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 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.
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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.