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 10, 2024Kitten rescued from ceiling of Mesa apartment now ready for her forever home
Nala, a seven-week-old orange tabby, is looking for her forever home. The kitten was rescued from a ceiling in Mesa in late March.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2024Don’t chicken out: Slim Chickens needs to fill 500 jobs to staff its new Arizona restaurants
Slim Chickens, an Arkansas-based food chain that sells chicken, fried okra and other foods is opening three new locations in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2024Scottsdale restaurant inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s food travels to open in June
The Ends restaurant in Scottsdale will open on June 1. It's inspired by Anthony Bourdain and even has a private dining room named after him.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024Chandler City Council moves forward plan to ban brass knuckles in the city
In a unanimous vote during a Thursday night meeting, the Chandler City Council voted to push forward a potential brass knuckles ban.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024New indoor pickleball club with 10 courts set to open in East Valley
Pickleball players who want to enjoy air conditioning while getting exercise can soon visit the Center Court Pickleball Club in Gilbert.
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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.