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 | Mar 21, 2024Scottsdale leaders ask public to share opinions on short-term rental ordinance
A proposed ordinance may limit short-term rentals in Scottsdale, according to a Tuesday announcement from city officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2024Maricopa County Attorney’s Office joins effort to rescue prosecutors stuck in Afghanistan
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said during a Wednesday press conference she wants to help Afghan prosecutors escape to safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2024Scottsdale Family ArtsFest to celebrate children’s art through shows and performances
Visit the Scottsdale Family ArtsFest this Friday and Saturday to observe artworks created by over 1,000 area students.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2024Joe Biden, Donald Trump win in Arizona’s Presidential Preference Election
Arizona voters decided which presidential candidates they want to see on the November ballot during the Presidential Preference Election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2024Why a giant rocket just shot up over the skies of metro Phoenix
A giant rocket SpaceX launched in California made splash across the skies of metro Phoenix on Monday night at around 7:30 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2024Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari resigns to focus on run for Rep. Ruben Gallego’s seat
Phoenix City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari said on Monday she will leave the City Council next week to focus on her Congressional run.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2024End of an era: Phoenix Old Station Subs hits the market after nearly 40 years
Owner Joe Faillace shares insights on the decision, citing changing times and what he plans to do once he's sold the restaurant.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2024Arizona deputy under investigation for punching handcuffed suspect in face
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday it asked Flagstaff police to investigate a use of force incident.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2024Wok This Way food truck benefits from NFL Business Connect Program ahead of Final Four
Wok This Way, a food truck co-owned by Kris Mill and her nephew, Jake, who has Down Syndrome, benefits from the NFL's business program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2024Fountain Hills to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music, food and a green fountain
Celebrate Celtic culture this weekend at the Irish Fountain Festival, which takes place on Saturday ahead of St. Patrick's Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2024Arizona’s largest operational battery energy storage system now online, SRP says
The Sonoran Solar Energy Center is now online. SRP said it's Arizona's largest operational battery energy storage system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2024H&M at Scottsdale Fashion Square reopening this weekend after renovation
The H&M retail store at Scottsdale Fashion Square is reopening. The store will throw a grand opening this Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2024Annual Arizona Aloha Festival returns to Tempe Beach Park this weekend
Various vendors will offer a taste of the island lifestyle at this year's annual Arizona Aloha Festival, which will also offer entertainment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2024Gov. Katie Hobbs says Congress must give migrant assistance program $752M to avoid street releases
Gov. Katie Hobbs sent a letter Wednesday to leaders in the Senate and House Appropriations Committees urging more border security funding.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2024Tempe Fire Medical Rescue using new device to fight electric vehicle battery fires
The Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department announced this month it has bought a new fire extinguishing tool to better fight EV battery fires.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2024Grand Canyon University president says he’ll keep fighting against FTC, DOE allegations
"We're not gonna pay as long as there's an appeals process," Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller told KTAR News 92.3 FM Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris urges Phoenix crowd to fight for reproductive rights
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Phoenix to give a speech on reproductive rights Friday afternoon. It's her fourth visit to Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2024Vigil for Preston Lord held in Queen Creek after murder suspects arrested and charged
Community leaders in the East Valley held a vigil on Thursday for Preston Lord, a 16-year-old who died after a youth violence attack in 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 7, 2024President Joe Biden urges Congress to pass border security bill during State of the Union speech
President Joe Biden said the bipartisan border security bill would improve the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border during his Thursday speech.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 7, 2024More arrests in Preston Lord murder investigation are to come, Queen Creek police chief says
Despite a major breakthrough in the form of a grand jury indicting six murder suspects, the Preston Lord investigation is ongoing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2024Former DPS director files to run for Maricopa County sheriff
Former DPS director Frank Milstead filed to run for Maricopa County sheriff in early March. He is now the fifth Republican candidate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2024Arizona attorney general says she’ll fight for IVF access in wake of Alabama ruling
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called the recent Alabama ruling on IVF "outrageous." She says she'll fight for IVF access in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2024Mark Kelly endorses Rep. Ruben Gallego for 2024 Arizona Senate race
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly endorsed Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat who will compete in the 2024 Arizona Senate race, on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2024New Chandler police chief will start serving the city in early April
Chandler City Manager Josh Wright said on Wednesday the city will hire a new police chief, Bryan Chapman, in early April.