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 6, 2024Trump blasts Arizona’s Katie Hobbs over her immigration policies in Super Tuesday speech
Donald Trump accused Gov. Katie Hobbs of doing nothing to stop the flow of migrants over the U.S.-Mexico border during a Super Tuesday speech.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 5, 2024Gov. Katie Hobbs partners with nonprofit to free 1M Arizonans from medical debt
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs partnered with nonprofit RIP Medical Debt to launch a new medical debt relief program, officials announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 2024Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed bill on border crossing, says it’s a political ploy
Gov. Katie Hobbs' vetoed Senate Bill 1231, a GOP-backed border crossing bill, according to a Monday announcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2024How Arizona voters can cut through the political noise this election season
Political noise is ramping up ahead of Arizona's presidential preference election on March 19. Here are a few ways voters can thrive in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2024Phoenix FBI asking for help finding fugitive wanted in Georgia
The FBI asked the public on Thursday to help find a fugitive wanted in Georgia. Officials believe he has ties to the Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2024Valley political consultant sheds light on why Gen Z loves Trump
Gen Z loves Trump, according to Stan Barnes, a former Arizona state senator who currently works as a political consultant.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2024Phoenix cookie company gets new opportunities from NFL business partnership
The Scookie Bar, a longtime food truck turned brick-and-mortar store, will expand its NFL partnership this year for the Final Four.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 29, 2024Arizona election officials partner with nonprofit to encourage people with autism, disabilities to vote
Advocates and election officials threw a mock election event to encourage people with autism and intellectual disabilities to vote Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 29, 2024Developer breaks ground on affordable apartment units for families, seniors in Glendale
Developer Dominium held a groundbreaking for 605 affordable apartment units for families and seniors in Glendale on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2024Latin Music Festival to bring music, dances, games and food to Tolleson this weekend
The Latin Music Festival will fill Tolleson's streets with live music, dances, games, food and vendor booths this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2024Here’s what Arizonans should know when traveling this spring break
Arizonans who plan to hit the skies or book a cruise this spring break should prepare for a busy travel season, an AAA spokesperson said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2024Elda Luna-Nájera will fill Leezah Sun’s vacant seat in Arizona House of Representatives
Elda Luna-Nájera will replace Leezah Sun as the representative of Arizona's Legislative District 22, which is in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2024Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival bringing beer, music, games, smoked meats this weekend
Whiskey, beer, live music and games are in store for the Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival at the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park East on March 2 and 3.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2024City of Surprise offering new water rebates for turf removal, landscapes and irrigation controllers
The city of Surprise is expanding its water conservation rebate program. These rebates are available through May 1, 2026.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2024Truck driver who struck jogger in fatal hit-and-run still at large, MCSO says
A jogger died after a hit-and-run in New River on Saturday at around 10 a.m. Officials have found the vehicle but not the suspect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2024Annual Dog Days of Glendale festival returns this weekend
The 14th annual Dog Days of Glendale event will take place at Glendale Landmark School on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2024Phoenix catering company to benefit from NFL’s Business Connect program ahead of Final Four
Lauren Allen, a catering and event company, will benefit from the NFL's Business Connect program, which returned in January.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2024Silver Alert canceled for man last seen in Phoenix after he was found
A silver alert was canceled for a 63-year-old man who was found in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 20242-year-old in critical condition after being pulled from backyard pool in Phoenix
A 2-year-old girl is in "extremely critical" condition after being pulled from a Phoenix pool on Thursday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2024Gilbert police arrest suspect for third time in connection with youth violence
Jacob Pennington, 20, is accused of attacking a victim in September 2023. Earlier this week, Gilbert arrested a minor in the same case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2024Chandler Innovation Fair to celebrate innovation with hundreds of hands-on science exhibits
The yearly Chandler Innovation Fair, which celebrates innovators and scientists of all ages in the East Valley, will return on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2024Old Town Scottsdale’s 1st microdistillery opens in former Blue Clover Distillery space
The space previously occupied by Blue Clover Distillery is now known as One Handsome Bastard. The name honors the late Brad Ritchie.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2024Arizona man sentenced to over 7 years for trying to traffic methamphetamine
A federal judge in Arizona sentenced a Tucson man to over seven years in prison for drug trafficking, officials announced on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2024Kari Lake is ‘delusional’ for backpedaling on her anti-John McCain rhetoric, Meghan McCain says
Kari Lake told Barry Markson on Monday her many jabs at John McCain were jokes. Meghan McCain told KTAR on Wednesday she isn't buying it.