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 | Apr 17, 2025Tempe Fire Medical Rescue has officially opened its new Fire Station No. 2
Over 200 Tempe people gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a new Tempe fire station at 3025 S. Hardy Drive over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2025Arizona Rep. Yassamin Ansari says she wants to visit man deported to El Salvador prison
Democratic U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari on Wednesday announced her desire to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia in an El Salvador prison.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Apr 16, 2025What is the city of Phoenix doing to make housing more affordable?
What are some Phoenix affordable housing solutions city leaders are launching? Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego explained some of the top strategies.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 16, 2025Taiwan-based JelloX Biotech to open US research base in Phoenix
JelloX Biotech. Inc, a Taiwan-based cancer pathology startup, will establish a U.S. research base in Phoenix, according to a Monday announcement.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Apr 15, 2025Will Katie Hobbs sign bill that would clear way for Axon’s Scottsdale HQ, housing development?
The state Legislature passed a bill that would clear the way for Axon to build its Scottsdale headquarters. Will Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs pass it?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2025Rancher’s dog helps find missing 2-year-old boy in northern Arizona
Boden Allen, a 2-year-old boy who went missing on Monday afternoon, was found Tuesday after. A rancher reported his dog found the missing boy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2025Tempe recycled nearly half a million pounds of household hazardous waste in 2024
Tempe residents recycled a record amount of household hazardous waste last year, according to city officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2025$5M gift to help provide 72 scholarships to new ASU medical school students
Seventy-two students studying medicine and advanced engineering at Arizona State University will benefit from a $5 million scholarship.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 14, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill to get harmful junk food out of schools
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, signed a junk food bill into law on Monday. The bill has been supported by RFK Jr and Tom Horne.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2025Arizona man sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2023 murder
Noel Jesus Gordillo, 37, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2023 murder of Christopher Gonzales, prosecutors announced on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2025Phoenix man gets life sentence for killing, dismembering 79-year-old victim
The Phoenix Police Department discovered a murdered and dismembered elderly victim in his home in 2022. The suspect was recently sentenced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2025Phoenix officials holding grand opening to celebrate new city park in Laveen
Farmland Park in Laveen, a Phoenix community, is set to open officially on Saturday with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2025Mesa police chief retiring after 30 years in law enforcement
Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost will retire on June 30 of this year, according to a Thursday news release from the city of Mesa highlighting his career.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 11, 2025Arizona joins lawsuit to stop Trump administration from blocking billions in funding for schools
The Trump administration's education funding cuts have spurred Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes to join another multistate lawsuit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 20252 men arrested after kidnapping, assault at Paradise Valley resort
A Paradise Valley kidnapping and assault that took place on Tuesday has led to the arrests of Reginald Kimbrough and Tradarian Clewis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2025Dozens of Arizonans have reported delays in Social Security checks
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said her office has received dozens of reports of Social Security disruptions, including late checks.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 9, 2025Buckeye coach, special needs teacher wins Bruce and Gaydos’ monthly teacher tribute award
April's Teacher Tribute award from Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos went to Verrado High School teacher Donn Duplain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2025Backyard breeder arrested after abandoning 18 dogs for weeks without food or water, MCSO says
A Gila Bend man was arrested for various animal abuse charges after MCSO deputies allegedly found he left over 12 dogs in severe conditions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2025Mexican man arrested in Arizona for trying to smuggle firearms out of US
A man from Sonora, Mexico was sentenced on Monday to 37 months in prison for weapons trafficking, according to prosecutors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2025Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona hopes to see fewer child drownings this year
The president of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona shared tips parents and guardians can use to prevent child drownings this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2025Mesa LDS temple hosting free Easter pageant depicting life of Jesus Christ
Every year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts the free Mesa Easter Pageant, which depicts the life of Jesus Christ.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Apr 8, 2025Arizona legislators have mixed reactions to visit from Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar
State legislators had mixed reactions to border czar Tom Homan's speech at the Arizona Capitol on Tuesday. Some, like Analise Ortiz, were upset.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2025MCSO takes a suspect into custody following hourslong standoff in Peoria
A man was arrested after a SWAT standoff in a Peoria residence near 91st and Grand avenues, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2025Hit the ground running: Pat’s Run set to fill Tempe streets this weekend
The Pat Tillman Foundation will host the 21st Pat's Run this Saturday in Tempe. The event honors an NFL player who left to join the Army after 9/11.