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 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 20253-year-old girl dies days after being shot by her father during standoff with Surprise police
A 3-year-old girl who was shot by her father during a standoff with police in Surprise last week has died.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | May 2, 2025Construction starts on Nexus Commerce Center in Tempe
Construction of the Nexus Commerce Center in Tempe is officially underway, according to a Wednesday announcement from the company.
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EAST VALLEY YOUTH VIOLENCE | May 2, 2025Teen who pleaded guilty in death of Preston Lord sentenced to 17 years in prison
William Owen Hines, 19, was sentenced to a total of 17 years in prison for his involvement in the death of Preston Lord and three other assault cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2025Human remains found in Surprise landfill identified as 23-year-old woman
Last month, a landfill worker discovered a dead body and contacted law enforcement. The human remains were identified as a 23-year-old woman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2025Arizona AG awards $6M in compensation for sober living home fraud scandal
Eleven Tribal nations and community members hurt by Arizona's sober living home fraud scandal will benefit from a new wave of grants.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2025Child sexual abuse material found on man’s phone at Arizona port of entry
Child sexual abuse material found on a Mexican man's phone while he was trying to enter Arizona led to an arrest on April 25.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2025Heat Relief Network aims to reduce heat-related deaths during metro Phoenix’s hottest months
The Heat Relief Network 2025 campaign to reduce heat-related deaths during metro Phoenix’s hottest months is up and running.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2025Man accused of torching Cybertruck at East Valley Tesla dealership indicted
The arson suspect at the center of a Tesla vandalism arrest earlier this week has been formally indicted by a jury in Arizona. Here are the details.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Apr 30, 2025New affordable rental housing development opens in west Phoenix
A new affordable housing community in Phoenix called La Esperanza Terrace has added almost 100 units for low-income families to the Valley.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Apr 30, 2025Phoenix Police Department to launch AI tool to manage nonemergency calls
The Phoenix Police Department is getting ready to deploy a new program with an AI dispatcher to handle nonemergency calls.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2025Kris Mayes moving forward with THC-infused product sale crackdown despite being sued
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is moving forward with a crackdown on vendors that sell THC-infused products without proper licensing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2025Mesa Gateway Airport has busiest month ever in March
Mesa Gateway Airport saw its highest number of passengers in March of this year, according to a Tuesday announcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2025Arizona grand jury indicts Mexican man on firearm, immigration charges
A grand jury in Tucson formally accused a deported Mexican man of multiple immigration and firearms-related crimes last Wednesday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 28, 2025Scottsdale specialty shoe store Soleful Endeavors closing after 2 decades
Soleful Endeavors, an orthopedic shoe store that offered "sit and fit" services near Scottsdale Road and East Acoma Drive for 21 years, is closing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2025Suspected Arizona dealer charged in fentanyl death under new state law
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said on Monday that an alleged fentanyl dealer named Cruzita Leon was charged under a new state law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2025$50,000 Powerball ticket purchased in northern Arizona
An Arizona Lottery player who purchased a Powerball ticket in a Flagstaff Safeway has won a $50,000 jackpot, according to lottery officials.