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 ELECTION NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Andy Biggs picks Sine Kerr as running mate in 1st Arizona election with lieutenant governor
The Republican ticket is now set, but incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs has not announced her running mate for November's historic election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Phoenix man accused of fatally attacking elderly roommate with construction helmet arrested
Police said 31-year-old Troy Yazzie fled to Flagstaff after an argument over an electric bill escalated into assault.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 30, 2026With Pocket Fire near Sedona 100% contained, officials significantly reduce closure area
Nearly six weeks after the Pocket Fire broke out, officials still haven't figured out its cause.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Gov. Hobbs orders flags lowered Aug. 1 for burial of former state Senate President Carl Kunasek
The Republican spent decades in public service, serving in both chambers of the Arizona Legislature.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2026No charges against parents of Gilbert child found alive in morgue after being pronounced dead
Although Gilbert Police recommended criminal charges, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office dropped the case.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 29, 2026Filipino grocery chain Seafood City hosting grand opening with freebies in Chandler
The 65,000-square-foot international supermarket and food court at Chandler Fashion Square will sell more than 10,000 items from around the world.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2026SAFE Alert canceled for missing 65-year-old man last seen in Mesa
Manual Shaw's family was concerned about him because of his medical condition as well as memory issues.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jul 24, 2026U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego says he’s considering running for president
Gallego made the comment while discussing a dismissed ethics complaint and the Justice Department probe that followed.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 23, 2026Arizona’s primary election was like ‘rehearsal for the Super Bowl,’ Maricopa County supervisor says
The primary was "as perfect as you can hope," according to Thomas Galvin. He hopes the general election follows suit.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 23, 2026Andy Biggs Q&A: Stances on affordability, water, other key issues ahead of 2026 governor’s race
As Arizonans prepare to choose their next governor, key concerns include data centers, sustainability and the rising cost of housing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2026Safe and sound: 83-year-old missing hiker rescued from Grand Canyon’s North Rim
The search for Gerald Guinn ended at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday after a helicopter crew rescued him around 2.5 miles from where he went missing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after missing 69-year-old man found safe
Shortly after issuing the alert, Phoenix Police said Robert Vaughn was found in good health and is back home.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 22, 2026Jay Feely, Amish Shah win respective primaries, will face each other for CD-1
Democrat Amish Shah will face Republican Jay Feely for one of the most competitive U.S. House seats in the country after they both won their respective primaries.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 22, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs must pick lieutenant governors ahead of Election Day
Political consultant Stan Barnes breaks down some predictions he has for who Hobbs and Biggs will pick as their running mates.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 22, 2026Phoenix temps could climb to 115 as extreme heat warning takes effect, NWS says
Dangerously high temps are on the way. The Valley's extreme heat warning will start at 10 a.m. Thursday and last through 8 p.m. Monday.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 21, 2026Mark Lamb wins AZ-5 Republican primary, will face newcomer Elizabeth Lee
Mark Lamb and Elizabeth Lee won their primaries Tuesday in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs…
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 21, 2026Andy Biggs projected winner in Arizona governor primary, will face Katie Hobbs
After securing a "golden ticket" of a Trump endorsement, the congressman will compete with the first-term Democrat in the general election.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 21, 2026DOJ monitoring polling sites for voting rights compliance in 3 Arizona counties on Election Day
Staff with the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Arizona are watching polls in Maricopa, Apache and Pima counties.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 21, 2026‘We know it’s gonna be close,’ Gov. Katie Hobbs says as likely Andy Biggs matchup looms
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs is favored in Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary. Hobbs is already preparing for the November fight.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 21, 2026Election changes could lead to quicker results in Maricopa County, Adrian Fontes says
A new state law gives voters more ways to cast early ballots in 2026. Voters can return them by mail or drop box, or verify their identity at a vote center to help speed up election results.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2026Man accused of fatally shooting girlfriend in Peoria mobile home park
An argument between a couple in the West Valley left one dead and one arrested Thursday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2026Wife detained after stabbing at Mesa home left her 82-year-old husband dead
Police had previously responded to domestic violence calls involving the couple, which led to Christina Copley being arrested, according to court documents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2026No pants, no ticket: Arizona man accused of naked train surfing in Colorado
Daniel Ballance was arrested last week on felony and misdemeanor charges, the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2026Tiny pups, big milestone: Arizona agency releases 5 Mexican gray wolves into wild dens
Conservation officials hope the wild wolves who find the pups will take them in and raise them as their own.