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 | Aug 17, 2026Arizona woman accused of sending inappropriate messages to 16-year-old coworker
At one point, the teenager’s mother went to the restaurant to confront Brinkley, according to court documents.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 15, 2026‘I’ll remain true to my principles’: John Giles says joining Katie Hobbs matches conservative values
"I continue to identify with a lot of the principles that the Republican Party says they identify with," Giles said. "That’s very complementary to working with Gov. Hobbs."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2026Gilbert man arrested on 21 counts of sexual conduct with a minor
The child first disclosed the alleged abuse when she was nine years old, saying that it had been happening for about three years, according to court documents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2026As some Arizona agencies cut ties, Flock says its cameras could have solved Nancy Guthrie case
The 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson-area home earlier this year.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 14, 2026Why hasn’t Hobbs met with investigators in AG’s ‘pay-to-play’ probe? Governor responds
The state’s attorney general, a fellow Democrat, is investigating whether the governor influenced a rate increase for a foster care provider.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2026Woman arrested over Peoria church shooting threat, swatting, stalking, police say
Police say a 30-year-old woman terrorized family members, sending death and rape threats, while living in their home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2026Arizona returns more than $171K to 35 crypto ATM scam victims
Arizonans who believe they have been targeted by a crypto ATM scam need to make a report within 30 days of the transaction to get full refunds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2026Goodyear police officer investigated over potential misuse of Flock technology
Investigators audited all Flock system activity on July 21. One day later, they discovered evidence of potential misuse.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 11, 2026Political consultant calls Hobbs-Giles ticket ‘good strategy decision’ aimed at McCain Republicans
"It's a good strategy decision. I think it's actually going to pay off for the Hobbs campaign," Stan Barnes said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2026U.S. Marshals take over global hunt for fugitive son tied to Litchfield Park deaths
What started as a missing persons case escalated into a homicide investigation after the parents' remains were found in the family's backyard.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 11, 2026Katie Hobbs praises John Giles running mate pick; Andy Biggs team calls him Democrat ally
Giles served as Mesa mayor from 2014 to 2025 and has opposed President Donald Trump and the MAGA coalition. He endorsed Hobbs as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Man faces robbery, kidnapping and sexual assault charges after Phoenix bus stop attack
A woman gave the gunman her last dollar, and her boyfriend offered him a homeless resource card, before the suspect sexually assaulted her, court documents say.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Phoenix man accused of holding his Shake Shack co-workers at gunpoint during robbery
According to arrest records, the suspect told investigators he had been struggling and had children to support.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Back-to-back haboobs blanketed Phoenix with dangerous levels of dust
One of last week’s dust storms lasted a record 16 hours, according to an expert who helped create the Phoenix Dust Storm Scale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Police released new information about missing Avondale couple, search for son
The Avondale Police Department identified 27-year-old Matthew Flores, the missing couple's son, as a suspect in the homicide investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Murder charge filed more than 3 years after Scottsdale woman disappeared
Erin Weber went missing in 2023. A breakthrough in the case came when Scottsdale Police identified 41-year-old Joseph Ryan Vigil as their suspect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Man found in ‘extremely critical condition’ after fight broke out at Maryvale soccer game
Officers responded to a report of an unconscious man found in Sueno Park around 8 p.m. Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Drive-by shooting at Phoenix bus stop sends woman to hospital
The victim was waiting Friday morning on 51st Avenue near Interstate 10 when a vehicle stopped and someone inside shot at her, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Police investigating after floating body pulled from canal in Phoenix
Crews responded to a water rescue call around 7:30 a.m. Friday and found the body in the Arizona Canal.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 6, 2026Angie’s wants to recruit Salad and Go workers who lost their jobs after bankruptcy killed the chain
Angie's, a local restaurant chain founded by the entrepreneurs behind Salad and Go, is looking to help affected workers after the sudden closures.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 6, 2026Garage, Johnny Rockets opening this weekend at Chandler Fashion Center
The Montreal-based streetwear store and nostalgic diner are both debuting Saturday at the East Valley shopping hub.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2026Human remains found in Litchfield Park backyard during Avondale missing persons investigation
The missing couple's adult son is considered a suspect, and Avondale Police believe he fled the country before they checked the residence on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2026Arizona man sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually exploiting children
Luis Alberto Ortiz interacted with material showing a minor younger than 15 being sexually exploited in 2023 and 2025, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 6, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump admin ‘laser-focused’ on Arizona semiconductors
Along with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Arizona's own Juan Ciscomani, Bessent toured a factory in Casa Grande on Wednesday.