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 BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 13, 2026Gov. Hobbs working with law enforcement to ensure public safety ahead of potential ICE surge
As anti-ICE protests erupt in Minneapolis, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said she's preparing for potential conflicts related to ICE activity in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2026Arizona leaders react to death of former state Attorney General Mark Brnovich
Arizonans from across the political spectrum paid tribute to former Attorney General Mark Brnovich after his death at age 59.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 13, 2026Arizona GOP congressional candidate says ICE officer who fatally shot woman was ‘100% justified’
Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb believes Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, was justified.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 13, 2026125,000-square-foot semiconductor equipment cleaning and coating facility opens in Mesa
A 125,000-square-foot semiconductor equipment cleaning and coating facility recently opened in Mesa. Officials said it will bring 200 jobs to the East Valley.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jan 12, 2026Gov. Hobbs highlights affordability, education, water security in 2026 State of the State address
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs hit on a number of topics, including affordability, education and jobs, in her 2026 State of the State speech on Monday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 12, 2026ADOT to host public meeting about 35th Avenue/Grand Avenue intersection project
Big changes are coming to the US 60/Grand Avenue intersection with 35th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 12, 2026Incarcerated women in Phoenix report high levels of domestic violence, sexual assault, study finds
A newly released report of incarcerated women at the all-female Estrella Jail in Phoenix found high levels of trauma.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 9, 2026Arizona State University involved in SpaceX launch this weekend
Arizona State University will play a supporting role in this weekend's SpaceX launch of a Twilight mission.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 9, 2026Construction to start on 2nd segment of I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project
The second segment of the Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project is set to start soon, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2026Pinal County sheriff’s deputies rescue 8-year-old boy from suspected child smuggling operation
An 8-year-old boy was rescued from a human smuggling operation in Arizona on Wednesday, according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 9, 2026Tempe street closures for 2nd Sundays on Mill event
Here are all of the Tempe street closures motorists should know about ahead of 2nd Sundays on Mill.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Jan 9, 2026Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announces $11 million groundwater use settlement
Dairy company Riverview LLP has agreed to an $11 million groundwater settlement, according to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 8, 20263 groups argue in Phoenix court to prevent Oak Flat land transfer to copper mining company
Environmental activists in Arizona have taken a step forward in their efforts to stop the Oak Flat land transfer to Resolution Copper.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jan 8, 2026Flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor temporarily grounded, delayed due to thunderstorms
Thursday thunderstorms caused widespread groundings and delays to flights headed for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 7, 2026‘This is not what he ran on,’ Mark Kelly says of Trump after ICE officer kills woman in Minnesota
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona reacted to news of the fatal ICE shooting of a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 202640-year-old man shot by officers in Glendale dead after hospitalization
A suspect who was allegedly armed when Glendale police officers shot him on Tuesday morning has died.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 7, 2026Safeway holding grand opening celebration for new Queen Creek grocery store
A new Safeway grocery store is opening in Queen Creek on Friday. Freebies will be given away at the grand opening celebration.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jan 7, 2026Eat Up Drive In set to reopen 9 months after a fire at Phoenix restaurant
Phoenix restaurant Eat Up Drive In will reopen on Jan. 17 after nine months out of business. An April 2025 fire caused the long closure.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2026Glendale rolling out new safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters
Do you own electric bikes? How about electric scooters? If you live in Glendale, you should know about these new regulations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2026West Valley police arrest brothers for allegedly stealing from local Auto Zone stores
The Buckeye Police Department said two brothers were arrested on charges of organized retail theft. Here are the details.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jan 6, 2026Trump announces dual endorsement for Gina Swoboda, Jay Feely in GOP primary for CD-1
President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a dual endorsement in Arizona's CD-1 Republican primary, supporting Gina Swoboda and Jay Feely.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Jan 6, 2026Portions of Arizona Canal closing for dry-up, maintenance
The Salt River Project will start working on its annual maintenance and construction project on Valley canals on Thursday.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jan 6, 2026The Guest House restaurant and lounge opening 1st Arizona location in Scottsdale
The Guest House Scottsdale is set to open on Friday. It's the first Arizona location of a business with restaurants in Austin and Las Vegas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2026Mark Kelly says Trump administration wasn’t ‘thinking ahead’ when seizing Venezuelan president
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly doesn't believe the Trump's administration thought through its decision to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.