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 | Dec 3, 2025KTAR News anchor Becky Lynn to be inducted into Arizona Media Hall of Fame
One of KTAR News 92.3 FM's top anchors and contributors, Becky Lynn, will soon be officially inducted into the Arizona Media Hall of Fame.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Dec 3, 2025Feeling festive? Drink to celebrate the season at these holiday bar crawls, cocktail pop-ups
Feeling festive? Drink to celebrate the season at these holiday pop-up bars and pub crawls. We even have Phoenix Christmas map!
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Dec 2, 2025Panda Express opening in west Phoenix, bringing 40 jobs to area
Chinese restaurant chain Panda Express will open its newest Phoenix location on Wednesday. A celebration will start around 8:30 a.m.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 2, 2025DoorDash launches Waymo delivery service in metro Phoenix
Want to get your food and groceries autonomously? Thanks to a partnership with DoorDash, a Waymo delivery service will let you do just that.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Dec 2, 2025ADOT now over halfway done with Loop 202 Santan Freeway widening project in East Valley
The Arizona Department of Transportation has now reached the halfway point of its massive project to widen the Loop 202 Santan Freeway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 1, 2025Church fire suspect taken into custody in western Arizona
A man accused of igniting a blaze at a Lake Havasu City church was taken into custody Sunday. Here are details about the church arson suspect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 1, 2025Mark Kelly says Trump’s ‘seditious’ claims sparked renewed death threats against wife Gabby Giffords
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, one of the Democratic lawmakers in a video President Donald Trump slammed as "seditious," spoke out about recent threats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 1, 2025Valley Triple Twist lottery player wins $1.47M jackpot, 2 other players win big in Powerball
An Arizona Lottery player who bought a ticket in Surprise has a lot to be grateful for this holiday season after winning the $1.47 Triple Twist jackpot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 1, 2025Arizona woman sentenced to 15 years for domestic violence
An Arizona woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for domestic violence and sexual assault against her girlfriend, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Nov 26, 2025Gilbert kindergarten teacher honored by Bruce and Gaydos with $2,500 award
A Gilbert kindergarten teacher is the winner of this month’s Pay Tribute to a Teacher award, presented by Your Valley Toyota Dealers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 26, 20251 adult, 1 undocumented minor arrested after deputies ambushed in northern Arizona
A 21-year-old, as well as an undocumented minor, were arrested Tuesday in connection to an ambush shooting in northern Arizona, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 26, 2025Former Nogales police officer sentenced for embezzling from union
A former Nogales police officer has been sentenced to four years of probation for embezzling from a law enforcement union, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 25, 2025Hells Angels gang member gets life sentence for 2021 murder in Phoenix
A Hells Angels gang member received a life sentence for his role in a fatal 2021 burglary, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 25, 2025FBI requests interviews with Sen. Mark Kelly, other Democrats in ‘illegal orders’ video
The FBI contacted Mark Kelly in an investigation of alleged seditious behavior in the wake of a controversial illegal orders video posted last week.
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ARIZONA HOMELESSNESS NEWS | Nov 25, 2025Arizona joins new lawsuit against HUD over cuts to housing insecurity services
Changing HUD policies sparked the 31st lawsuit Arizona is now involved in. It addresses funding shifts launched by the federal housing department.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Nov 24, 2025Ruben Gallego slams Pentagon for Mark Kelly probe after he pushed for not obeying illegal orders
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego criticized the Pentagon probe into his colleague, calling the Mark Kelly investigation an example of "weaponization."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2025Dog killed in north Phoenix house fire, family displaced
A household has been displaced and their family dog died after a house fire in Phoenix on Monday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2025Chandler murder suspect sentenced for defrauding 54 victims through complex investment scheme
A 40-year-old Chandler man was recently sentenced for investment fraud related to a scheme with 54 victims, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2025Adrian Fontes condemns President Trump for saying Mark Kelly should face death penalty
Adrian Fontes dislikes President Trump's reaction to Democrats, including Mark Kelly, who urged servicemembers not to obey unlawful orders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 20253 teens arrested after burglary involving stolen car that smashed through front of Tempe smoke shop
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a burglary at a smoke shop earlier this month, according to the Tempe Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2025Arizona health care CEO sentenced to 14 years for embezzling $33M from tribal organization
An Arizona health care CEO was sentenced to 14 years in prison for embezzlement schemes totaling $33 million, authorities announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2025Arizona Snowbowl opened 1 day earlier than scheduled due to heavy snows
The Arizona Snowbowl opened on Thursday, one day ahead of schedule, as a way for officials to spontaneously celebrate the heavy snowfall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2025Sinaloa Cartel member pleads guilty to drug charges in Arizona
A 54-year-old Sinaloa Cartel member pleaded guilty to various drug charges on Monday, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 19, 2025President Donald Trump signs bill to force DOJ to release Jeffrey Epstein files
After months of resistance, President Trump signed a bill requiring the DOJ to release files on Jeffrey Epstein.