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 | May 15, 202413 residents displaced after downtown Phoenix apartment fire
Thirteen people were displaced after an apartment fire raged through nine units on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2024All the Arizona primary candidates and debate dates to know for the 2024 election
Various Arizona primary election debates are set to take place in the coming weeks. From May to June, candidates will share their stances.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 20245 Mesa mayoral candidates share their stances during public forum
The five men running to fill Mesa Mayor John Giles' shoes spoke during a public forum Tuesday. The 2024 Mesa mayoral election will be Nov. 5.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2024Eastbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway near Mesa reopens after closure
Eastbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway near Mesa reopened on Tuesday night, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2024Mississippi homicide suspect killed in Arizona after shooting involving DPS officers
Arizona state troopers tried to apprehend Mississippi homicide suspect Ivory James Welch III, but he died in a gunfight, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2024Here’s what’s on the menu for 2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week
The 2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week is set to kick off on Friday. Dozens of Valley restaurants are dishing up special deals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2024New Mexico man indicted after 47 pounds of fentanyl found during traffic stop in Arizona
A suspect was allegedly found with 47 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden in his trunk. A jury indicted the 22-year-old New Mexico man last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2024Arizona voters agree on transportation, family assistance and budget cuts, survey says
A new survey from The Center for the Future of Arizona analyzed voters of all political parties. Here's what Arizona voters want.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2024Arizona health authorities launch new efforts to prevent suicide
The 2024-2026 suicide prevention plan from the Arizona Department of Health Services has three steps, according to an expert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2024University of Arizona to launch MS in Business Analytics on downtown Chandler campus
Students at University of Arizona's campus in downtown Chandler will soon be able to earn a Master of Science in Business Analytics.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2024How Arizonans can help their loved ones who are stroke victims
Since May is Stroke Awareness Month, Dr. Daniel Gonzales with the Barrow Neurological Institute's stroke center shared health tips.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2024Phoenix police need help finding suspect accused of killing 40-year-old man
A fatal Phoenix shooting took place on Sunday near a business complex in the area of McDowell Road and 43rd Avenue, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2024Kitten rescued from ceiling of Mesa apartment now ready for her forever home
Nala, a seven-week-old orange tabby, is looking for her forever home. The kitten was rescued from a ceiling in Mesa in late March.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2024Don’t chicken out: Slim Chickens needs to fill 500 jobs to staff its new Arizona restaurants
Slim Chickens, an Arkansas-based food chain that sells chicken, fried okra and other foods is opening three new locations in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2024Scottsdale restaurant inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s food travels to open in June
The Ends restaurant in Scottsdale will open on June 1. It's inspired by Anthony Bourdain and even has a private dining room named after him.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024Chandler City Council moves forward plan to ban brass knuckles in the city
In a unanimous vote during a Thursday night meeting, the Chandler City Council voted to push forward a potential brass knuckles ban.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024New indoor pickleball club with 10 courts set to open in East Valley
Pickleball players who want to enjoy air conditioning while getting exercise can soon visit the Center Court Pickleball Club in Gilbert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024Republican US Senate hopeful Mark Lamb says he’s ready to debate Kari Lake before primary
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said he is looking forward to going toe-to-toe with Kari Lake during the Arizona Republican primary debate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024Nordstrom Rack set to open at Queen Creek Marketplace
Shoppers can join a grand opening next Thursday to celebrate a new Nordstrom Rack in Queen Creek. The event starts at 9 a.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024Arizona’s Greg Stanton among Democrats asking Biden to take executive action at border
Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton joined 14 other Democrats in urging President Joe Biden to take action to address the border crisis on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024More Arizonans were arrested for DUIs over Cinco de Mayo weekend this year than in 2023
There were 323 total DUI arrests from May 3-5, authorities said. How does this compare to last year's Cinco de Mayo weekend?
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2024Dog saved from mountain now available for adoption at Arizona Humane Society
A 2-year-old shar-pei mix who had dehydration and minor wounds is now up for adoption. The dog saved from a mountain is named Bright Eyes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2024Gilbert’s McKenna Faith Breinholt eliminated from ‘American Idol’
When voting on the top five performers of this season of "American Idol," the public eliminated singer McKenna Faith Breinholt from Gilbert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024Avondale Fiesta returns Saturday to kick off Cinco de Mayo celebrations
Can't wait for Sunday's Cinco de Mayo celebrations? Practice your salsa moves early at Avondale Fiesta 2024, which takes place on Saturday.