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 BUSINESS | Jan 28, 2025Nestlé opens new facility in Glendale that will produce coffee creamers and 300 jobs
A new Nestlé Glendale beverage factory and distribution center that opened on Tuesday will produce coffee creamers and similar products.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2025Arizona attorney general shares self-protection tips for Identity Theft Awareness Week
Monday was the first day of Identity Theft Awareness Week. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes shared tips to help people protect themselves.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2025Ticket sold in Tucson Safeway wins Fantasy 5 jackpot worth $200K
Last weekend yielded lucrative results for one Arizona Lottery player who won the Fantasy Five jackpot worth $200,000 in Saturday's drawing.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 27, 2025New report shows ASU contributes at least $6.1 billion to state’s economy
Arizona State University generates a massive economic impact of $6.1 billion, according to a Monday news report from university officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2025Pop star Katy Perry coming to Phoenix for first time in 7 years
There's a Katy Perry tour stop coming to Phoenix this summer. The pop star's "The Lifetimes" tour will stop by Footprint Center on July 12.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jan 27, 2025New poll finds Andy Biggs is in the lead in 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary
A new poll shows Congressional District 5 Rep. Andy Biggs as the leader in the potential Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2025East Valley master-planned community unveiled; lots sold to first homebuilders
El Dorado Holdings Inc. is unveiling a new master-planned community in the southeast Valley, selling 363 lots to the first homebuilders.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 25, 2025Made in Arizona: Wine industry documentary streams on Apple, Amazon
There's a new documentary centering Arizona's wineries and vineyards. Wine lovers can stream it on Amazon Prime and Apple.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 24, 2025Albertsons/Safeway lays off hundreds of employees in Phoenix
Albertsons Cos. Inc., which includes Safeway, has laid off more than 200 employees from its corporate workforce in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 24, 2025Arizona farmer says politicians are exacerbating avian flu, driving up egg prices
A nationwide outbreak of the avian flu is hurting the nation's chicken supply and keeping egg prices high, according to one Arizona egg producer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2025Arizona couple accused of running fraudulent medical clinics across country indicted
An Arizona couple was indicted for operating a chain of medical clinics that allegedly offered bogus cancer treatment, federal prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 20252 Somalian men living in Tucson sentenced to prison for ISIS conspiracy
Two Somalian men living in Tucson named Ahmed Mahad Mohamed, 26, and Abdi Yemeni Hussein, 25, wanted to fight for ISIS, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 23, 2025Andy Biggs backs bill that would codify Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship
Andy Biggs, who represents Arizona's fifth congressional district, is working with other Republicans to end birthright citizenship through a new bill.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2025County prosecutors opt not to pursue case against Mesa woman accused of torturing, killing dogs
Maricopa County prosecutors will not move forward in the case of a Mesa woman who was accused of torturing and killing dogs in November.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jan 23, 2025Arizona Democrats aim to protect reproductive rights by repealing 50 anti-abortion laws
Arizona Democratic Sen. Analise Ortiz and Rep. Sarah Liguori said they want to pass bills to repeal burdensome Arizona abortion restrictions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 22, 2025Arizona transportation dispatcher helps reunite missing dog with owner
Heard the stories about the missing Canada dog found in Arizona? After 12 days apart, a 4-year-old Yorkie was reunited with her owners in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 21, 2025TikTok prankster indicted after being accused of poisoning food at Mesa Walmart
A TikTok prankster was indicted after allegedly filmed himself spraying pesticide on food at a Mesa grocery store, according to prosecutors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 21, 2025Get your ‘Rebel Yell’ ready: Billy Idol to kick off new tour in Phoenix’s Talking Stick Amphitheatre
Mark your calendars and add this label: "Billy Idol tour Phoenix 2025." The rock star is set to swing by Phoenix on April 30 with Joan Jett.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 20, 2025AZED task force places more than 4,000 Narcan kits in schools
Ever looked up "free Narcan kits Phoenix"? You'll see that many are in public schools. That's because of a task force launched by education officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2025Chandler festival to fill public park with vibrant costumes, multicultural music and diverse dances
This year's Chandler Multicultural Festival is set to fill Dr. A.J. Chandler Park with the sounds of diverse music, dances and storytelling on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 20254th annual Copper State Beer Festival returning to Mesa this weekend
An East Valley park is set to host the 2025 Copper State Beer Festival. This annual Mesa beer festival has vendors, food trucks, drinks and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2025Extreme Makeover, Pup Edition: Maltese finds new home after Valley nonprofit cleans him up
A six-year-old Maltese named Reggie was in desperate need of grooming after his matted fur became unbearable. AHS stepped in to help.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2025Phoenix man found guilty of trying to pay for sex with 13-year-old girl
A Maricopa County jury found William Schlicher of Phoenix guilty of trying to engage in child sex crimes by responding to an online sex trafficking ad.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2025With new report predicting surge in dementia cases, Phoenix expert shares preventative tips
Nature Medicine published a study on Monday that suggests there would be 1 million people diagnosed with dementia each year by 2060.