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 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.
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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.