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 17, 2025MCSO investigating drug smuggling at Estrella Jail after inmate dies of overdose
An Estrella Jail inmate died of a fatal overdose in the early hours of Valentine's Day, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 17, 2025Surprise man warning others after nearly losing his foot to cardiovascular condition
A 72-year-old Surprise man named Gregory Province nearly lost his foot to peripheral arterial disease. His Banner Health doctor shares advice.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2025Why some sergeants, lieutenants feel like Phoenix Police Department is moving in the wrong direction
A new police survey from the Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association revealed widespread dissatisfaction with Phoenix PD policies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2025Arizona fire officials, Gov. Hobbs break ground on new and improved dispatch center in Phoenix
Gov. Katie Hobbs joined with Arizona fire and forestry officials to break ground on a new dispatch center in Phoenix on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 202511 indicted in connection with Arizona train theft of Nike shoes worth over $440K
Eleven people, including nine undocumented migrants, were indicted of possessing Nike shoes worth $440,000 stolen through BNSF train thefts.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 14, 2025Arizona’s Sonora Quest Laboratories launches at-home male fertility test that can be taken privately
Sonora Quest Laboratories released a Thursday news release promoting a male fertility test men can buy online and take privately at home.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 13, 2025GCU opens real-time operations center to boost law enforcement presence along 27th Avenue Corridor
Grand Canyon University participates in a neighborhood coalition called 27Collab, which is trying to combat crime along the 27th Avenue Corridor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 2025Phoenix Sky Harbor hopes to cut down on amount of firearms in security checkpoints this year
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport officials are trying to educate passengers on how to at properly travel with firearms.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2025Suspect in fatal shooting found dead by apparent suicide in Mesa, police say
A Mesa man accused of fatally shooting a man in his 30s in a domestic violence incident on Tuesday was found dead by suicide, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2025SRP to remove 56 trees growing too close to power lines in Chandler, Apache Junction
The Salt River Project (SRP) is teaming up with the cities of Chandler and Apache Junction to remove 56 trees growing into power lines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2025Katie Hobbs says DPS troopers, who seized 2,647 pounds of fentanyl pills last year, deserve 5% raise
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs reiterated her desire to institute a pay raise for troopers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2025Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Scottsdale grocery store
A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was recently sold in a Safeway in Scottsdale, according to a Tuesday Arizona Lottery news release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2025Avondale man shot by Florida deputies after killing 2 in armed gas station robbery
Avondale man Dominic Caroway was killed in Florida after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a manhunt following a fatal armed robbery.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 11, 2025Arizona nurse practitioner says this flu season is worse than last
The 2025 flu season is hitting Arizonans hard, with some patients staying sick for a whole week, according to a Banner Health nurse practitioner.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2025Surprise completes 1 new fire station, buys land for another
Surprise Fire Station 309, the new Surprise fire department at the north side of Cactus Road at Perryville Road, became operational last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2025This year’s WM Phoenix Open upgrades made event smoother, more respectful, organizers say
Event organizers put in place a variety of changes during the WM Phoenix Open 2025 after weather conditions and crowd issues last year.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Feb 10, 2025Integrated Biometrics expanding its Chandler research facility
Companies curious about incorporating biometrics into their workflows can now visit a Chandler research facility to test new technologies through interactive exhibits.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2025Phoenix Convention Center to introduce reusable food and drink packaging
Head to the Phoenix Convention Center and you'll notice you can now eat and drink from reusable serveware when attending events.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2025Fly high: Phoenix travelers getting new nonstop flight option for Pittsburgh through Allegiant
Planning a business trip? You can now book a Phoenix-Pittsburgh nonstop flight through Allegiant at Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2025Maricopa County pharmacist among 4 sentenced in fraud conspiracy
A Maricopa County pharmacist named Raef Hamaed was one of four pharmacists sentenced for their roles in a $13 million conspiracy, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2025Silver Alert canceled after missing 68-year-old Valley man returns home
A Silver Alert was canceled after a missing 68-year-old man named Gregory Wascher who was last seen on Wednesday returned home on Friday.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Feb 6, 2025Construction starts on 270,000-square-foot industrial development in Mesa’s Falcon District
Several companies related to the Mesa Grandview Business Park gathered with city officials for the groundbreaking of the industrial development.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 6, 2025New emergency helicopter base opens at West Valley hospital
A new emergency air medical base in Goodyear will expand the presence of life-saving care provider Air Methods, the company said on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2025Suspect arrested after car crashes into house in Glendale, killing homeowner, 3 months ago
Celeste La Sean Downer, 22, was arrested on Tuesday for the fatal Glendale car crash that struck a mother of two on Nov. 10, 2024.