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 | Feb 27, 2025Kris Mayes to host town hall in Phoenix on how DOGE cuts are impacting workforce
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes hopes that people who have been impacted by statewide DOGE cuts will speak up at a town hall on March 5.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 26, 2025Rep. Greg Stanton says Trump’s budget plan would be a disaster for Arizona families
U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona, a Democrat, voted no on the budget resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 25, 2025.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 25, 2025Man accused of being prolific human smuggler who faced charges in Arizona extradited from Mexico
An accused prolific human smuggler was extradited to face Arizona charges related to an international human smuggling operation, the DOJ said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs says she’s ‘very optimistic’ about Trump administration’s actions on border security
Gov. Katie Hobbs said she's optimistic about securing Arizona's border under the Trump administration despite her critiques of some of his actions.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Feb 25, 2025Comic book-themed restaurant chain based in Mexico closes its Phoenix location
ComicX Phoenix, a Phoenix restaurant designed for fans of comic books, cartoons and Disney superhero films, closed on Sunday.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 25, 2025Arizona universities quietly delete DEI language while trying to navigate Trump rules on diversity, equity and inclusion
Arizona universities have quietly made changes to the DEI language in their policies, which is drawing criticism from students and activists.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2025Dozens gather outside Rep. David Schweikert’s Scottsdale office to protest DOGE
Dozens of Valley protestors gathered outside Republican Rep. David Schweikert's office on Monday. They explained their DOGE protest.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 24, 2025Downtown Phoenix light rail stations closing for testing this weekend
Those planning to use the light rail to get around downtown Phoenix this weekend will have to use buses instead due to closures.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Feb 24, 2025Phoenix buying land from Isaac and Alhambra school districts for affordable housing units
Officials with the city of Phoenix recently announced their decision to enter into a land purchase with two schools for an affordable housing project.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Feb 24, 2025How would bill to make utility companies clean out power lines stop wildfires?
Former director Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management David Tenney explains his support for new wildfire mitigation legislation.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Feb 22, 2025New Asian chain offering affordable rice bowls opening first restaurant in Phoenix
A new Asian rice bowl restaurant chain is opening its first location in downtown Phoenix on March 22. There will be a grand opening ceremony.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2025Firefighters rescue unconscious senior man from burning home in Phoenix
An elderly man was rescued from a burning home near 35th Avenue and Cactus Road on Friday, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Feb 21, 2025Arizona mother describes her trauma after surviving fiery freeway crash in Mesa
Aymee Ruiz, a mother of three children who was trapped in a burning vehicle after a fiery crash on US 60 in Mesa on Tuesday, shared her story.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2025Human trafficking crackdown leads to arrests of 202 suspects in Scottsdale
Multiple Valley police departments teamed up for a human trafficking crackdown that led to 202 arrests in Scottsdale, police said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Feb 20, 2025Gap retail store reopens at Scottsdale Fashion Square after closing in 2020
The newly reopened Gap retail store is in the same location within the Scottsdale Fashion Square, according to a Thursday news release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2025Tempe man sentenced to 47 months in prison for abusing pigeons, possessing firearms
A Tempe man who authorities identified as a prolific animal abuser was a prohibited possessor found with multiple firearms, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Feb 20, 2025New facility to provide training for aerospace, defense jobs coming to East Valley
An upcoming fab facility at Chandler-Gilbert Community College will offer students hands-on job training in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 20, 2025CBP officers find 26 bags of meth in hidden compartment of truck at Arizona-Mexico border
CBP officers working at the Naco Port of Entry in Arizona discovered a pickup truck had 159 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a compartment.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Feb 20, 2025Arizona Humane Society says animal cruelty service calls on the rise
A proposed bill called SB1234 could update Arizona's animal cruelty laws. Its purpose is broaden the definition of animal cruelty in Arizona law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2025Man indicted after allegedly trying to kidnap ex-girlfriend in Glendale
A 31-year-old man accused of crossing state lines and stalking his ex-girlfriend who lived in Glendale has been indicted, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2025$50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Phoenix over the weekend
The third person to buy a $50,000 winning ticket in Powerball drawings over the past week has been announced by Arizona Lottery.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Feb 18, 2025Order up! Over Easy set to open new brunch spot in Goodyear
A new Over Easy in Goodyear is set to open this Saturday. The address is 1845 N. Globe Drive, which is in the GSQ district of downtown Goodyear.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 18, 2025Cochise County sheriff says AZ ICE Act would be costly, unnecessary as situation on border improves
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said the AZ ICE Act will be costly for immigration officials and said the situation is already improving.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 18, 2025Maricopa County sheriff defends decision not to scan detention officers after 12 inmate overdoses
Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan stood by his decision to stop scanning detention officers for contraband and drugs in a Tuesday interview.