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 TRAFFIC | May 23, 2025Smooth holiday travel: No freeway closures in metro Phoenix over Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend traffic will be unimpeded by closures, as the Arizona Department of Transportation does not have any scheduled shutdowns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2025Gas prices down for Memorial Day, but Arizonans paying more than most of US
While much of the country is seeing the lowest Memorial Day gas prices in years, Arizona isn't so lucky. Here are a few reasons why.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | May 22, 2025Paradise Valley hillside estate with luxury exercise room, pool sells for $7.4M
A large hillside estate in Paradise Valley recently sold for $7.4 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2025Here’s what’s in Maricopa County’s proposed 2026 budget
A tentative version of the 2026 Maricopa County budget, including a property tax rate decrease, was approved.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2025Mayor Gallego celebrates Phoenix’s economic growth, resiliency in state of city address
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego delivered the State of the City 2025 address on Tuesday, highlighting economic growth, collaboration and prosperity.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | May 14, 2025Hobbs says GOP’s Medicaid cuts could kill people, cut off thousands of Arizonans from health care
A massive number of Arizonans could lose their health care if the GOP's Medicaid cuts become law, according to Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 20252 men dead after shooting at one another in Mesa, police say
Two 37-year-old men died in a Mesa shooting that took place shortly before midnight on Tuesday, according to police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2025Arizona lottery player wins $320,000 Triple Twist jackpot from ticket bought at gas station
A lottery ticket purchased from a Chevron in Yuma matched the winning numbers for a Triple Twist jackpot worth $320,000 on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 20252nd suspect in fatal shooting in Phoenix arrested nearly 1 year after crime
The second suspect in a fatal shooting that took place last year in Phoenix was arrested on Tuesday, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | May 13, 2025Pornography websites must now verify user ages after Arizona governor signs bill into law
Supporters of a new law Gov. Katie Hobbs signed on Tuesday say pornography websites need to add verification features to protect minors.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | May 12, 2025KTAR’s Community Spotlight highlights how Barrow Neurological Institute helps stroke victims
KTAR News 92.3 FM's Community Spotlight for May 2025 is shining a light on the work Barrow Neurological Institute does to help stroke victims.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | May 12, 2025Westbound Loop 101 on-ramp in Phoenix closing for 60 days
An access point to the westbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway in northwest Phoenix is closing for 60 days due to roadwork.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2025Mask-wearing men accused of threatening victims with guns, Phoenix police say
The Phoenix Police Department responded to reports of shots fired on Monday. Victims allegedly said a group of masked men pointed guns at them.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2025Mesa police investigating homicide after man found dead in alley
Homicide detectives were called in after a man was found dead in a Mesa alley on Monday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | May 11, 2025Sensory-rich restaurant with DJs, wall-to-wall video imagery, velvet seats opens in Chandler
Craving a sensory-rich dining experience in the East Valley? A new restaurant called Vybe, which has wall-to-wall videos and more, is open.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 9, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs names University of Arizona student to Board of Regents
Gov. Katie Hobbs recently selected Felipe Garcia, an undergraduate student at the University of Arizona, to join the Arizona Board of Regents.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | May 8, 2025West Valley man sentenced to 4 years in prison for role in fatal immigrant smuggling scheme
An Arizona man accused of taking part in a deadly smuggling scheme involving two noncitizens in March 2024 has been sentenced to prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2025Glendale police ask public to help identify 2 persons of interest in fatal restaurant shooting
The Glendale Police Department on Thursday asked the public for help identifying two more persons of interest in the fatal restaurant shooting case.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | May 8, 2025Tempe TRiP web tool makes transportation, parking easier
A new web app called Tempe TRiP gives travelers information about transportation, routes and parking in the East Valley city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2025Arizona AG launches webpage showing social media companies accused of facilitating crimes
A new webpage from the Arizona Attorney General's Office identifies social media companies accused of facilitating crimes like drug trafficking.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 6, 2025Phoenix kindergarten teacher who works for Isaac School District honored by Bruce and Gaydos
In May, KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos’ Pay Tribute to a Teacher award went to Marina Martinez, a Phoenix teacher.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2025Police urge public to share information about deadly Glendale restaurant shooting
Police hope the public will upload photos and videos related to a Glendale restaurant shooting that left three dead Sunday to a new online portal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2025Arizona attorney general sues Trump administration over health cuts, wind energy
Recent filings from Kris Mayes' office have bumped the total number of lawsuits filed against Trump that Arizona is involved in to 16.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | May 5, 2025Some I-17 traffic shifts to flex lanes for improvement project north of Valley
The Arizona Department of Transportation put a temporary northbound traffic shift in place for the I-17 improvement project on Monday.