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 3, 2026Freestyle motocross star sets world record for vertical height at Mesa water park
Freestyle motocross star Colby Raha set a new sports record last week at Mesa’s Revel Surf Park after launching a motorcycle 90 feet in the air.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2026Arizona investigators ‘aware of reports’ about possible ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos provided an update on the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2026How to enter lottery for 2027 Colorado River trip permits
The yearly lottery for noncommercial Colorado River trip permits opened on Monday. Apply for permits for 2027 trips through Feb. 24.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Michigan man who started 3 commercial semi-truck fires in Arizona sentenced to 10 years
A man from Michigan was sentenced last week to 10 years in federal prison for setting fire to three semi‑truck trailers in Arizona.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Feb 2, 2026Hadrian opens $200M manufacturing and software hub in Mesa
Advanced manufacturing company Hadrian recently celebrated the opening of Factory 3, a 290,000-square-foot facility in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Arizona attorney general issues warning about cryptocurrency ATM scams
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warned the public to watch out for cryptocurrency ATM scams in a Monday morning announcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Event combines animatronic dinosaurs with LEGO activities at 1 Phoenix location
Jurassic Quest with Brick Fest Live combines two popular family-friendly event for the price of one ticket at the Arizona Fairgrounds for three days.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Feb 2, 2026Caldwell County BBQ ready to celebrate opening of 1st West Valley location
The Caldwell County BBQ Peoria marks the chain's first location in the West Valley. A grand opening ceremony will be held on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2026Arizona Supreme Court: Child sex crime sentencing enhancements can apply even without a real minor
Child sex crime sentencing in Arizona now allows enhanced penalties even when the “minor” is an undercover officer, not a real child.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 30, 2026U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona explains why he wants DHS Sec. Kristi Noem to resign
The way ICE operates under Kristi Noem's leadership is unacceptable, U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton stays, calling for ICE reform and her impeachment.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 29, 2026Gov. Hobbs asks Attorney General Kris Mayes to walk back her ICE comments
Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is running for reelection, on Thursday condemned ICE comments made by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2026After deaths of 3 girls known to DCS last year, director says agency is moving in right direction
The Arizona DCS director tells of reforms designed to prevent tragedies like those of murdered girls Rebekah Baptiste, Emily Pike and Zariah Dodd.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2026Grand Canyon plans to partially reopen North Rim after last year’s devastating Dragon Bravo Fire
Parts of the Grand Canyon's North Rim closed due to safety concerns related to the Dragon Bravo Fire last year. They could reopen in May.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 29, 2026Phoenix teacher wins Bruce & Gaydos’ teacher tribute for teaching math, empathy, leadership
The first Pay Tribute to a Teacher winner of 2026 is Dustin Thomas, who teaches ninth and 10th grades at Camelback High School in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 28, 2026Phoenix deploying 17 speed-monitoring cameras to roadways across city
Seventeen photo safety cameras designed to monitor speed will go up around Phoenix streets on Feb. 23, 2026, according to city officials.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 27, 2026Protestors rally outside Zipps Sports Grill after DHS investigation, condemn ICE activity in Phoenix
Community organizers and activists gathered outside a Zipps Sports Grill in Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon to demand an end to federal immigration raids.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2026Former Mesa pizza shop supervisor gets life in prison for murdering man he saw as romantic rival
A 31-year-old Mesa man has been sentenced to natural life in prison for murdering his coworker in 2023, authorities announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 27, 2026ADOT completes $24.9M improvement project on highway east of Payson
Drivers along a 22‑mile stretch of State Route 260 east of Payson now have more room to maneuver, ADOT said in a Tuesday announcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2026Phoenix man dies after car falls onto him during repairs
A man died after a vehicle rolled onto him while he was repairing it on Sunday night in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2026Arizona woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatal child abuse involving fentanyl
An Arizona woman was sentenced last week to 15 years in prison for child abuse resulting in death, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 26, 2026Arizona GOP leaders voice anger at Attorney General Kris Mayes over her recent ICE comments
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes' recent comments about ICE agents angered state Republicans, one of whom called for her resignation.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 26, 2026Pickup truck driver dead after head-on collision with Valley Metro bus
A man is dead after the pickup truck he was driving crashed into a Valley Metro bus head-on early Monday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 23, 2026Assisted living home owners barred from operating future facilities in Arizona
Arizona’s top prosecutor recently reached a settlement with a Mesa elder care facility she accused of elder abuse and consumer fraud.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 22, 2026FBI offers $25K for any help finding those responsible for Maleeka Boone’s death
A $25,000 reward is now being offered for information that helps investigators determine what happened to Maleeka Boone, a Navajo Nation girl.