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 | Aug 23, 2024Arizona’s education chief calls for law to ban cellphones in schools
Supt. of Public Instruction Tom Horne called for a statewide school cellphone ban on Thursday. It's his second time pursuing this ban.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2024Here’s what we know about Donald Trump’s rally in Glendale
Here are all the details about former President Donald Trump's Glendale rally, which is set to take place at Desert Diamond Arena.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2024Southbound Loop 101 Price Freeway reopens in Chandler after crash caused closure
The southbound Loop 101 Price Freeway reopened in Chandler after a crash caused a shutdown on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2024Former President Donald Trump stresses dangers of lax policies during Arizona border visit
Former President Donald Trump visited the Arizona-Mexico border in an afternoon press conference in Cochise County on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 20243 people sentenced in Arizona fentanyl and methamphetamine case
Three suspects related to a Pima County drug trafficking case have been sentenced, prosecutors announced on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 20245 teens in theft ring arrested after dozens of burglaries across Valley, police say
Around 46 burglary cases involved a ring of Valley teens, the Glendale Police Department announced in a Wednesday press conference.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2024Security on high alert for former President Donald Trump’s trip to southern Arizona
Former President Donald Trump will take a border trip on Thursday. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said security is a top priority.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2024Arizona influencer among speakers at first night of Democratic National Convention
Deja Foxx, a 23-year-old Tucson influencer who has been involved with Kamala Harris' presidential efforts for years, spoke at the DNC.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2024Woman arrested in connection with West Valley child sex crimes case
The Peoria Police Department announced the arrest of a woman accused of being involved in a West Valley child sex crime case Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2024Get your cameras ready: The year’s first supermoon will glow in Arizona skies
A global event will light up Arizona's skies on Monday evening. The supermoon event will make the celestial body glow over the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2024Mark Kelly says Kamala Harris’ economic policies will benefit Arizona
Vice President Kamala Harris' economic plan gets a thumbs-up from U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, who sees her as a better candidate than Donald Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2024Bug bites: Study says Arizona the 15th best state to eat insects, wildlife cuisine
Craving edible bugs in Arizona? A new study says you’re in luck.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2024How will Arizona politics change if voters pass the Make Elections Fair Act in November?
How will the Make Elections Fair Act impact independent voters in Arizona if the electorate decides to pass it on Nov. 5?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2024New transitional housing facility, workforce training center opening in Phoenix
A 100-bed transitional housing facility called De Paul Manor is set to welcome its first residents on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2024Arizona senator responds to former Gov. Doug Ducey’s endorsement of Trump
Doug Ducey, the former Arizona governor, endorsed Trump on Tuesday. Due to the duo's former clashes, U.S. Sen Mark Kelly was confused.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2024Public can vote on the next safety messages that will go on Arizona highways
Want to decide which messages will go up on the signs all around the Valley's freeways? Vote on the Safety Message Contest 2024 finalists.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2024Arizona Science Center gets $1M grant to expand education fair
The Helios Education Foundation gave a $1 million grant to support the Arizona Science Center education fair.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2024Grand Canyon getting new vendor for bike rentals and tours, plus food and beverages
The National Park Service has picked a new concessions provider to offer food, drinks and bicycles at the Grand Canyon's south rim next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2024West Valley police department taps longtime Phoenix officer as new chief of police
Brian Issitt, who spent 22 years with the Phoenix Police Department, became the new Goodyear chief of police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2024Arizona researchers discover new ocelot through trail camera footage
There's a new ocelot on the block, according to Arizona researchers. What does the discovery of a new member of this endangered species mean?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2024Scottsdale man convicted of animal cruelty arrested in New Mexico
An alleged puppy abuser from Scottsdale was arrested after fleeing to New Mexico to avoid a trial, police announced on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2024Driving in the West Valley? Expect traffic issues due to Kamala Harris rally in Arizona
Vice President Kamala Harris will rally crowds in Glendale on Friday. Here's how the first Harris-Walz rally in Arizona will impact traffic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2024Southbound I-17 lanes in Black Canyon City reopen after crash caused shutdown
The southbound Interstate 17 lanes in Black Canyon City reopened after a crash caused a closure on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2024Federally funded tech apprenticeship program to launch in Arizona, 2 other states
A $3.9 million grant will help Arizona students find apprenticeships and earn college degrees, officials announced on Thursday.