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 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.
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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.