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 | Apr 20, 2024Chandler city leaders to host community listening session on youth violence
Chandler city officials will host a community listening session on teen violence and behavioral health in early May.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 20243 West Valley women accused of selling stolen merchandise out of their homes
Three West Valley women have been indicted for operating illicit businesses from their home using stolen merchandise, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2024Man accused of breaking into Phoenix home, entering young boy’s room, fighting with parents
The Phoenix Police Department accused 25-year-old Abdullahi Aroni of being a pedophilic burglar in a Tuesday announcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2024Small underground explosion blows out manhole covers in Phoenix
An explosion blew out two manhole covers in Phoenix on Tuesday morning, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2024Man whose wife died after he drove into Goodyear lake indicted for murder
Anthony Joseph Maiorana, 35, was officially indicted with murder after his wife died in a Goodyear lake crash, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2024Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix helps dog recover from gunshot wound
AHS said the reason Marvin's story was shared is to draw attention to Prevention of Animal Cruelty month recognized every April.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2024Construction starts on Maricopa County-funded affordable housing project
Construction officially began for an affordable housing project in Wickenburg last week, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2024Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona needs more volunteers to help Valley kids
A Valley nonprofit called on adult volunteers to mentor kids. It launched a campaign to inspire adults, especially men of color, to join.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2024Tempe reopening Clark Park pool for first time since 2008
Get ready to dive into the long-awaited Clark Park pool in Tempe. This iconic, longstanding park will soon reopen, officials say.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2024ASU police arrest man suspected of assaulting 3 women on Tempe campus
A man suspected of assaulting three women at ASU's Tempe campus on Thursday has been arrested, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2024Man found guilty of killing 2 people in Chandler parking lot in 2017
Taron Lavelle Watkins, 29, has been found guilty of committing a Chandler double murder, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2024Glendale police arrest mother and her boyfriend after baby dies from blunt force trauma
A 26-year-old Glendale mother and her boyfriend, who is 23, are accused of killing a seven-month-old baby, arrest documents said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2024Valleypalooza 2024: New event to bring music, art, games to Paradise Valley Community College
A new Valley event called Valleypalooza is set to kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Paradise Valley Community College.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2024Californian sports apparel brand opening shop in Scottsdale Fashion Square
Vuori, a Californian sports apparel brand, will start selling workout clothes in Scottsdale next Friday, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2024Queen Creek police chief wants to hold hosts of party where Preston Lord was attacked accountable
Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice explains why his department submitted charges against the hosts of a Halloween party where a teen died.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2024Scottsdale Fire Department moves forward plan for ground ambulance program
The Arizona Department of Health Services awarded the Scottsdale Fire Department a certificate of necessity for its ground ambulance program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2024Arizona man who exchanged gunfire with police sentenced to 20 years
A 35-year-old man from Prescott Valley named Joshua Schnoebelen is sentenced to spend 20 years in prison, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2024El Mirage Fire Department celebrates new truck with ceremony
The El Mirage Fire Department held a "push in" ceremony to celebrate a new Class A pumper vehicle officially being in service last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2024TSMC getting $6.6B in new federal funding, to build 3rd semiconductor fab in Phoenix
There's a new TSMC facility coming to Phoenix, the company announced on Monday. It will also receive $6.6 billion dollars in federal funding.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2024Several homes under construction burn in massive Phoenix fire
A fire burned several homes that were under construction from Sunday night to Monday morning, the Phoenix Fire Department said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2024Valley shelters offering free dog adoptions through weekend
The Arizona Humane Society is offering free adoptions for all dogs through the weekend in order to free up kennel space.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2024Maricopa County Board of Supervisors picks Deborah Nardozzi to fill Arizona House seat
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Deborah Nardozzi to fill an opening at the Arizona Legislature on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2024Gilbert Police Department may add new position solely focused on helping youth, chief says
Gilbert Police Chief Michael Soelberg said his department may create a new position — youth engagement officer — to help kids in the town.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2024Arizona troopers seize 1,500 pounds of fentanyl over 6-month period
Arizona state troopers seized more than 1,500 pounds of fentanyl during a six-month period, authorities said.