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 BUSINESS | Mar 21, 2025Andretti Indoor Karting & Games to hire 200 workers for new location in Glendale
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games entertainment center is opening a second Arizona location a location in Glendale.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Mar 21, 2025Bill would require Arizona schools to teach Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander history
AAPI history may soon be required learning for Arizona students if Senate Bill 1301, which seeks to recognize Asian American history, passes.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 20, 2025J.Crew, ramen chain, sauna coming to Queen Creek Marketplace
Shoppers in Queen Creek will soon be able to try on jeans, slurp down a ramen bowl and relax in a sauna at the Queen Creek Marketplace.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 20, 2025Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas unveils first phase of renovations
Twenty-five luxurious Scottsdale villas that are part of Hilton Scottsdale Resorts & Villas have been renovated in the first phase of a long project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2025Arizonans drove more safely during St. Patrick’s Day this year than in 2024, new DUI report finds
The 2025 St. Patrick's Day DUI report for Arizona drivers came out on Wednesday from the Governor's Office for Highway Safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2025Member of Arizona tribe found guilty of murder, conspiracy in federal case
A jury reached a guilty verdict for a 47-year-old Salt River man accused of committing homicide against a victim on Aug. 29, 2020, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2025Diocese of Phoenix holds candlelight vigil for death row inmate set to be executed
Arizona is set to carry out its first execution since 2022. Death row inmate Aaron Gunches is set to die by lethal injection on Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2025Arizona GOP clashes with governor over budgeting for care of kids in group homes
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) requested a $6.5 million transfer to support kids in group homes. But why is DCS funding an issue?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2025Arizona Humane Society puts call out for foster volunteers as kitten season begins
The Arizona Humane Society is encouraging community members to become foster volunteers by opening up their homes for kittens.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Mar 18, 2025Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego explain how potential Medicaid cuts would hurt Arizonans at town hall
U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego of Arizona hosted their first joint town hall, which focused on potential Medicaid cuts, on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2025Buckeye traffic stop leads to seizure of meth, 1 pound of heroin and 100 fentanyl pills
A recent traffic stop in Buckeye led to the seizure of a variety of illegal drugs, including 1 pound of heroin, and a handgun, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2025Phoenix murder suspects indicted on multiple charges
Two 19-year-old men have been indicted on a variety of charges relating to a deadly shooting that took place in a Phoenix gas station in February.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 17, 2025Glendale man sentenced to over 3 years for role in deadly human smuggling incident
A man who was involved in a deadly human smuggling operation in March 2024 has been sentenced to over three years in prison, authorities said.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Mar 15, 2025Arizona Senate president wants Trump to support uranium mining, challenge DOJ’s Phoenix PD report
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said his trip to Washington, D.C. to speak with key members of the Trump administration was a success.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 14, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs announces election dates to select replacement for late Rep. Raúl Grijalva
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced plans for finding a Congressional replacement for the late Rep. Raul Grijalva on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2025Gang member who helped mutilate Phoenix murder victim is sentenced
Four members of the North Side 15th Avenue gang orchestrated the murder of a gay man in November 2023. One culprit was recently sentenced.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 14, 2025Liv+ Union Peak 55-plus community opens in north Phoenix
Last week, developers behind a north Phoenix senior community held a grand opening ceremony, complete with a ribbon cutting event.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2025WeRIDE Microtransit expands to provide rides to more parts of Peoria
WeRide, a public transportation program in the West Valley, is expanding its service area in Peoria, according to a Monday news release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2025Longtime Arizona Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva has died from cancer
Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva, a Democrat who has been battling cancer, died on Thursday morning due to complications, officials said.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Mar 13, 2025New bill aims to tighten child predator reporting guidelines in Arizona schools
A new Arizona child abuse bill would change the mandatory reporting procedures in schools, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 12, 2025West Valley man found guilty in human trafficking case
A 23-year-old Tolleson man named Nathan Isaiah Solano was found guilty of three felony counts related to smuggling noncitizens for profit.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Mar 12, 2025Proposition to support teacher raises will expire if it isn’t extended soon, Arizona governor says
Gov. Katie Hobbs has a multifaceted Prop 123 extension plan. Now she hopes to find common ground with Republican lawmakers so it passes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2025Arizonans have 2 months until deadline to upgrade to new travel IDs
The federal deadline to update your driver's license or identification to the Arizona Travel ID card is May 7, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 11, 2025WB Loop 202 Santan Freeway on-ramp in Gilbert to close for 2 months due to scheduled roadwork
Take the Val Vista Drive on westbound Loop 202 for your daily commute? For two months, this part of the WB Loop 202 Santan Freeway will close.