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 | Dec 18, 2024Nonprofit helps Arizona service members pay for flights home for the holidays
A nonprofit called Miles for Military helps active-duty service members return home for the holiday. This Friday, several from Phoenix are arriving.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2024New manufacturing facility in Chandler industrial park set to bring job opportunities
There's a new manufacturing facility in Chandler thanks to 3D Barrier Bags, a company that creates high-performance vapor moisture barrier bags.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2024Tempe parents accused of abusing their 4- and 12-year-old sons
Two Tempe parents were indicted on child abuse charges in early December, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2024Arizona gets 3rd most robocalls in the nation, new report finds
How bad were Arizona robocalls in 2024? A new report found Arizona has the third most robocall complaints in the nation, with Tucson the top city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2024Outgoing Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb says he wants to focus on securing the border in the future
Outgoing Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb wants to keep working to keep the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona secure.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2024Arizona families need Affordable Care Act, former state lawmaker says
As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration day approaches, many people are voicing concerns about the future of the Affordable Care Act.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2024Endangered Mount Graham red squirrel population increases substantially in Arizona
The population of a species of endangered red squirrels unique to southeast Arizona's Mount Graham has risen slightly, according to wildlife officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2024Phoenix’s newest walk-through nighttime light festival celebrates nature, art, Chinese culture
The inaugural Tianyu Lights Festival in Phoenix has extended its hours to every day of the week through Jan. 5, 2025, due to its popularity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2024Phoenix police advise local athletes to be wary of robberies when they play out of state
As a wave of burglaries targeting professional athletes gains traction, the Phoenix Police Department is warning Arizona players to stay safe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2024Phoenix middle school student arrested for bringing gun to school, police say
A Phoenix student was arrested early Thursday after showing up to Kyrene Altadeña Middle School with a firearm, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 202414 suspects indicted in Arizona wildlife poaching case that hurt deer, sheep, elk, javelina, more
Fourteen people have been indicted by a state grand jury in an Arizona wildlife poaching case, according to the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2024Auto safety report urges Arizona to require motorcycle helmets, limit teen drivers
What solutions can address the issue of pervasive Arizona car crashes? A new report from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety shares ideas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2024Developers break ground on dual-branded Hilton hotel in Mesa
Vivi Development Partners has broken ground on new Mesa hotel. It includes features from two of Hilton's brands: Tempo and Homewood Suites.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 11, 2024Arizona teachers want to stay to help their students, but they need more support, report finds
Despite dissatisfaction with Arizona's public education system, many teachers are staying out of love for their students, a new report found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 11, 2024Nonprofit to give 600 care packages to inmates, staffers at Pinal County jail on Christmas Eve
Nonprofit Good News Global will distribute 600 inmate care packages to the Pinal County Detention Center on Christmas Eve.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 10, 2024Maricopa County officials advised to support extension of tax that funds jail system
The Public Safety Funding Committee suggested leaders extend the Maricopa County jail excise tax in a Monday presentation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 10, 2024How Arizona parents can protect their children from poison hazards this holiday season
Experts at the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center in Phoenix want those in the Valley to watch out for unique holiday hazards in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 10, 2024Interactive art museum set to reopen in Mesa and debut new car installation
The interactive and artistic idea Museum in Mesa will reopen on Friday and debut its car-themed installation called JoyRide: Art on Wheels.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 10, 2024Scottsdale-based developer unveils $10M renovation of Prescott luxury community
A luxury neighborhood in Prescott recently completed its largest renovation in its 20-year history.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 9, 2024Newly elected US Sen. Ruben Gallego hopes his family background will inspire troubled kids
Although Ruben Gallego's father was criminally convicted, the newly elected U.S. senator says he sees his background as a source of inspiration.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2024ADOT completes I-17 pavement, bridge projects in Flagstaff area
Traveling around Flagstaff streets will soon be safer thanks to the recent completion of two road improvement projects, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2024Tempe launches new program to fight rising heat by expanding shade canopy with more trees
A new urban forestry initiative meant to promote sustainability and education called the Community Tree Stewards Program has launched in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2024Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs launches high-speed internet initiative ConnectAllAZ
State leaders want to expand access to high-speed internet. That's why they're announced an initiative to unify Arizona broadband projects.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2024Here’s why Arizona voters preferred Donald Trump and Ruben Gallego over Kamala Harris, Kari Lake
What were the most important factors in the Arizona election results? A recent poll of voters offers new insights into the 2024 presidential election.