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 8, 2024Vigil for Preston Lord held in Queen Creek after murder suspects arrested and charged
Community leaders in the East Valley held a vigil on Thursday for Preston Lord, a 16-year-old who died after a youth violence attack in 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 7, 2024President Joe Biden urges Congress to pass border security bill during State of the Union speech
President Joe Biden said the bipartisan border security bill would improve the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border during his Thursday speech.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 7, 2024More arrests in Preston Lord murder investigation are to come, Queen Creek police chief says
Despite a major breakthrough in the form of a grand jury indicting six murder suspects, the Preston Lord investigation is ongoing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2024Former DPS director files to run for Maricopa County sheriff
Former DPS director Frank Milstead filed to run for Maricopa County sheriff in early March. He is now the fifth Republican candidate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2024Arizona attorney general says she’ll fight for IVF access in wake of Alabama ruling
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called the recent Alabama ruling on IVF "outrageous." She says she'll fight for IVF access in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2024Mark Kelly endorses Rep. Ruben Gallego for 2024 Arizona Senate race
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly endorsed Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat who will compete in the 2024 Arizona Senate race, on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 6, 2024New Chandler police chief will start serving the city in early April
Chandler City Manager Josh Wright said on Wednesday the city will hire a new police chief, Bryan Chapman, in early April.
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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.