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 HOMELESSNESS NEWS | Jul 31, 2025UMOM New Day Centers gets $250K grant to renovate emergency shelter campus
A large emergency shelter campus, UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix, is set to expand to serve even more unhoused people in the Valley.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jul 31, 2025Arizona lawmaker explains why he opposes dynamic pricing in grocery stores
Arizona Rep. Cesar Aguilar, a Democrat, explains why he introduced a bill last year that will make changing electronic price labels illegal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2025MCSO arrests woman accused of abusing multiple animals in Litchfield Park
A 67-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday in connection to a July 14 animal abuse case in which deputies rescued 12 animals, MCSO said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jul 30, 2025Someburros expands presence in West Valley with 1st Buckeye location
Chandler-based Mexican restaurant chain Someburros is bringing its signature burritos, nachos and more to the West Valley.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 29, 2025Dragon Bravo Fire grows to burn over 71,000 acres, threatens another lodge near Grand Canyon
The fast-moving Dragon Bravo Fire in northern Arizona came dangerously close to the Kaibab Lodge near the Grand Canyon on Monday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 20252 people hospitalized in critical condition after car-motorcycle collision
Two people were critically injured after a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle on Monday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 29, 2025Fry’s Food Stores opening new grocery store in West Valley
A new Fry's grocery store opening in Buckeye on Aug. 29 will include a Starbucks, 18 fuel pumps, a wine department and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2025Father who starved, abused 3-year-old daughter in Surprise sentenced to life in prison plus 57 years
A child murder conviction led to the sentencing of 38-year-old Carlos Tercero Cruz, who killed his 3-year-old daughter in 2015, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 28, 2025Eastbound US 60 reopens after collision involving pedestrian, police vehicle
A collision between a pedestrian and patrol vehicle caused an eastbound US 60 closure on Monday, authorities said. It reopened around 8 a.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 20252 arrested in connection with 2024 Glendale homicide
A man and a woman were arrested on Tuesday in connection to the 2024 Glendale homicide of Grant Siefert, police said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 25, 2025Here’s what drivers can expect when hitting the roads across metro Phoenix this weekend
This weekend's Valley freeways traffic advisory notes several temporary restrictions that motorists should know before driving.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 20253-vehicle crash kills 1, causes traffic closure in Mesa
One person is dead after a three-vehicle collision in Mesa on Friday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2025Tempe Police arrest 21-year-old influencer accused of disrupting local businesses with pranks
Why was a social media prankster arrested in Tempe? He was accused of disrupting businesses and uploading videos of the crimes online.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 24, 2025US 89A reopens in both directions in northern Arizona after 2 massive wildfires caused closures
US 89A reopens following wildfire closure caused by the White Sage Fire in northern Arizona, transportation officials announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 20252 men accused of stealing over $140,000 from Walmart stores across Arizona
A grand jury in Arizona has formally accused two men of a massive Walmart theft scheme that stole merchandise worth $140,000.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jul 24, 2025Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego vows to help Peoria business owner detained by ICE
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona said he wants to help people like Kelly Yu, a Peoria business owner detained by ICE in late May.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2025Former southern Arizona kindergarten teacher arrested on child sex crimes, reports say
Police in southern Arizona arrested a woman accused of child sex crimes last week. KVOA identified the Cochise County woman as a teacher.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2025Man caught on roof of Scottsdale gallery with stolen art worth $250,000 sentenced
A Scottsdale art thief caught stealing from a gallery in 2024 was sentenced to five years in prison, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 20251 injured in crash that led to chemicals spilled across Mesa roadway
A chemical spill following a collision in Mesa has resulted in injuries as well as a traffic closure on Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2025Arizona secretary of state calls for more cybersecurity funding after potential Iranian hack
In June, hackers uploaded photos of Ayatollah Khomeini on the Arizona Secretary of State's candidate portal. Who's behind the website hack?
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jul 22, 2025Arizona’s new prison oversight office needs funding, supporters say
The Arizona Legislature approved a prison oversight office but allocated zero funding to run it, according to supporters who are speaking out.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2025Arizona man challenges himself to go full summer without A/C to raise awareness for those in need
Arizona man Paul Farmer is challenging himself to go without air conditioning in summer to raise hope and money for those in need.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 21, 2025Maricopa County reports 1st West Nile death of summer, warns about mosquitoes
Maricopa County Department of Public Health said on Monday that an older adult died due to West Nile virus. It was the first such death in 2025.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 21, 2025Rain sprinkles the Valley in moisture ahead of potential thunderstorm
As light rain sprinkled metro Phoenix on Monday, the National Weather Service predicted more moisture would follow on Tuesday.