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 | Aug 5, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after missing 77-year-old woman last seen in Phoenix found safe
The Phoenix Police Department said 77-year-old Jill Heard contacted her family and was in good health.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 5, 2026From salads to coffee? Dutch Bros could take over closed Salad and Go spots
In its bankruptcy filing, Salad and Go asked a Texas court to approve the sale of leases to Dutch Bros for a purchase price of $105 million in cash.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 5, 2026APS breaks peak energy demand record again as air conditioners blast across Valley
Peak demand is when customers use the most electricity, often during extreme heat as air conditioners run harder.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2026Goodyear charter school teacher arrested on 2 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
Samuel Durham Cooper, 39, admitted to searching for and sharing material depicting children being sexually abused and exploited online, police said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Democrat Katie Hobbs reportedly taps longtime Republican John Giles as Lt. Gov. running mate
Gov. Katie Hobbs plans to name former Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican-turned-independent, as her lieutenant governor pick in a bipartisan play for her reelection bid.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Former Habitat for Humanity executive director sentenced for embezzling $826K from nonprofit
"Ms. Northcutt's selfish choice to steal from a charity hurt many needy local families and tarnished the trust that the public has in our charitable institutions."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Arizona police operation leads to 5 men being arrested for luring minor for sexual exploitation
"If you see something suspicious, say something. Report it to law enforcement. Protecting children is a shared responsibility."
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Andy Biggs, Katie Hobbs to field questions, but not from each other, at public safety policy forum
The Republican and Democratic nominees for governor won't debate, but they'll speak separately at a forum hosted by the Arizona Police Association on Aug. 25.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2026Teen sentenced to 5 years for robbing 12-year-old at gunpoint in Gilbert
"No child should ever have to stare down the barrel of a gun and have to call 911 in tears over being robbed."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2026Divorce argument ends in apparent murder-suicide in Lake Havasu City, police say
Police said the man’s adult son tried to de-escalate the argument before his father allegedly shot his wife with a shotgun.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2026Man accused of trafficking fentanyl and meth from Phoenix to New Mexico arrested
Jason Tobey was wanted in Catron County, New Mexico, on drug trafficking allegations after he was arrested there in March, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Driver impaired by marijuana sentenced for Peoria crash that killed 5
Bjorn Hartzell was traveling about 112 mph in a 40 mph zone when he struck a minivan carrying a family of six. Two adults and three minors were killed. The sole survivor was a minor.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Andy Biggs explains why he picked Sine Kerr as his running mate in bid for governor’s seat
“Sine checked every box,” Biggs said, pointing to her policy experience, business background and rural ties as reasons he chose her as his lieutenant governor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Overnight shooting in Phoenix sends teen to hospital
The suspect is still at large, and anyone with information is urged to call the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Andy Biggs picks Sine Kerr as running mate in 1st Arizona election with lieutenant governor
The Republican ticket is now set, but incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs has not announced her running mate for November's historic election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Phoenix man accused of fatally attacking elderly roommate with construction helmet arrested
Police said 31-year-old Troy Yazzie fled to Flagstaff after an argument over an electric bill escalated into assault.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 30, 2026With Pocket Fire near Sedona 100% contained, officials significantly reduce closure area
Nearly six weeks after the Pocket Fire broke out, officials still haven't figured out its cause.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Gov. Hobbs orders flags lowered Aug. 1 for burial of former state Senate President Carl Kunasek
The Republican spent decades in public service, serving in both chambers of the Arizona Legislature.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2026No charges against parents of Gilbert child found alive in morgue after being pronounced dead
Although Gilbert Police recommended criminal charges, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office dropped the case.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 29, 2026Filipino grocery chain Seafood City hosting grand opening with freebies in Chandler
The 65,000-square-foot international supermarket and food court at Chandler Fashion Square will sell more than 10,000 items from around the world.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2026SAFE Alert canceled for missing 65-year-old man last seen in Mesa
Manual Shaw's family was concerned about him because of his medical condition as well as memory issues.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jul 24, 2026U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego says he’s considering running for president
Gallego made the comment while discussing a dismissed ethics complaint and the Justice Department probe that followed.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 23, 2026Arizona’s primary election was like ‘rehearsal for the Super Bowl,’ Maricopa County supervisor says
The primary was "as perfect as you can hope," according to Thomas Galvin. He hopes the general election follows suit.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 23, 2026Andy Biggs Q&A: Stances on affordability, water, other key issues ahead of 2026 governor’s race
As Arizonans prepare to choose their next governor, key concerns include data centers, sustainability and the rising cost of housing.