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 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.
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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.