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 | Jun 11, 2025Maricopa County officials approve $30 million in bonuses for detention officers
Maricopa County detention officers are getting bonuses thanks to a Wednesday vote from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2025Katie Hobbs condemns assault on Peoria officer amid protest over mistaken immigration claims
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said attacks like the one on a police sergeant in Peoria are unacceptable.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2025Hobbs calls Trump’s deployment of National Guard to stop LA ICE protests ‘unprecedented overreach’
Gov. Katie Hobbs disagrees with President Donald Trump's decision to send 700 Marines and around 4,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2025Anti-ICE protestor attacks Peoria police officer helping federal authorities with drug case
The Peoria Police Department said social media misinformation led to an anti-ICE protest on Tuesday during which a sergeant was assaulted.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 9, 2025Axon no longer working with the city of Scottsdale on its HQ project
Axon will no longer consult the Scottsdale City Council when planning its massive headquarters with a housing development in the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2025Silver Alert canceled after police find 65-year-old last seen in Phoenix
A Silver Alert issued last week for a missing 65-year-old man last seen in Phoenix was canceled on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2025Apache Junction Police struggling to cope with death of officer shot by road rage suspect
The loss of fallen Apache Junction officer Gabriel Facio, who died on Sunday from injuries sustained in the line of duty, is impacting police.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 6, 2025Phoenix high school geometry teacher honored by Bruce and Gaydos
In June, KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos’ Pay Tribute to a Teacher award went to Kelly Melrose, a Phoenix teacher.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2025Man found dead under Phoenix bridge in 2011 identified through genetic genealogy
A multi-state genetic genealogy research initiative helped Arizona investigators make a breakthrough on a 13-year-old cold case.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 5, 2025Sprouts Farmers Market to open 1st Fountain Hills location
Sprouts Farmers Market is planning to open its first store in the northeast Valley suburb of Fountain Hills.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 5, 2025Despite recent death, number of wrong-way collisions on Arizona highways declining
Incidents of wrong-way collisions on Arizona highways are decreasing, according to the state's Department of Public Safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2025Glendale man sentenced to life in prison for killing his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter
A Glendale man was recently sentenced to life in prison after he murdered his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter in 2019, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 4, 2025OdySea Aquarium unveils immersive lobby experience
Stepping into the lobby of the OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale will soon feel like diving into nature through immersive ocean experiences.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2025Apache Junction Police Department identifies police officer injured by gunfire
The officer injured in a shooting on Monday was the heartbeat of the Apache Junction Police Department, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2025Suspects in attempted armed robbery still at large, Scottsdale police say
Scottsdale police are looking for two suspects behind an attempted armed robbery of a store selling eyeglasses on Monday.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jun 3, 2025Paradise Valley estate at the base of Camelback Mountain sells for $1M above asking price in 2 days
In just two days, a massive Paradise Valley estate debuted on the market and was swiftly snapped up for $10.8 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 20251 woman killed in head-on collision in Phoenix
A woman has died following a two-vehicle collision in Phoenix on Sunday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2025MCSO seeks help from public in case of two teens found dead by gunshot wounds
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help finding out what happened to two teens found dead from gunshot wounds Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2025Police hunting for Sedona woman found guilty of attacking officer with crowbar
A Sedona woman was found guilty of assaulting a police officer with a crowbar. She is at large after failing to appear for the Thursday sentencing.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 30, 2025Hickman’s Family Farms loses 3 million egg-laying chickens to bird flu
The president of Hickman Family Farms took time Thursday to explain what happens next after a recent bird flu outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2025Homicide investigation begins after 2 teens found dead from gunshot wounds off SR 87
Two teens found dead on Tuesday at a campsite near Mount Ord, within the Tonto National Forest, are at the center of an MCSO investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2025Animal charity leader explains why more people are abandoning their dogs in metro Phoenix
Economic issues facing West Valley residents may be contributing to the recent rise in dog abandonments, according to one animal advocate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2025Glendale Police video shows how real-time crime center helped nab armed suspects
The Glendale Police Department released video showing how its real-time crime center helped capture three suspects after a recent armed robbery.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2025Silver Alert issued for missing 80-year-old man last seen in Mesa
A Mesa man who went missing last week, prompting a Silver Alert, was found safe on Tuesday, authorities said.