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 | Mar 11, 2025Arizona Supreme Court introduces 2 AI-generated news reporters
There's a new AI court reporting initiative at the Arizona Supreme Court. Daniel and Victoria are two AI-generated spokespeople providing updates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2025Chandler Fire Department launches opioid response unit
The purpose of the Chandler Fire Department's newly formed Crisis Intervention Opioid Response Unit is to tackle opioid overdoses in Chandler.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 10, 202530 state agencies to participate in hiring event for veterans, public
Over 30 state agencies are looking to hire job applicants on the spot during a massive hiring event in Phoenix on March 20.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Mar 10, 2025Heat-related deaths fell in Maricopa County in 2024, according to preliminary report
Heat deaths in Maricopa County are down for the first time in a decade, according to a preliminary report from the county's public health department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 10, 2025Mesa police officer reunited with daughter missing for 2 years in nationwide child abduction case
Mesa police officer Shawn Freeman was recently reunited with Brooklyn, his missing daughter, after her mother ran to California, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 7, 2025Arizona AG files lawsuit to stop mass firings of federal probationary employees
The mass layoffs of federal probational employees across the U.S. is illegal, according to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2025Driver suspected of DUI after man trying to access sewer line dies in work vehicle
A man in a work vehicle was killed in a Tuesday night collision the Phoenix Police Department is investigating as a possible DUI case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2025Kris Mayes hopes Arizonans impacted by Trump’s downsizing efforts can help lawsuits
Kris Mayes hosted a community impact meeting on Wednesday that heard directly from Arizonans impacted by the Trump administration's freezes.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 6, 2025Valley Metro to celebrate first end-to-end test of Phoenix light rail extension
Valley Metro is teaming up with Phoenix officials to celebrate a milestone in train testing of the South Central Extension on Saturday.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Mar 6, 2025Canada-based fast-casual Japanese restaurant makes US debut in Chandler
Edo Japanese Grill, a fast-casual Japanese chain based in Canada, is making its U.S. debut in Chandler.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Mar 5, 2025Arizona Senate Democrat from Mesa cites ‘poverty wages’ while announcing resignation
Arizona state Sen. Eva Burch, a Democrat who represents Arizona's Legislative District 9, announced her resignation on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 5, 2025Frontier Airlines announces new Phoenix-Seattle service to start in June
Discount carrier Frontier Airlines announced new service between Phoenix and Seattle on Tuesday. It's set to start on June 2, 2025.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 5, 2025Business leader says TSMC, Mayo Clinic expansion could transform Arizona’s economic DNA
Two massive investments are coming to Arizona, which has many local business leaders excited for an economic boom and construction projects.
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EAST VALLEY YOUTH VIOLENCE | Mar 4, 2025Suspect in death of Preston Lord pleading guilty to manslaughter
A suspect pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a case connected to the death of Preston Lord on Tuesday, according to court officials.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Mar 4, 2025Queen Creek Crossing adding 3 restaurants to tenant lineup
Three new restaurants are coming to Queen Creek Crossing: BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, ONO Hawaiian BBQ and The Habit Burger Grill.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 2025Arizona AG provides tips for avoiding 5 most common types of consumer fraud
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning the public about five prevalent consumer fraud trends in Arizona that target everyday people.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 2025Sen. Mark Kelly calls Trump-Zelenskyy meeting ‘a dumpster fire of diplomacy’
U.S. Sen. of Arizona Mark Kelly expressed displeasure with the Feb. 28 meeting between President Donald Trump and the Ukrainian president.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2025Man accused of conspiring to transport undocumented migrants into Phoenix
A grand jury indicted a noncitizen of being a human smuggling recruiter as well as a drug trafficker last week, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Mar 3, 2025Mayo Clinic to expand Phoenix facility through $1.9 billion investment in Arizona
The Mayo Clinic in Phoenix is set to expand due to the health care company's decision to invest $1.9 billion in Arizona.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 28, 2025Officials seek public input on potential new Loop 303 interchange
The Arizona Department of Transportation wants public feedback on a potential Loop 303 interchange between US 60 and El Mirage Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2025Man who shot at Phoenix Police officers, triggered massive manhunt in 2022 sentenced to 68 years
A man who wounded a Phoenix Police officer after opening fire in 2022 has been sentenced to 68 years in prison, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2025Arizona fraud suspect extradited from Spain to stand trial
A fraud suspect from Spain has been extradited to the U.S. for allegedly forging medical records to receive disability benefits, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Feb 28, 2025Luxury apartment community completes construction north of Tempe Town Lake
An upcoming luxury apartment community in Tempe called Northbend is set to open in early March with a grand opening ceremony.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2025Phoenix man sentenced to 15 years for trafficking fentanyl, other drugs
A fentanyl trafficking conviction landed a Phoenix man a 15-year prison sentence, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona.