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 1, 2025Donors urged to support nonprofits struggling due to federal funding cuts this Arizona Gives Day
Arizona Gives Day 2025 will involve over 1,000 nonprofits dedicated to community outreach of all types. Here's what's unique this year.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Mar 28, 2025Renovations completed on historic ASU president’s cottage now used as creative writing center
The historical ASU creative writing center has a few new upgrades. Here are the renovations to the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2025Trump taps former Arizona attorney general as US representative to Serbia
President Donald Trump announced on Friday he chose former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to be the next U.S. ambassador to Serbia.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 28, 2025New single-family homes starting in the $400,000s for sale in north Phoenix
Thirty-five affordable homes are officially on the metro Phoenix. Homes at the new Phoenix infill community start in the $400,000 range.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 28, 2025Build-to-rent cottage home community under construction in Flagstaff
Construction of a Flagstaff cottage community comprised of rental units called Liv Sky Cottages began on Tuesday. It will be open in late 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2025Patagonia Lake State Park in southern Arizona approaches 50-year milestone
Patagonia Lake State Park, which is Arizona's fourth most visited state park in Arizona, will reach its 50th anniversary next Tuesday, officials said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 27, 2025Mountainside Fitness buys land for Queen Creek location
The upcoming Queen Creek Mountainside Fitness center is set to start welcoming members into its health club in December of this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2025Child sexual predator sentenced to 30 years in Arizona prison
A child sexual predator who tried to trade stuffed animals for sex with minors has been arrested, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 26, 2025Professional golfer puts Scottsdale estate on market for $12.75M
Professional golfer Pat Perez and his wife are trying to sell a 4.6-acre Scottsdale estate for $12.75 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2025Arizona AG warns 23andMe customers about company’s bankruptcy
Kris Mayes wants Arizonans who previously gave their genetic information for testing to know about the 23andMe bankruptcy. Here's why.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2025Tribal flags removed from Phoenix VA hospital moved to Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced on Tuesday she has relocated the 22 Tribal flags removed from the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 25, 2025Border Patrol agents in Arizona arrest sex offender among group smuggling 3 women
A registered sex offender was one of three American citizens arrested on Sunday for attempted human smuggling in Arizona, according to CBP.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2025Peoria Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center goes live
A new Peoria crime center will help law enforcement prevent crimes and respond more quickly to potential hazards, authorities said on Monday.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 24, 2025Developers break ground on attainable rental housing complex in Tempe
Construction of a new affordable rental community in Tempe is officially underway after a groundbreaking event on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2025Burnin’ Up: Jonas Brothers returning to Phoenix during tour celebrating 20 years of music
The Jonas Brothers will fill the PHX Arena with Various songs from their over two decades of making music on Sept. 28, 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2025Surprise welcoming spring with Out Of the Park Music Fest
The Out of the Park Music Fest will run Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mark Coronado Park, which is next to Surprise Stadium.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 21, 2025Phoenix home decor boutique Fontaine & Co. opens brick-and-mortar showroom
After four years selling items online, local home décor boutique Fontaine & Co. is opening a retail store in Phoenix, a Thursday announcement said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2025Massive food festival offering diverse cuisines from 185+ vendors at Arizona State Fairgrounds
Don't be surprised if the delicious scents of cooked meat and sweet treats waft around metro Phoenix this weekend. FoodieLand will be going on.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 21, 2025Andretti Indoor Karting & Games to hire 200 workers for new location in Glendale
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games entertainment center is opening a second Arizona location a location in Glendale.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Mar 21, 2025Bill would require Arizona schools to teach Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander history
AAPI history may soon be required learning for Arizona students if Senate Bill 1301, which seeks to recognize Asian American history, passes.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 20, 2025J.Crew, ramen chain, sauna coming to Queen Creek Marketplace
Shoppers in Queen Creek will soon be able to try on jeans, slurp down a ramen bowl and relax in a sauna at the Queen Creek Marketplace.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 20, 2025Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas unveils first phase of renovations
Twenty-five luxurious Scottsdale villas that are part of Hilton Scottsdale Resorts & Villas have been renovated in the first phase of a long project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2025Arizonans drove more safely during St. Patrick’s Day this year than in 2024, new DUI report finds
The 2025 St. Patrick's Day DUI report for Arizona drivers came out on Wednesday from the Governor's Office for Highway Safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2025Member of Arizona tribe found guilty of murder, conspiracy in federal case
A jury reached a guilty verdict for a 47-year-old Salt River man accused of committing homicide against a victim on Aug. 29, 2020, authorities said.