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 | Oct 28, 2025Locksmith who worked for Scottsdale school district accused of sex crimes
Peoria man Dominick Le Beau had been arrested on sex offense charges, police said. He was a locksmith at the Scottsdale Unified School District.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2025Uber driver accused of sexual assault: MCSO asks public to help find suspect
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office announced Monday it is investigating sexual assault allegations made against a 33-year-old rideshare driver.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 27, 2025XNRGY, company behind systems that cool down data centers, celebrates $300M Mesa facility
The new XNRGY Mesa facility will specialize in data center cooling solutions. This Mesa manufacturing facility is projected to create 900 jobs.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 27, 2025Burglar couple steals from Scottsdale eatery, deflowers their rose-themed photo opp
Police are searching for a man and woman accused of burglarizing and desecrating Mon Chéri Restaurant in Scottsdale on Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2025Thomas Galvin stands by MCSO despite allegations in federal monitor’s report
Earlier this month, monitor Robert Warshaw provided a report alleging MCSO vastly overrepresented the amount the Melendres case has cost it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2025Man falls through animal shelter ceiling in Phoenix during vandalism investigation
A man was arrested after crashing through the ceiling of an animal shelter in Phoenix as MCSO deputies investigated a potential vandalism case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2025Phoenix Police Department seeks community input on youth interactions policy
Those who want to influence how the Phoenix Police Department interacts with young people can weigh on on their youth interactions policy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2025Hobbs calls potential lapse of SNAP access ‘devastating,’ wants Trump to stop ‘political games’
Gov. Katie Hobbs said the ongoing U.S. government shutdown is throwing SNAP recipients in limbo. She hopes nonprofits will help fill the gap.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2025Arizonans who rely on SNAP may lose access to benefits in November due to government shutdown
Those who require food assistance should know the government shutdown has put SNAP benefits in peril, Arizona authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 23, 2025$3 million allocated to repair flood damage on US 60 between Superior and Globe-Miami area
Authorities said Thursday they'd spend $3 million for a flood damage repair project to part of US 60 between Superior and the Globe-Miami area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2025Mesa group home Emily Pike ran from before her death denies lawsuit’s allegations
Sacred Journey Inc., the Mesa group home named in a wrongful death lawsuit by the father of slain teen Emily Pike, denied all allegations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2025Suspect at large after man killed in west Phoenix shooting
The suspect in a fatal shooting in Phoenix over the weekend is at large, police announced Wednesday. Eric Gutierrez was the victim.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 202516-year-old boy sentenced to 3.5 years in Arizona prison for beating girlfriend
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to prison for threatening his girlfriend with a gun and violently beating her, authorities announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 22, 2025Tempe opening Disaster Assistance Center for residents impacted by storms
Residents impacted by the Oct. 13 Tempe storm can get free emergency resources at the Disaster Assistance Center from Thursday to Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2025Cast your vote: ADOT announces finalists in Safety Message Contest
Want to decide which safety slogans will go up on the signs all around the Valley's freeways? Vote on the Safety Message Contest 2025 finalists.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2025Man dead, suspect at large after hit-and-run in Phoenix
A man is dead after a hit-and-run collision in Phoenix on Sunday night, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Oct 20, 2025Greg Stanton urges ASU not to sign letter agreeing to Trump administration’s education policies
U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton is urging Arizona State University not to sign a compact from the Trump administration regarding higher education policies.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 17, 2025Phoenix makes tech history: NVIDIA and TSMC celebrate first U.S.-made Blackwell wafer
Phoenix marked a milestone in domestic semiconductor manufacturing Friday as NVIDIA and TSMC celebrated the first U.S.-made Blackwell wafer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2025Domestic abuser sentenced for 2022 murder of his girlfriend in Phoenix
A domestic abuser has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of his girlfriend in Phoenix, authorities announced Friday.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 17, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs defends record fighting illegal immigration in wake of opponent’s ICE claims
Two of Arizona's top gubernatorial candidates disagree strongly over border security, job growth and incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs' budgeting record.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2025Phoenix police arrest suspect in fatal 2017 stabbing after his extradition from Mexico
The suspect of a fatal 2017 stabbing who allegedly fled to Mexico and was extradited has finally been captured, police announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 16, 2025ADOT holding virtual meeting on massive project to improve State Route 24 in southeast Valley
Arizonans will have the opportunity to learn more about the SR 24 Improvement Project, which will upgrade traffic infrastructure east of Loop 202.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2025Community groups raise outcry over 10 recent shootings involving Phoenix police
Several community groups gathered in Phoenix on Wednesday to outcry the recent shootings involving Phoenix police officers and call for change.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 20252 dead, 2 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Phoenix
A fatal crash in Phoenix around 2 p.m. left two dead and two hospitalized Wednesday afternoon. Police identified the victims Thursday.