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 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2024Gilbert Goons are officially designated as a criminal street gang
Public safety leaders in the East Valley announced on Thursday the Gilbert Goons group officially qualifies as a street gang.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2024Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill to repeal near-total abortion ban
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill on Thursday to repeal the Civil War-era abortion ban that made the procedure virtually illegal in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2024Over $650K going to construction apprenticeship programs in Arizona to support jobs
Thanks to the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative, five construction apprenticeship programs got grant awards to expand their workforces.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2024Free Banner Health class in Sun City taught seniors how to safely find love and friends online
To fight senior isolation, which can hurt an older person's mental and physical well-being, Banner Health held a dating class on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2024Multiple Arizona facilities participating in Empty the Shelters adoption event
Animal welfare organizations across Arizona are participating in the Spring National Empty the Shelters adoption event from May 1-15.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2024Headcount cap to ease budget shortfall could exacerbate DPS trooper shortage in Arizona
Are there enough Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers to match the state's growth? A leader talks about the shortage of DPS troopers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2024Tempe approves ground leases for affordable housing community
The Tempe City Council approved ground leases on Thursday for a new community of apartments and townhouses called La Victoria Commons.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2024Construction starts on 909,553-square-foot development near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Brickyards on Ellsworth, a new industrial development project in Mesa, officials announced on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2024Community colleges across Arizona to offer new scholarships for high-demand jobs
A new $4.5 million scholarship called the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program will help students, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2024Maricopa County looking to hire 2,000 temporary workers for primary election
Maricopa County Elections wants to hire 1,500 temporary poll workers, along with 500 additional positions like drivers, clerks and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2024EB lanes of Interstate 40 near Arizona-New Mexico line reopen after train derailment caused closure
A closure was set in place on Friday after a freight train derailment on Interstate 40. The trains had been carrying fuel, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2024Mill Avenue in Tempe hosting 3 interactive bike-themed art installations through end of April
A free interactive bike-themed art installation called "Light Lane" kicked off in Tempe on April 3. It is available through April 30.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2024EPA gives Arizona 2 extra weeks to start summer blend to avoid gas shortage
Gov. Katie Hobbs said on Friday a new EPA fuel waiver will help to keep gas prices down ahead of the summer gas formula change.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2024Work underway to restore limited access to stretch of State Route 88 east of Valley
The Arizona Department of Transportation said on Thursday it kicked off initial repairs for a part of State Route 88 closed in 2019.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2024Residential real estate company buys new West Valley build-to-rent community
A real estate company just bought an Avondale community called Cottages at McDowell for $57 million. It has 217 one-and two-bedroom homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2024Arizona woman sentenced to life in prison for murdering 3-year-old girl
Shawn Main, 53, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 3-year-old girl, the Pinal County Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2024Frutilandia and Taqueria Factory opening dual-concept restaurant location in Mesa
A dual location of Frutilandia and Taqueria Factory is opening in Mesa next weekend. Giveaways and food promotions will accompany the event.