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 | Jul 16, 2025Arizona joins lawsuit against Trump administration over disaster mitigation funding
Arizona is now part of a lawsuit against the Trump administration over withheld disaster relief funds from FEMA, Kris Mayes announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2025Juvenile in custody after overnight shooting in Tolleson leaves 19-year-old dead
A teen was booked into the Maricopa County Juvenile Correctional Center after a fatal shooting in Tolleson on Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2025Tucson man sentenced to over 8 years in prison for possessing fentanyl, methamphetamine
A Tucson drug bust ended in an eight-year sentence for a man caught trying to buy methamphetamine before a high-speed police chase.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 14, 2025Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly demand answers over devastating Dragon Bravo Fire near Grand Canyon
Arizona's U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego sent a letter to the Trump administration demanding answers about the Dragon Bravo Fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 2025Burglary suspect shot dead by homeowner while trying to break into Phoenix residence
Phoenix Police broke news on Monday of a burglar shot dead by a homeowner near 7th and Northern avenues, which took place Sunday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 10, 2025Number of people dying from traffic accidents in Arizona is down for 2nd year in a row
Traffic fatalities have been slowing down in Arizona for the past two years, according to the 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | Jul 9, 2025Hyundai of Arizona drives hope by supporting pediatric cancer care with every car sold
The KTAR community spotlight for July is celebrating Earnhardt San Tan Hyundai Dealership for its role in fighting pediatric cancer.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 9, 2025Phoenix breaks daily record at 118 degrees, marking hottest day of the year
The city of Phoenix broke yet another daily heat record on Wednesday after the mercury hit 118 degrees, marking the city's hottest day of the year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2025Emergency crews rescue senior man from South Mountain hiking trail
Rescue crews hiked to find the man on South Mountain Desert Classic trail around 9:40 a.m., according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2025Moving to a new apartment or home in metro Phoenix? 6 ways to avoid moving scams
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released a public service announcement aimed at preventing people from falling victim to moving scams.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 8, 2025Arizona AG sues 4 Valley smoke shops accused of marketing nicotine products to minors
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing two businesses for allegedly marketing nicotine products to minors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2025Phoenix man faces accusations of preparing and filing fake tax returns
A federal court recently accused a Phoenix man of filing false tax returns from 2021 to 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jul 8, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs, Arizona animal advocates celebrate signing of anti-cruelty bill into law
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an animal cruelty law that will crack down on neglectful animal owners who don't provide enough food and water.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 7, 2025Toyota commits $50M to Arizona Proving Grounds testing and development facility
Toyota is set to expand its massive vehicle testing site around 50 miles northwest of Phoenix in the town of Wittman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2025Report: More 4th of July drivers in Arizona arrested for speeding, aggravated DUI this year than in 2024
Arizonans floored their gas pedals more often this Fourth of July weekend than they did last year, according to a new highway safety report.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 4, 2025Laveen kindergarten teacher honored by Bruce and Gaydos with $2,500 award
In July, KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos’ Pay Tribute to a Teacher award went to Janina Perez, a Laveen teacher.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jul 3, 2025Arizona Democrats slam US House for passing ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ now on way to Trump’s desk
The U.S. House passed President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. Here's why Arizona Democrats dislike the massive budget bill.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 3, 2025Phoenix expected to dry out, stay sunny throughout 4th of July weekend after monsoon activity
The Phoenix monsoon season officially started on June 15 but the first push of the monsoon kicked off on Wednesday. What's next?
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 2, 2025Arizona joins lawsuit over Trump administration sharing private health data
Arizona is now involved in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the potential exposure of personal health data to DHS.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2025Driver arrested after fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision in Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department broke news of a driver arrested in relation to a fatal collision that left a 24-year-old woman dead on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2025Phoenix Police ID person of interest in fatal shooting that left 2 dead
Authorities on Monday released the name of a person of interest in their investigation of a fatal Phoenix shooting that left two men dead last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 202520-year-old accused of killing 2 firefighters in Idaho has Arizona ties, initial reports say
The suspected Idaho sniper accused of starting a blaze to lure first responders only to launch a fatal firefighter ambush may have Arizona ties.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jun 30, 2025Phoenix breaks daily heat record that was originally set in 1979
Monday marked the hottest day in Phoenix ever recorded on June 30 as temperatures hit a blistering 116 degrees at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2025Construction worker seriously injured at Phoenix TSMC plant
A construction worker was seriously injured at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) plant in Phoenix on Monday, authorities said.