneys general of Arizona and California are leading a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's childhood vaccine policies.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 24, 2026Border security expert urges Arizona travelers to be wary of cartel violence after El Mencho killing
Cartel violence in Mexico has surged following the killing of a drug kingpin known as El Mencho, triggering border security fears in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2026Red Bull Showrun demonstration with F1 cars coming to Phoenix
Red Bull Showrun, a popular motor sports demonstration tour, is making a pit stop in Phoenix this March. Here's what to expect from the event.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2026Moving crew explains how they helped save 2-year-old missing Avondale girl they saw in Amber Alert
Workers with Camelback Moving Inc. helped rescue a missing 2‑year‑old girl after using their trucks to block a car at a QuikTrip in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2026Man who killed girlfriend’s father in Avondale in 2021 sentenced to 43 years prison
A man has been sentenced to 43 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend's father in Avondale in 2021, according to Maricopa County prosecutors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2026Fugitive who escaped from custody in Arizona captured in Mexico
A fugitive who fled Arizona kidnapping charges to Mexico was captured and returned after three years at large, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2026Arizona man sentenced to over 15 years for sexually abusing 2 girls
A Tuba City man has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for sexually abusing two young girls, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2026Arizona leaders weigh in after Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Trump’s tariffs
Several top Democrats in Arizona, as well as a leading Republican, commented in response to the tariff ruling from the Supreme Court on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2026Suspect who exchanged gunfire with DPS in Phoenix indicted on 25 charges
The suspect in a shootout that injured four Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers earlier this month has been indicted on 25 charges.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 19, 2026Rep. Joseph Chaplik resigning from Arizona Legislature to focus on congressional run
Arizona State Rep. Joseph Chaplik will resign from the Legislature to focus on his campaign for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Feb 19, 2026Arizona lawmaker pushes to end EPA‑mandated fuel blend amid rising gas prices
A top Republican lawmaker at the Arizona Capitol is pushing for new strategies to bring down gas prices, arguing the state needs to take action to cut back on its higher-than-average fuel costs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2026Car crash in Phoenix leaves bicyclist with life-threatening injuries
A bicyclist was critically injured after a car crash around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Feb 19, 2026Economic advancement hub to open near Phoenix Sky Harbor
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Arizona HEAT Center in Phoenix is set in the near future, according to officials with the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2026Funeral services set for DPS pilot, trooper who died in helicopter crash while helping Flagstaff police
Funeral services have been set for the DPS trooper and pilot who died when their helicopter crashed in northern Arizona earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2026Arizona Lottery player wins $50,000 from Powerball ticket bought in Sun City
A Powerball ticket sold at a Sun City gas station matched Wednesday’s numbers, winning $50,000 for the buyer.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Feb 18, 2026Winter storm blankets northern Arizona roads in snow, brings light rain to metro Phoenix
The effects of a winter storm are being felt across Arizona on Wednesday, with light rain and chilly temperatures in the Valley and snow up north.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 18, 2026Southern Arizona couple sentenced for pandemic assistance fraud
A Tucson couple has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a fraud scheme involving pandemic unemployment assistance funds.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Feb 17, 2026Longtime Tempe breakfast spot reopens after closing in 2024 due to fire
After a kitchen fire forced U.S. Egg in Tempe to shut its doors in October 2024, the restaurant is hosting a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday.