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 | Feb 12, 2026Lottery ticket sold at Glendale cocktail lounge nets buyer $1 million Powerball prize
One lucky Arizona Lottery player who won the $1 million Powerball can cuddle up with an enormous pile of money as an early Valentine's Day gift.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Investigators received 4,000+ tips in Nancy Guthrie case after sharing surveillance photos, video
On Wednesday, law enforcement activity picked up in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, where Nancy Guthrie was last seen.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Arizona leaders send letters to DHS Sec. Kristi Noem regarding proposed West Valley ICE facility
Some of Arizona's top Democrats are joining the public outcry over a proposed ICE detention center with room for 1,500 beds in Surprise.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Mark Kelly says attempt to indict him is ‘master alarm flashing for our democracy’
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona condemned President Donald Trump's administration for seeking an indictment against him and other Democrats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Prosecutors drop case against ‘looksmaxxing’ streamer Clavicular after Scottsdale arrest
Metro Phoenix prosecutors said they won't pursue charges against against the "looksmaxxing" streamer known as Clavicular after his arrest in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2026U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs calls federal oversight of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office a ‘grift’
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs will be one of several Republicans holding a field hearing to condemn federal oversight of MCSO as a "grift" on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2026Investigators share surveillance photos, videos of masked person connected with Nancy Guthrie case
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday released several photos and videos connected to the search for 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Feb 10, 2026Tempe adopts drink spiking prevention ordinance; law will go into effect in August
The city of Tempe has adopted what officials say is Arizona’s first ordinance aimed at preventing drink spiking. It goes into effect Aug. 1, 2026.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2026WM Phoenix Open DUI task force pulled over fewer drivers than last year
During the three-day WM Phoenix Open over the weekend, authorities with a DUI task force conducted a total of 1,091 traffic stops.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2026‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie begs public for help as search for missing mother enters 2nd week
The search for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, is in its second week and is approaching an alleged deadline.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 9, 2026Loop 101 westbound lanes reopen after crash caused shutdown in Phoenix
The westbound lanes of the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway reopened at 27th Avenue in Phoenix after a Monday morning closure.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2026Man arrested after hit-and-run leaves bicyclist dead in Phoenix
A 46-year-old man has been arrested on manslaughter charges after a fatal collision in south Phoenix on Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2026Arizona Lottery player wins $722K Triple Twist jackpot
One lucky Arizona Lottery player won a $722,755 jackpot in Saturday’s Triple Twist drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2026After father mistakenly killed by Phoenix police, family calls for officer to be behind bars
The stepson of Christian Rendon, who was wrongly killed by Phoenix police, according to Chief Matt Giordano, wants accountability.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2026Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warns about Super Bowl betting scams
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes urged those interested in sports betting to avoid illegal sportsbook sites ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2026DPS identifies 2 killed in Flagstaff helicopter crash, vows to honor their lives
The Arizona Department of Public Safety on Friday identified two of its members who died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2026Domestic violence suspect dies after vehicle strikes him and Surprise police officer chasing him on foot
A domestic violence suspect who fled from a Surprise police officer on foot died from his injuries after a car crashed into him on Thursday night.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 5, 2026Mexican man sentenced to 1 year in prison for human smuggling, assaulting Border Patrol agent
A human smuggler from Mexico was recently sentenced to prison for assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent in early 2025, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2026Pilot dead after plane crashes into northern Arizona field
A man flying an aircraft in northern Arizona has died after a plane crash on Wednesday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 20263 teens charged with murder in 2025 deadly armed robbery in north Phoenix
Three men have been charged with murder in connection to a deadly armed robbery in Phoenix last year, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 4, 2026Mark Kelly says ICE must ‘get out of Minneapolis,’ calls for Kristi Noem to be fired
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona wants Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to lose her job and for ICE to stop its activities in Minneapolis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2026No person of interest in case of missing ‘Today’ star’s mother has been identified, sheriff says
There is no suspect or person of interest in the case of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" star Savannah Guthrie, who went missing on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2026Homicide suspect arrested 1 month after fatal fight in Phoenix
A suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection with a fatal altercation that occurred last month in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2026Mesa school employee arrested after police find inappropriate text messages with 14-year-old boy
A 24-year-old teacher's aide at a Mesa school was arrested Tuesday after allegations of sexual exploitation of a student, authorities said.