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 11, 20242nd phase of restoration begins for Arizona’s 1990 Dude Fire
The Dude Fire scarred an area of the Tonto National Forest in the 1990s. The second phase of a fire restoration project is now underway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2024Health care providers gather at Arizona Capitol to show support for abortion ballot measure
Arizona voters may be able to ensure statewide abortion rights — or deny them — when casting ballots during the general election on Nov. 5.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2024$19M in federally funded water infrastructure projects set to begin in Arizona
Congressman Greg Stanton, a military leader and several Arizona mayors will sign new Arizona water infrastructure projects on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2024Chandler man accused of trying to kill parents, film murder has been indicted
A 19-year-old Chandler man named Jeremiah Estel Blair was accused by police of trying to kill his parents and filming the murder attempt.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2024Phoenix hospital becomes state’s 1st to use new heart valve replacement system
The TAVR system, a device that implants a replacement valve in patients with aortic stenosis, was recently used in Phoenix for the first time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2024Downtown Phoenix eatery celebrates reopening with $10 deals for burritos, burgers and drinks
The owners of Dog Haus Biergarten in downtown Phoenix are celebrating the store's reopening. This chain is known for its beers and hot dogs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 20241 dead after violent collision involving cement mixer in northern Arizona
A collision involving a cement mixer in northern Arizona left one person dead, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2024Arizona Democrats slam former President Donald Trump ahead of his town hall in Phoenix
A few hours before former President Donald Trump was scheduled to speak during a town hall in Phoenix, Arizona Democrats condemned him.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2024Hundreds of Taiwanese students joined Phoenix schools as TSMC facilities expand in Arizona
Many Taiwanese students have attended the Deer Valley School District due to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's expansion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2024Arizona congressman says Biden’s executive order on border could do more harm than good
Arizona District 6 Rep. Juan Ciscomani dismissed President Joe Biden's executive order on immigration as problematic lip service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2024Wednesday could be first 110-degree day of the year in Phoenix, weather expert says
The NWS expects Wednesday to be the first 110-degree day of the year in Phoenix. It's six days before the typical first 110-degree day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2024Arizona lawmakers respond to President Biden’s executive order on border security
Here's how Arizona lawmakers responded to President Biden's executive order on border security, which he issued on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2024Arizona voters are split on potential ballot measure to make abortion a statewide right, poll finds
What are Arizona voters' thoughts on abortion? A new Noble poll found they're evenly split on a potential abortion rights ballot measure.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2024Cyndi Lauper announces Phoenix stop on farewell tour
Famous American singer Cyndi Lauper announced her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour on Monday. The Phoenix stop is on Nov. 19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2024Arizona man accused of setting 3 fires north of Payson last week
A man from the unincorporated area of Strawberry started three fires north of Payson last Thursday, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2024Police arrest suspect week after fatal shooting in north Phoenix motel
Authorities booked 34-year-old Solomon Smith on May 29, 2024 in connection to a fatal shooting in a north Phoenix motel last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2024South Carolina man sentenced to prison for sex offenses related to 12-year-old Arizona girl
A South Carolina man accused of being a pedophile will spend 27 years in prison for abusing a 12-year-old Arizona girl, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2024Silver Alert canceled for 59-year-old woman found safe in Phoenix
A Silver Alert was canceled after a 59-year-old woman last seen in Phoenix was found safe on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2024Phoenix celebrates new civic holiday with deals, business promotions and freebies
Dozens of businesses, from attractions and restaurants to shops and museums, are offering special deals to celebrate 602 Day in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2024Real estate expert says 2 housing bills governor signed could change Arizona market
Two housing bills Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed into law last week could help expand the supply of affordable homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2024Groundbreaking held for industrial park near Westgate in Glendale
Developers hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of VT 101, a new industrial park in Glendale, on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2024Anglers can fish in Arizona’s public waters for free this Saturday
Want to try fishing in some of the state's public waters? You don't need a license this Saturday thanks to Arizona's Free Fishing Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2024New Phoenix ordinance bans urban camping near schools, parks, shelters and day cares
Certain types of street camping in Phoenix will be limited starting Sept. 1 due to the Council's passing of a new ordinance on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2024Arizona schools chief Tom Horne says tutoring program is boosting reading, math scores
The Achievement Tutoring Program, which is a one-on-one tutoring program for Arizona students, improves academic performance, Tom Horne says.