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 27, 2024What Arizona voters can expect from Joe Biden and Donald Trump in presidential debate
KTAR News 92.3 FM will provide all-day coverage ahead of the first 2024 presidential debate. Stream the CNN Presidential Debate on KTAR.com.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2024SRP bolsters Valley energy grid with 2 new battery storage systems
SRP announced two new battery storage systems: Sierra Estrella Energy Storage in Avondale and Superstition Energy Storage in Gilbert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2024Mayes calls judge’s decision to let opioid settlement funds go to corrections an ‘absolute travesty’
Although Kris Mayes sued to stop the transfer of opioid settlement money to the Arizona Department of Corrections, a judge let it go forward.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2024Arizona sheriff accuses Biden administration of fudging border numbers
The Department of Homeland Security claims border numbers are down by 40%. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels isn't having it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2024Valley home prices continue to rise due to supply shortage, economist says
Danny Court, senior economist with Scottsdale-based Elliot D. Pollack & Company, explains why home prices are up in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2024Arizona man gets 7 years in prison for making hoax calls with stolen identities to get SWAT responses
A 21-year-old Arizona resident has been sentenced to seven years in prison for making hoax calls with stolen identities, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2024Man sentenced to 42 years for killing ex-girlfriend at Phoenix Burger King last year
A man has been sentenced to spend 42 years behind bars after killing his ex-girlfriend in a Phoenix Burger King in 2023, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2024Arizona fentanyl, meth trafficker sentenced to 14 years in prison
A fentanyl and meth trafficker was sentenced to spend 14 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2024New study ranks Phoenix as the 6th dirtiest city in the US
Phoenix ranked No. 6 on a new list of the dirtiest cities in the United States from LawnStarter, according to a Monday news release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2024Senior living community in Phoenix gets $9.1M loan for eco-friendly upgrades
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced its $9.12 million loan to Urban League Manor Apartments on June 21, 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2024Police ask public to help find Buckeye woman who went missing in May
Hope Tucker is a Buckeye woman who went missing on May 22, 2024. Police asked the public for helpful information about her on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2024Phoenix Fire task force to help New Mexico with search, rescue and recovery after deadly wildfires
Arizona Task Force 1 deployed on Friday morning to join the battle against deadly wildfires in New Mexico.
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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.