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 24, 2024Scattered rain showers fall over metro Phoenix area
A cold front arrived in the metro Phoenix area overnight, leading to cooler temperatures and scattered rain showers on Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2024Arizona woman sentenced to 26 years after DUI crash killed 1, injured another
A Pinal County Superior Court judge sentenced a woman to 26 years in prison on Friday, authorities announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2024Terros Health deploys vans as part of Valley homelessness outreach program
Terros Health launched the Outpatient Portable Pilot Program earlier this month. The two mobile clinics help Valley people who are homeless.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2024Fewer Arizonans were arrested for DUI over St. Patrick’s Day weekend than last year
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety released a report on DUI statistics for St. Patrick's Day in Arizona on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2024Phoenix’s Office of Homeless Solutions shares plan for new shelter with 280 beds
The city of Phoenix's Office of Homeless Solutions wants to create a new shelter in west Phoenix, according to a Wednesday announcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2024Bruce Springsteen fans raise $20K for St. Mary’s Food Bank during Phoenix concert
Fans of legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen raised over $20,000 for St. Mary's Food Bank during his Tuesday show in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2024Food truck that sells gourmet burgers, tacos benefits from NFL Business Connect program
Randizzle's Food Truck, which sells gourmet tacos and burgers in the Valley, will benefit from the NFL's Business Connect program this year.
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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.