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 TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Sep 8, 2026Which Arizona cities, counties, law enforcement agencies have stopped using Flock cameras?
Questions about privacy and recent examples of misuse are pushing some communities to reconsider their reliance on Flock automated license plate readers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2026Tempe police arrest burglary suspect accused of breaking into church, causing $10K in damage
Erick Encinas is also accused of stealing electronics, including a PlayStation 5 that was used by the church’s youth group.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 20262 pilots uninjured in north Phoenix helicopter’s hard landing
Crews with the Phoenix Fire Department responded to the scene after hearing a report of a downed aircraft.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2026Latter day-Saints church reveals location of new temple coming to East Valley
The 82,000-square-foot LDS place of worship will be built near Ironwood and Queen Creek roads in Queen Creek.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2026New program allows unticketed visitors past security at Mesa Gateway Airport
No ticket? No problem! Nontravelers approved through Gateside by TSA PreCheck can head to the gates to greet or wait with passengers.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 2, 2026Professor’s mission to sue ASU over DEI training goes to Arizona Supreme Court
Professor Owen Anderson wants the Arizona Supreme Court to let him sue over allegedly unlawful DEI training Arizona State University assigned him in 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2026Famous hip-hop artist Ye set to perform at State Farm Stadium in November
Formerly known as Kanye West, the artist Ye is set to fill State Farm Stadium with the sound of his famous rap songs on Nov. 21.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2026Snoop Dogg and T-Pain set for 2027 Bird’s Nest concert series at WM Phoenix Open
Rap star Snoop Dogg has 17 GRAMMY nominations. He served as a correspondent, cultural ambassador and honorary coach for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 1, 2026New westbound Loop 101 lane opens between 51st and 75th avenues
Drivers west of Interstate 17 will now have one extra general purpose traffic lane to use.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 31, 2026Arizona traffic deaths fall for third straight year, remain near record highs
Each year, ADOT compiles statewide crash data from reports provided by law enforcement agencies statewide. Here's what the latest numbers say.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2026Arizona operation recovers 2 minors authorities believe were sex trafficking victims
In July, the Phoenix Police Department asked the U.S. Marshals for help finding a missing girl. In August, she and another girl were recovered from a home in Tolleson.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 28, 2026Hobbs criticizes Biggs over bill supporters say could have curbed FLDS child sex abuse
In 2013, a proposed bill would have allowed DPS to take over policing duties after the local marshal's office was accused of putting church interests ahead of child safety. The measure died while Biggs led the state Senate.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Aug 27, 2026Arizona attorney general launches statewide review of Flock cameras amid wave of scrutiny
"Arizonans are rightfully concerned about the documented examples of the misuse of this technology as well as how it affects their privacy rights," Kris Mayes said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 27, 2026Arizona ranching leader says Trump’s beef import plan won’t lower prices, calls it ‘all wrong’
"The administration is trying to help our industry, but the short-term market manipulation fix I don't think's going to work," Brian DeGanahl said.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 26, 2026GCU plans potential third ABA-accredited law school in Arizona, eyes 2027 opening
Pending approval, GCU's new law school could start teaching its first students as early as fall 2027 or spring 2028.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Aug 26, 2026Tim Curry, legendary actor of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ fame, dies at 80
Curry died Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles, according to media reports.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 25, 2026Westbound Loop 202 Santan Freeway back open after crash
The Arizona Department of Transportation said a crash near Gilbert Road caused the closure around 1:30 p.m. The freeway reopened shortly before 3:30 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Fugitive wanted for murder brought back to Arizona, sentenced to 18 years in prison
Antonio Rios was confronting a woman outside a Phoenix bar when one of her friends stepped in and told Rios to back off. The encounter turned into a fatal shooting, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Aug 25, 2026San Carlos Apache fire crew member dies while supporting fight against Frijoles Fire
A 62-year-old wildland fire support crew member named Randy Lupe died after a medical emergency, authorites said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Boat explosion on Lake Havasu leaves 2 women with serious burns
Deputies with the Mohave County Sheriff's Department found the boat completely engulfed in flames.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Father accused of stealing thousands of dollars from Mesa Arts Center with 10-year-old arrested
Police said Jean Zintz and his son allegedly burglarized the center, then returned the next day to retrieve a water bottle Zintz had left behind.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Phoenix Police chief has ‘unanswered questions’ after 2 officers arrested for violent traffic stop
"No one wanted to believe that it was on-duty Phoenix police officers, but when the evidence became overwhelming that it was, we had to take action," Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Phoenix
The driver in the late-night crash near 48th and Van Buren streets stayed on the scene, police said.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Aug 21, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs cleared of wrongdoing in pay-for-play scandal
After two years of investigating allegations against Hobbs, the Arizona Attorney General's Office has found zero evidence against the Democrat.