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 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2024Phoenix Zoo invites public to pick names for baby goats
Officials at the Phoenix Zoo asked the public to help pick names for newborn baby goats. They're the children of zoo residents Hazel and Moth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2024How Final Four organizers in Phoenix are staying sustainable during massive sports event
Final Four organizers in Phoenix say they will prioritize sustainability during this weekend's massive sporting event.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 20243 arrested after off-duty Phoenix police officer hospitalized by shooting
Three people were arrested on Monday in connection with the shooting of an off-duty Phoenix police officer, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2024Buckeye police activate billboards highlighting Anaiah Walker case
New Anaiah Walker billboards were activated by the Buckeye Police Department on Monday to bring attention to the criminal case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2024Glendale man arrested after fatally shooting girlfriend in head at trailer park, police say
Raidel Salinas, 43, is accused of shooting his girlfriend in the head during an argument at a Glendale trailer park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2024OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale receives Party for the Planet grant
The OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale won a $10,000 grant from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 31, 2024Phoenix sets new daily rainfall record and sees first measurable rainfall on Easter in 25 years
The city of Phoenix set a new daily rainfall record of 0.5 inches for March 31 on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2024Puerto Rican restaurant Phoenix Coqui takes advantage of opportunities ahead of Final Four
An NFL program that boosts diverse local businesses has been a huge boon to Phoenix Coqui, a Puerto Rican restaurant.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2024Arizona Humane Society urges animal lovers to adopt a bunny this Easter
Those who want to adopt a bunny for Easter should be prepared for their needs and understand the responsibility, AHS said on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2024Glendale Public Library will waive all existing late fines, no longer fine patrons for late returns
Good news for readers who love to look at peacocks while enjoying free books: The Glendale Public Library is getting rid of overdue fines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2024Mesa crepe restaurant to celebrate grand opening with free food, live music
Local dessert chain The Crepe Club will celebrate the grand opening of its first Mesa restaurant over two days next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2024Finalists announced for Maricopa County ‘I Voted’ sticker contests
The public has a little over a week to pick two new designs for each "I Voted" sticker contest from the Maricopa County Recorder's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2024Hiker rescued from 15-foot fall in Sedona amid slippery conditions
A woman was seriously injured after falling 15 feet after hiking on a Sedona trail on Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2024Sens. Sinema, Kelly say they’ve secured over $25M in federal funds for Arizona
Local communities will benefit from an influx of over $25 million in federal funds for Arizona, Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2024Parts of Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail reopens after 4-month closure
Part of the popular Bright Angel Trail that closed last year reopened earlier this month, according to Grand Canyon National Park officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2024Movie written, directed, acted by Valley residents to premiere at Phoenix Film Festival
A film professor at Grand Canyon University created the film "A Personal Pandemic" to explore the impacts of COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2024New Over Easy location coming to downtown Goodyear
Those who are craving breakfast will soon will able to visit the upcoming Over Easy in Goodyear. The eatery chain is opening a new location.