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 NEWS | Mar 4, 2026Scottsdale police arrest unhoused husband and wife on child sexual exploitation charges
Scottsdale police arrested an unhoused husband and wife on Tuesday on child sexual exploitation charges involving videos of an infant girl.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 4, 2026Tempe’s long‑awaited 104‑unit affordable housing project finally opens
Looking for affordable housing in Tempe? La Victoria Commons just hit the market with 104 low-rent units.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2026Motorcyclist dead after collision with utility pole in Phoenix
A man died after his motorcycle struck a large wooden utility pole in Phoenix on Monday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2026Mesa park installs permanent memorial for slain 14-year-old Emily Pike
Mesa officials, tribal leaders and community members met at Mesa's Fitch Park to honor 14-year-old Emily Pike with a permanent memorial Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2026Mexican wolf population in Arizona, New Mexico grew by 33 in 2025
Arizona and New Mexico wildlife agencies recently reported that the population of endangered Mexican gray wolves grew by 33 wolves last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2026Ticket worth $330K sold at grocery store in southern Arizona
A lucky Arizona player bought a ticket that matched the $330,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot in Friday’s drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2026Former Phoenix police officer pleads guilty to 2 counts of sexual abuse while on-duty, reports say
A man who worked as an officer with the Phoenix Police Department from 2019 to 2022 has pleaded guilty to on-duty sex crimes, reports say.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2026Eastern Arizona gas station sells $100,000 Powerball ticket
One person in Globe won a large payout — $100,000 — in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, lottery officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2026Cindy McCain stepping down from World Food Programme to focus on health after stroke
After two years, Cindy McCain is stepping down from her role as executive director of the World Food Programme.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2026Glendale man arrested for allegedly molesting 11-year-old girl
A 34-year-old Glendale man was recently arrested on molestation and sexual abuse charges, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 26, 2026Coolidge High School sports teams ineligible for postseason for 1 year after racism allegations
Coolidge High School’s entire athletics program has been ruled ineligible for postseason play for the next year following racism allegations.
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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.