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 RESTAURANT NEWS | Nov 19, 2025Kind of a big dill: Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe to open 1st Arizona location inside Glendale mall
Those craving pickles in the West Valley can officially brine away their blues on Thursday with the opening of Pickleman’s Gourmet Café.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 19, 2025GOP secretary of state candidate promotes ballot measure to make Arizona voting rules stricter
The Republican state lawmaker pushing forward a new effort to get the Arizona Secure Election Act on ballots explains what he hopes to achieve.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 20252 dogs dead, 1 rescued after fire breaks out in Phoenix residence
A house fire in Phoenix left two dogs dead, one dog rescued and two residents unharmed but displaced on Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Nov 18, 20254 people rescued from floods in Wickenburg as thunderstorms bring rain, hail, storms to the Valley
A second round of thunderstorms in Maricopa County had rescue teams busy saving four stranded people in vehicles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2025House and Senate pass bill to force DOJ to release Epstein files to President Trump’s desk
Congress on Tuesday voted to force the DOJ to publicly release its files on Jeffrey Epstein, an effort enabled by U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 20257 indicted in connection with Arizona drug trafficking ring
Seven people have been indicted in Arizona for their roles in a drug trafficking ring out of Cochise County, authorities announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Nov 17, 2025Republicans introduce legislation to put Arizona Secure Elections Act on ballot
State Republicans have introduced a measure to place the Arizona Secure Elections Act on a future ballot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2025SBA offers disaster loans to Tempe residents, nonprofits and businesses impacted by storms
The Small Business Association will open a center to provide disaster loans for residents, businesses and nonprofits that need storm-related relief.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2025Echo Canyon Trail at Camelback Mountain remains closed due to unstable boulders
The presence of three unstable boulders along the Echo Canyon Trail means the popular hiking destination will remain closed until further notice.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2025Former Border Patrol agent in Arizona sentenced to 6½ years for conspiring with cartel
A former Border Patrol agent stationed in Arizona has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for a bribery scheme, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2025Phoenix Police Department seeks community input for homelessness policy
Those who want to influence how the Phoenix Police Department interacts with unsheltered people can weigh on on their homelessness policy.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 14, 2025Mark your calendars, drivers: 3 Arizona highways set for annual seasonal closures
Transportation officials announced new seasonal closures in place for high-elevation roadways in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2025Current price of gas in Arizona 17 cents higher than this time last year
Current Arizona gas prices are higher than they were this time last year. A petroleum expert explains the reason for November's high gas prices.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Nov 13, 2025Palatial sports estate in Gilbert with go-kart track, shooting range, more listed for $20M
Ever wished your home had its own go-kart track, wellness center and walk-in armory? A luxury estate in Gilbert on the market for $20 million has all that and more.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Nov 13, 2025European-inspired Humble Bistro set to open downtown Phoenix location
Global wine bar Humble Bistro will hold a grand opening for its new location in downtown Phoenix on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 20253 teens accused of vandalizing Chandler elementary school, causing $5,000 in damage
A 14-year-old boy and girl, as well as a 16-year-old boy, are facing criminal charges after an October vandalism at a Chandler elementary school.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2025House to vote on release of Jeffrey Epstein files after newly sworn-in Adelita Grijalva signs petition
After Speaker of the House Mike Johnson swore her in following a historic 50-day delay, Adelita Grijalva voted to release the Epstein files.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2025Adelita Grijalva sworn into Congress after Mike Johnson made her wait record-breaking 50 days
After a historic 50-day wait to take her seat in Congress, U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona’s 7th Congressional District was sworn in Wednesday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Nov 12, 2025North Phoenix shopping center announces 5 tenant updates, including 2 new restaurants
Looking for new places to eat? A popular north Phoenix center called the Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center is adding The Henry to its lineup.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Nov 11, 2025Arizona tribal leaders acknowledge personhood status for the Colorado River
The Colorado River Indian Tribes have made history by granting Colorado River personhood, giving the river legal rights under tribal law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 11, 2025Arizona Humane Society fosters military members’ pets through Project Active Duty
Know a service member worried about their pet during deployment? The Arizona Humane Society’s Project Active Duty can help.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2025Feeling generous? Outspoken’s collection drive partners with UMOM to help families in need
Outspoken for Families in Need is helping Arizonans foregoing buying essential items to feed their families due to shutdown-related financial strain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2025Arizona Gov. Hobbs dedicates more resources to mitigate loss of SNAP benefits
Gov. Katie Hobbs took action Monday to support Arizonans facing food insecurity due to the federal chaos around SNAP benefits.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 10, 2025Arizona man sentenced after pleading guilty in child sexual abuse material case
An Arizona man who pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually exploiting a minor was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison, prosecutors said Monday.