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 | Jun 16, 202610 arrested in East Valley undercover operation targeting online predators
Ten suspects have been arrested and booked into jail in Pinal County on felony charges related to child exploitation, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 20261 driver dead, 1 brought to hospital after collision in Phoenix
A male driver died after a Monday morning collision in Phoenix, authorities said. The other driver was brought to a hospital as a precaution.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 202682-year-old sex offender accused of exposing himself to minors at Arizona lake
An 82-year-old registered sex offender was arrested after deputies said he exposed himself to minors at Goldwater Lake, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 15, 2026Mesa police pursuit ends in multi-vehicle crash, forced westbound Loop 202 closure in Phoenix
The westbound lanes of Loop 202 Red Mountain closed at the “Mini Stack” interchange in Phoenix on Monday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jun 15, 2026Tucson mother in ICE custody may miss hearing in shoplifting case; Adelita Grijalva calls for release
ICE custody is creating uncertainty over whether a Tucson mother facing shoplifting-related charges can appear at a Monday court hearing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 202676-year-old woman killed in Glendale house fire identified; husband remains hospitalized
A 76-year-old woman who died in a Glendale house fire Sunday has been identified, and her husband remains hospitalized, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2026Scottsdale fire crews respond to reports of fuel leak after vehicle crashes into 7-Eleven
Hazardous materials crews were called to a Scottsdale convenience store Monday after a vehicle crashed into a 7-Eleven and caused a fuel leak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2026Arizona teacher accused of sexually abusing boy
An Arizona teacher has been arrested in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse that occurred years ago, authorities announced Friday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 13, 2026Sprouts sets opening date for flagship store next to new Phoenix HQ
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., the Valley-based specialty grocery chain, has set the opening date of its new flagship store in north Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 12, 2026Phoenix man arrested on multiple child sex crime felony charges
A 33-year-old Phoenix man was arrested Thursday afternoon on charges connected to the alleged sexual abuse of a minor, court documents found.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Jun 12, 2026Navajo Nation declares state of emergency over the ‘severe’ drought conditions
The Navajo Nation has declared an emergency declaration as severe drought conditions worsen across the Southwest. What will that accomplish?
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jun 12, 2026Light rain falls in parts of metro Phoenix ahead of monsoon season
Some drivers in metro Phoenix saw light rain on Friday morning. But residents shouldn't expect widespread, heavy rain, according to the NWS.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 11, 2026Video shows ballot scanner removal that sparked Maricopa County clash ahead of primary election
Newly released surveillance video shows a ballot scanner being removed from the Maricopa County election center in Phoenix in March.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jun 11, 2026New build-to-rent community opens in Surprise
A new build-to-rent community in Surprise called Estia at Zanjero Trails is officially welcoming residents, especially those who love dogs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026SAFE Alert issued for missing 80-year-old man who left a note and was last seen in Phoenix
Authorities issued a SAFE Alert for a missing 80-year-old man with dementia who was last seen in north Phoenix on Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Surprise police offer 24/7 Safe Exchange Zone for custody swaps, online sales outside its HQ
The Surprise Police Department has created a new Safe Exchange Zone. Parents with child custody arrangements can use it for drop-offs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Surprise’s 1st police substation will house a high-tech Real-Time Crime Center
The Surprise Police Department's first substation, a 32,000-square-foot facility, will serve the growing community with a Real-Time Crime Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Suspect arrested after bicyclist killed in hit and run in Phoenix
A bicycle rider died after a hit-and-run on Tuesday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 20263 streamers arrested in Tucson area where ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother was kidnapped
Three social media streamers were arrested months after Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jun 9, 2026West Valley comfort food restaurant Haymaker reveals expansion plans
Love the comfort food Haymaker serves? Want to help serve it yourself? The company behind it is now seeking applications from franchisees.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Arizona lake closed due to potential safety hazards after fish kill event
Access to San Carlos Lake has been restricted after a catastrophic fish kill left decomposing fish in the area, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2026East Valley lottery player wins $503K Fantasy 5 jackpot
Three Arizona Lottery players won big over the weekend as triple-digit temperatures settled in across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2026US Marshals deploy grappler to stop Mesa shooting suspect in Flagstaff
A man accused of shooting his partner’s father during a domestic dispute was arrested in Flagstaff after a Grappler was deployed, authorities said.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | Jun 5, 2026WGU students, alumni and staff roll up their sleeves at St. Mary’s Food Bank
KTAR's community spotlight this month focuses on WGU, an online university partnering with St. Mary's Food Bank to help the hungry in Arizona.