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 | Jun 21, 20241 dead, 2 injured after car crashes into tree in Buckeye, police say
A Buckeye collision on Thursday night involving a vehicle with three people crashing into a tree left one dead, according to police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2024ADOT to host virtual meeting on EV charging station plan
The Arizona Department of Transportation on Wednesday invited the public to share their input on an electric vehicle charging plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2024Multiple Arizona recreation areas implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions
Authorities will implement Stage 2 level fire restrictions for various areas in northern Arizona starting at 8 a.m. on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2024Popular bar, restaurant in downtown Phoenix known for its flavorful mead will shut down this week
Superstition Meadery, a bar and restaurant that serves flavorful varieties of mead, is closing its Phoenix location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2024New business center in Phoenix helps students, adults with autism learn job skills
Diana Diaz-Harrison with Arizona Autism Charter Schools said the business programs at a new center will help people with autism find jobs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2024Winner of new photo contest will see their work on cover of Arizona wildlife magazine
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is accepting entries for its 18th annual wildlife photo contest through 5 p.m. on Aug. 9.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 20242 suspects arrested for discharging guns in Glendale
Two suspects were arrested after discharging guns in a Glendale neighborhood on May 19, Glendale Police announced on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2024Construction worker in Surprise hospitalized after likely heat-related collapse
Firefighters in Surprise rescued a construction worker from a roof on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 20242 Phoenix teens arrested after causing explosion outside front door of Mesa home, police say
Two Phoenix teens have been arrested after being accused of damaging a Mesa home with a "large firework," according to police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2024Two-vehicle collision in Chandler leaves 2 drivers dead, police say
The Chandler Police Department said two people are dead after a collision that took place on Tuesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2024Former Gov. Jan Brewer asks Republicans to quit saying Arizona’s elections are insecure
In an op-ed in The Arizona Republic, former Gov. Jan Brewer urged her fellow Republicans to restore faith in the electoral system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2024Sun City senior center to host prom to fight loneliness, keep older locals healthy
Loneliness can be deadly. That's why Banner Health is inviting seniors in Sun City to join its first prom event for people over 60.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2024How could a social media warning label impact Arizona children and teens?
The Surgeon General of the U.S. said on Monday he wants a warning label on social media apps because they hurt young people's mental health.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2024Homeowners can be held liable for drownings, injuries in their pools, Phoenix attorney says
Want to host a pool party in the Valley this summer? You can be held liable if someone injures themselves or drowns in your pool.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2024Mesa woman left her child in car that measured 129 degrees, police say
Nichole Yazzie, a 32-year-old Mesa mother, was accused by authorities of leaving a child in a hot car during an excessive heat warning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2024Here’s why Arizona’s older voters could tip the scale in the upcoming election
A new AARP survey found Arizona voters over 50 care most about their personal financial situations, Social Security and family caregivers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2024Arizona AG ‘extremely disappointed’ with state budget cuts to opioid settlement funds
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released a statement saying she is "extremely disappointed" with the state's new budget on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2024AG Mayes to give Q&A after documentary on global water conspiracy in Scottsdale
A Harkins Theater in Scottsdale will host a Q&A with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes after a 7 p.m. showing of "The Grab," a documentary.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 20242 budget-conscious rental communities coming to metro Phoenix
Two budget-friendly communities called Streamliner 67th and Streamliner 16th are set to open this summer, officials said on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2024Detective with Scottsdale Police Department dies after being injured in line of duty
Detective Ryan So with the Scottsdale Police Department died Thursday night after succumbing to "duty-related injuries," authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2024Arizona man accused of killing family of Pinal County sheriff in crash has been indicted
A man who killed a family of three in 2022 has been indicted, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced on June 13, 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2024Phoenix to add 790 new shelter beds to help people experiencing homelessness in 2024-25
Six projects to address homelessness in Phoenix by adding more beds are ready to open in the next year, officials said on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2024Cave Creek teacher wins Bruce and Gaydos’ teacher tribute for April
The KTAR newsroom will celebrate teachers even when school is out. This April, a Cave Creek teacher won the Tribute to a Teacher reward.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2024Republican US Senate hopeful Mark Lamb ‘isn’t surprised’ Kari Lake is skipping primary debate
There will be no Republican senatorial primary debate between Kari Lake and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb.