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 | Nov 2, 2026Man riding e-scooter through Phoenix tunnel dies after crashing into wall
Detectives believe 41-year-old Jeremy Williams lost control of his e-scooter and smashed into a wall, which fatally injured him.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 2, 2026Backyard sinkhole traps Phoenix man, triggering dramatic rescue
After weekend flooding, a man plunged 6 feet down into a backyard sinkhole that opened up in his backyard near 24th Street and Thomas Road on Sunday.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Oct 28, 2026Central Arizona Project moves to join Colorado River lawsuit, warns of severe water cuts
Brenda Berman, CAP's general manager, said the Arizona water provider had spent years trying to avoid litigation but believes legal action is now necessary.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 27, 2026Mark Kelly makes case for Democrats on ‘The View’ 1 week before Election Day
"We have to deliver for the American people," Kelly said. "At the same time, we are a country of laws. And if we ignore the rule of law, then we become a banana republic. We cannot allow that to happen."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2026Authorities ask public for help finding Mercedes linked to deadly hit-and-run on I-17 in Phoenix
Investigators are searching for a silver Mercedes GLC model with front‑end damage.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 26, 2026What’s next for Arizona’s schools and water? Andy Biggs makes his case 8 days before the election
The Republican running in hopes of unseating Gov. Katie Hobbs sat down for a Q&A that also covered wildfire mitigation, forestry, mining and more.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 26, 2026Home or car damaged in Arizona storms? What to know before seeking a payout
Did hail crack your windshield? Did a fallen tree damage your home? Navigating an insurance claim can be daunting. An Arizona insurance official explains how to document the damage and what deadlines your insurer must meet.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 23, 2026‘Amen,’ then a roar: Arizona church takes shelter amid tornado warning
Tornado warnings lit up the phones of worshippers at a church northeast of Phoenix. They took cover while the storm raged. Pastor Eric Woods says they're still grappling with the aftermath.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 23, 2026Families rescued from flooded Navajo Nation homes as Phoenix sees light rain
Seven families needed help getting to safety Thursday night in Dennehotso, a community in Apache County, according to the Navajo Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2026Laura Owens gets 1 month in jail in fabricated pregnancy cases involving former ‘Bachelor’ star
The Scottsdale woman apologized to her victims and said she wanted to take accountability before receiving her sentence.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 22, 2026Heber residents face aftermath of potential tornado: ‘This puts me homeless now’
One man asked a reporter for a ride to check on his RV. When they arrived, he found it toppled over and destroyed.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 22, 2026Almost 200 flights delayed at Sky Harbor Airport as hail, possible tornado threaten Valley
As of 2 p.m., 190 flights were delayed, according to the airport’s website. This was down from 218 delays as of 8:45 a.m.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 22, 2026After possible tornado strike, lawmaker calls on Gov. Katie Hobbs to declare state of emergency
Whether it was a tornado has not been confirmed, but significant damage was reported. State Rep. Walt Blackman, whose district includes part of Navajo County, asked the governor to declare a state of emergency.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 22, 2026Phoenix under severe thunderstorm watch with potential hail; eastern Arizona faces tornado risk
NWS Phoenix said a few brief tornadoes are possible for areas in east Arizona, along with heavy rainfall and hail.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 22, 2026Suspected tornado injures 1, damages up to 30 buildings in Heber-Overgaard area
Most of the damaged buildings were homes, although a church was also hit, according to a preliminary count from the Navajo County Sheriff's Office.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 21, 2026Work completed on Scottsdale Road bike lane project in Tempe
Cyclists and pedestrians now have more room to get around north Tempe, with buffered bike lanes separated from traffic by vertical posts and new pedestrian curb ramps.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 21, 2026Biggs accuses Hobbs of ‘slanderous’ accusations, says he’s confident he’ll win governor’s race
"After she's blown all that money against us and a lot of slanderous things that she said about me, she can't shake us and we're going to win this," Andy Biggs said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 20, 2026Arizona U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh offers $10K reward in Democratic opponent’s sex assault case
Hamadeh's office announced the reward Tuesday, almost two weeks after Bernadette Greene-Placentia publicly described an Aug. 14 attack near 99th Avenue and Bell Road in Sun City.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 20, 2026German airline offering new service from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Munich
The route will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, connecting Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with Lufthansa's hub at Munich Airport.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 16, 2026Suspicious substance mailed to Arizona Capitol was not toxic, officials say
“While we are grateful that the contents of the package were not harmful, the fear it caused was real," Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 15, 2026Maricopa County supervisor slams recorder for seeking FBI investigation: ‘Shame on Justin Heap’
The midterm election is weeks away, and Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee is criticizing the county recorder for taking concerns about election employees to the FBI instead of first contacting the board.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 15, 2026Commute changes coming: Valley Metro seeks public input on 86 proposed bus service updates
Michael Eshleman, Valley Metro’s deputy chief of service planning, said the goal is to build a network that reflects how people travel around the Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 14, 2026President Donald Trump insults Gov. Katie Hobbs in Bullhead City rally: ‘She’s just a dumb person’
The Republican, who has endorsed Hobbs' opponent, Andy Biggs, did not provide any reasoning for why he believes she is dumb other than to refer to her appearance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2026Phoenix man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for COVID fraud, firearm offenses
Mohammed Maio, 44, submitted false information to get loans for businesses that had no employees, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona.