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 | Oct 18, 2024Arizona congressman presses for answers about broken border cameras
Rep. Greg Stanton sent a letter to authorities after a report from NBC News analyzed broken surveillance systems along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2024Rainbow crosswalk in downtown Phoenix refurbished ahead of Phoenix Pride Festival
After replacing Yassamin Ansari on the Phoenix City Council, Carlos Galindo-Elvira decided to revitalize a rainbow crosswalk in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2024Arizona Achievement Tutoring Program extended through end of school year
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has announced the extension of a free tutoring program through the end of the 2024-25 school year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2024QuikTrip worker in Buckeye awarded for helping save the lives of 2 men over the summer
The Buckeye Police Department recently awarded Sergio Avitia, a gas station worker, for helping save the lives of two overdosing men back in July.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2024Alleged Family Dollar burglars who stole $315K from stores in Phoenix, Glendale indicted
A grand jury in Maricopa County indicted two men accused of being Family Dollar burglars on Oct. 9, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2024Glendale man accused of fatally shooting ex-girlfriend the week of her master’s graduation
A woman who was supposed to graduate with her Master's this week was killed by her ex-boyfriend in a murder-suicide in Glendale, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2024Retired Arizona deputy fatally shoots man who allegedly killed estranged wife
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said a reserve deputy fatally shot a husband who shot and killed his wife in a domestic violence incident.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2024More squatters are taking over homes in Arizona neighborhoods this year, constable says
Constable Scott Blake said Arizona has seen a rise in squatters taking over homes in neighborhoods this year. Here are a few tips for homeowners.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2024National homebuilders buy over 700 West Valley homesites in Estrella community
In a significant development for the Estrella master-planned community in Goodyear, national homebuilders recently purchased a total of 719 homesites across two villages.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2024Maricopa County approves more funding for apprenticeship program for in-demand careers
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is now spending a total of $12 million on an apprenticeship program to build up Arizona's workforce.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 202488 luxury condos with private elevators coming to Scottsdale
Atavia, a new luxury condominium project, will bring 88 housing units to north Scottsdale. It will start accepting reservations this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 20243 Valley Walmarts adding pet centers with grooming, veterinary services
Ever wanted to mix a veterinary visit with a grocery trip? Good news: Three Walmart stores in Mesa, Glendale and Chandler are adding pet centers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2024Phoenix teen honored by PETA youth group for dog boot distribution campaign
A 15-year-old started a nonprofit that raises money for dog boots, which are given to people experiencing homelessness in the Valley with pets.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2024East Valley police departments team up to fight youth violence over fall break
The Mesa Police Department is teaming up with police in Queen Creek and Gilbert for Operation Safe Fall, a massive fight against youth violence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2024Developer buys San Tan Valley land for modular apartment project
Curious about the future of San Tan Valley apartments? Western Retail Advisors bought land it will use for an upcoming 318-unit apartment complex.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2024Hot dog! Scottsdale firefighters work for 7 hours to rescue dog trapped in house
An American Bulldog named Bella took quite a tumble on Tuesday. It took crews seven hours to rescue the Scottsdale dog from a hole she fell into.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2024Police arrest murder suspect 2 years after fatal shooting in Phoenix
Steven Deloach, the suspect in a 2022 Phoenix homicide case, was arrested on Wednesday, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2024Construction completed on West Valley industrial development with rail access
Construction of a 707,380-square-foot industrial project called West Summit at Surprise officially ended on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 20242 men who stole $315,000 from Family Dollar stores in Phoenix, Glendale arrested
The Phoenix Police Department has arrested two suspects accused of stealing around $315,000 from Family Dollar stores in Phoenix and Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2024Arizona’s 1st Seafood City Filipino supermarket coming to Chandler Fashion Center
Seafood City, a chain of Filipino markets, is expanding into Arizona. It will open up a massive store in Chandler in 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2024DNC campaign office in Tempe shot for 3rd time in past month
The Tempe Police Department said a Democratic campaign office in Tempe was shot for the third time on Sunday. A suspect vehicle was spotted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2024What Arizona voters can expect from Senate debate between Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego
Political rivals Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego will face each other at the Arizona Senate debate on Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2024Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix opens 3rd seminary house
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix now has three locations in its Nazareth Seminary household model seminary program. It plans one more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2024Suspect killed by Tempe officers shot Black people in ‘racially motivated’ attacks, police say
A man who was shot and killed after opening fire on Tempe Police on Oct. 1 committed racially-motivated crimes before the shootout, police said.