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 ELECTION NEWS | Sep 30, 2025Newly elected Adelita Grijalva says Mike Johnson delaying her swearing-in due to Epstein files
Newly elected Rep. Adelita Grijalva could sway the Epstein file release — if Speaker of the House Mike Johnson stops delaying her swearing-in.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2025Glendale renames park after legendary Suns broadcaster Al McCoy
The Al McCoy Memorial Park officially opened to the public on Tuesday in the Glendale neighborhood he lived in for over 50 years, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2025Injured hiker rescued from Camelback Mountain, helicopter deployed
First responders responded to reports of an injured hiker on Tuesday. The Camelback Mountain rescue took place around 11 a.m., authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2025Real-time crime center opens to enhance Buckeye police response
A new Buckeye dispatch center is officially ready to start accepting 911 calls. The high-tech real-time crime center opened last week.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Sep 29, 2025Goodyear approves zoning change for 2nd Estrella commercial hub
A second Estrella commercial hub could be right around the corner after a recent rezoning approval vote by the Goodyear City Council.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Sep 29, 2025Brewer Science opens office and lab for AI, manufacturing research in Chandler
Microelectronics materials manufacturer Brewer Science opened a new Chandler office and lab to research AI, machine learning and more.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 26, 2025Waymo temporarily shuts down service in metro Phoenix due to flash flooding
Waymo temporarily suspended its service in metro Phoenix as severe flash flooding drenched the area on Friday afternoon.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Sep 26, 2025Republican lawmaker speaks out against high school district he says is charging $26K for data
Republican Rep. Matt Gress said the Tolleson Union High School District is charging him around $26,000 for years of financial transaction records.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 20251 man dead, 1 taken into custody after west Phoenix shooting
A fatal west Phoenix shooting over the weekend left a 28-year-old man dead and a 43-year-old man arrested, police announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2025Child hospitalized after collision with vehicle in Phoenix
A child was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Phoenix on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2025Mesa issues notice of intent to raise utility rates, locals have 60 days to comment
Concerned about rising utility rates in Mesa? The Mesa City Council is giving residents 60 days to weigh in on a proposed rate increase.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2025Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Mesa group home Emily Pike ran away from before her murder
The father of murdered teen Emily Pike is pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit against Mesa group home Sacred Journey Inc., prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 22, 2025Sweetgreen set to make Arizona debut with grand opening at Scottsdale Quarter
There's a new restaurant in town! Healthy food chain Sweetgreen is opening its first Arizona location in Scottsdale on Tuesday. Here's what to know.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2025Man arrested for allegedly pointing gun at driver during Mesa road rage incident
Mesa police arrested a 22-year-old for allegedly pointing a gun at a victim during a road rage incident over the weekend, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2025Prepare to be scared: Fear Farm relocating to Scottsdale from Glendale
Looking for "Scottsdale Halloween 2025" events? Fear Farm, one of the Valley's biggest fright fests, is now located at 1475 N. McClintock Drive.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 18, 2025Major road through Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport closing nightly for 2 weeks
Drivers heading to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport over the next few weeks should brace for nighttime delays near Terminal 3.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2025San Tan Valley becomes Arizona’s newest town after Pinal County leaders appoint council
San Tan Valley became Arizona’s newest town Wednesday after the Pinal County Board of Supervisors named its inaugural town council.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2025Arizona man indicted for allegedly trying to coerce minor into sexual contact
An Arizona man has been indicted for sex trafficking involving a minor and other charges, according to the U.S. attorney's office in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2025MCSO body scanners at ITR facility find concealed weapon on inmate
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office found an inmate with a concealed firearm over the weekend thanks to body scanners, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2025Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of 2 eastern Arizona firefighters who died on duty
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday issued an order for lowered flags at all state buildings to honor two fallen firefighters who died in a Sunday crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2025Mesa Police arrest 2 teenage runaways after hit-and-run involving stolen vehicle
Two teenage runaways from Queen Creek were arrested after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle into a gate last week, according to Mesa police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2025Man hospitalized after being shot by Maricopa County deputies in White Tank Mountains park
A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after an MCSO shooting at the White Tank Mountains near Waddell on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2025Mesa man convicted for sexually exploiting minor, Kris Mayes says
A 45-year-old Mesa man will soon face sentencing for various child sexual exploitation charges, authorities announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2025ASU chapter of Turning Point USA hosts vigil honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk
The Turning Point USA chapter at Arizona State University held a Charlie Kirk vigil at 5:30 p.m. in Tempe's Desert Financial Arena.