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 | 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2025Construction begins on Surprise community center to help seniors, students, veterans, unhoused
City and county officials came together to break ground on a new Surprise community center near Greenway and El Mirage roads on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2025Gilbert breaks ground on advocacy center for crime victims
Victim advocates, police investigators and counselors will soon be able to use the Gilbert Advocacy Center to help survivors of crimes, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2025KTAR’s Community Spotlight shines a light on how WM Phoenix Open helps local charities
KTAR's Community Spotlight for January focuses on The Thunderbirds, the organization behind the upcoming WM Phoenix Open, and its work to help Arizona charities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2025Man arrested by Buckeye police after driving off while being served speeding ticket
A motorist who was pulled over for a speeding violation was arrested after trying to flee from officers and almost hitting one over the weekend, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2025Valley’s Pedal Haus Brewery starts selling craft beer in cans
Pedal Haus Brewery, an award-winning local beer maker, is making it easier for Arizonans to enjoy their favorite styles at home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2025Peoria joins Glendale-based West Valley Regional Veterans Court system
Peoria is set to join the West Valley Regional Veterans’ Court, which will help veterans in the city navigate the criminal justice system, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2025Lottery ticket sold in Glendale grocery store wins player $50,000
A Powerball ticket that was sold at a Walmart in Glendale won the $50,000 prize in Saturday's drawing, according to Arizona Lottery.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2025Southbound Loop 101 off-ramp in Scottsdale closing for 2 months
Do you use the southbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Cactus Road in your daily commute? You'll have to plan around a two-month road closure.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2025Phoenix businesswoman gets 2 years in prison for using COVID-19 relief funds to pay for luxuries
A Phoenix businesswoman has been sentenced to prison for her role in an Arizona SBA fraud scheme, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2025Annual Arizona fallen firefighter memorial service set this weekend in Phoenix
This year's fallen firefighter memorial service is set for Sunday at 10 a.m. in Phoenix, according to Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2025New cold case unit to help Arizona’s top prosecutors solve old investigations
Attorney General Kris Mayes created a new cold case task force that will investigate five homicides.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2025Arizona border sheriff hopes President-elect Donald Trump will help cut down on immigration
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said he expects migrants to keep trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border despite immigration reform in 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2025Valley Banner hospital opens high-tech suite for endoscopy, interventional radiology
Advanced equipment at Banner Health's new endoscopy and interventional radiology suite is set to deliver faster and clearer imaging.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2025Arizona drug courier sentenced after pleading guilty on 3 charges
A drug courier found guilty of smuggling fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin was recently sentenced to 3.5 years in prison, according to the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2025ASU Research Park in Tempe chosen for national semiconductor test facility
A Tempe semiconductor manufacturing hub set to be fully operational in three years will expand Arizona's semiconductor supply chain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2025Arizona House speaker: State lawmakers to prioritize school choice, public safety, economy
Arizona's newest House speaker, Steve Montenegro, said lawmakers' top priorities this session will be the economy, school choice and public safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2025Thomas Galvin says he’ll prioritize fiscal conservatism, bucking expensive federal monitors
Thomas Galvin, a Republican returning member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, was unanimously voted to become board supervisor.