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 | Nov 10, 2025Mike Johnson could soon swear in US Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva after record 48-day delay
Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva is heading to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, following reports that Mike Johnson will finally swear her in.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 10, 2025Plan ahead: Veterans Day Parade to cause road closures in Phoenix
Drivers should prepare for street closures ahead of the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade 2025, which will take place on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2025Mother wanted in 2018 child abuse, kidnapping case jailed in Tucson after extradition from Mexico
A woman was extradited from Mexico and booked into the Pima County Jail, seven years after she allegedly kidnapped her noncustodial children.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2025Tempe firefighter John Garza dies after battle with occupational cancer
A Tempe firefighter who served the community for 20 years died Friday morning after an ongoing battle with occupational cancer. He was 52.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2025SNAP benefits to resume on regular schedule, Arizona Department of Economic Security says
SNAP November 2025 update: the Arizona Department of Economic Security has approved the transmission of benefit payment files.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2025Scottsdale’s 2nd most wanted fugitive, an accused pedophile at large for 17 years, arrested in France
Police: A Scottsdale fugitive who pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor and is on the city's most wanted list was arrested Nov. 1 in France.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs considers declaring a state of emergency in Arizona over delay in SNAP benefits
Gov. Katie Hobbs told Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos on Thursday she was considering declaring a state of emergency over SNAP benefits.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2025Kris Mayes lauds federal judge’s ruling that Trump admin must fully fund SNAP benefits in November
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 6, 2025Main road through Sky Harbor International Airport to see overnight closures Nov. 9-18
Planning to drive down eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard? Travelers should know that overnight closures start on Sunday and run through Nov. 18.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Nov 5, 2025Wittmann residents celebrate recent vote rejecting BNSF’s attempt to rezone land for $3.2B railway hub
Officials on Wednesday rejected a zoning request what would have set a clear path forward for a $3.2 billion BNSF railway hub near Wittmann.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2025Kris Mayes files 30th lawsuit against Trump administration, this time over FEMA funding
Arizona is now involved in a federal lawsuit over funding disputes related to FEMA grants and disaster aid, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2025To honor the late Dick Cheney, Gov. Katie Hobbs orders flags to fly at half-staff
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday ordered state government buildings to fly flags at half-staff to honor the late Republican Dick Cheney.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2025Minor arrested on suspicion of shooting teen girl in Phoenix
A teenage girl was hospitalized after a Tuesday morning shooting in Phoenix left her injured, police said. The suspect, also a minor, was arrested.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Nov 4, 20252 lanes reopen on US 60 between Superior and Globe after flood damage repairs
Flood damage on a section of US 60 required emergency repairs, a project that cost $3 million and is complete as of Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2025Trial date set for couple accused of killing 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste from Apache Junction
The Arizona couple accused of murdering 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste have been assigned a trial date: June 2, 2026.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Nov 3, 2025Free discount cards that can cut prescription costs up to 80% now available in Arizona
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the launching of the free ArrayRx Discount Card, which gives Arizonans new ways to save on medication, on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2025Fantasy 5 ticket from southern Arizona hits $174,000 jackpot
One lucky Arizonan had a spookily lucky Halloween by winning a $174,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Nov 3, 2025Trader Joe’s sets opening date for new West Valley store
The new Goodyear Trader Joe’s is opening on Friday, marking the first location of the California-based grocery chain in the southwest Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2025Husband, wife survive plane crash in northern Arizona
A husband and wife survived a plane crash near Sedona's Cathedral Rock — one of Arizona’s most photographed natural landmarks — on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2025Firefighter injured in line of duty, elderly couple displaced after fire in Buckeye Valley
A mobile home fire in Buckeye Valley left a firefighter injured and an elderly couple displaced on Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2025Kris Mayes says it’s a ‘win’ that 2 judges ruled Trump administration can’t cut SNAP funding
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she’s pleased about the recent ruling in the SNAP benefits lawsuit she had the state join, calling it a "win."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 202584-year-old man struck, killed while crossing Phoenix street
An 84-year-old pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Thursday night, authorities said. The collision took place around 7:30 p.m.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 30, 2025Phoenix venue offers 1 free meal a day for SNAP card carriers facing food insecurity
The Pemberton, a popular downtown Phoenix bar is now offering food assistance to SNAP recipients via free meals, limited to one per day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2025Valley ZIP code ranked as nation’s 23rd most expensive community
Arizona has set a new benchmark on the list of the most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. This town's code is the priciest in the state