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 | Feb 1, 2024Arizona woman sentenced to 27 months in prison for illegally transporting migrants
Nicole Shermaine Martinez of Sells, 40, was sentenced to 27 months for illegally transporting undocumented migrants in January 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2024Mountain Mike’s Pizza opens new restaurant in Surprise
There's a new place to get pizza in the West Valley. Mountain Mike's Pizza opened a new restaurant, which has an arcade and 10 TVs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2024ASU innovation engine gets $15M to support future sustainability
Federal officials announced Monday they awarded the ASU-led Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine $15 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2024Gilbert police make 2 more arrests related to 2023 parking lot assault
The Gilbert Police Department on Tuesday arrested two more suspects who may have been involved in a 2023 parking lot assault.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2024Arizona Humane Society emergency techs rescue Weimaraner mix from car engine
Technicians with the Arizona Humane Society rescued a two-year-old Weimaraner mix from a car engine on Jan. 19, AHS announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 20248 custom home lots up for grabs in Paradise Valley
Arizonans can now build their own homes in Paradise Valley thanks to the town council's decision to approve a custom home enclave.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2024Raising Cane’s offers chance to win free food for a year in grand opening for new Phoenix restaurant
A new Raising Cane's restaurant is set to open at 710 E. Indian School on Tuesday. It will be across the VA Medical Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2024Honduras woman pleads guilty to illegally smuggling migrants across US-Mexico border
A Honduras woman pleaded guilty to human smuggling charges on Wednesday, according to a Thursday announcement from officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2024City to celebrate northwest Phoenix light rail extension opening
The Thelda Williams Transit center, a northwest Phoenix light rail extension, will open for service on Saturday, according to Valley Metro.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2024Potbellied pig delays ADOT’s efforts to clear land meant for State Route 30 in Avondale
The appearance of a potbellied pig named Pixie gave ADOT workers and HARTT volunteers a tricky task that took weeks to solve, officials say.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2024Pop star Justin Timberlake coming to Phoenix for 2024 ‘Forget Tomorrow World Tour’
Pop star Justin Timberlake is bringing sexy back to Phoenix this summer for his "Forget Tomorrow" world tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2024Gilbert mayor says she is not seeking reelection in wake of youth violence controversy
Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson, who has been criticized for her response to a string of youth violence incidents, will not seek reelection.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2024Maricopa County adds $500,000 to food assistance program
Maricopa County leaders voted to give an additional $500,000 to the Arizona Food Bank Network, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2024Arizona state Rep. Jennifer Longdon resigns to pursue ‘new career opportunity’
Arizona House Democrats announced on Thursday Jennifer Longdon, who represents Arizona's fifth legislative district, is stepping down.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2024Queen Creek leaders comment on Preston Lord investigation, teen violence in the East Valley
Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley and QCPD Chief of Police Randy Brice joined KTAR News Wednesday to speak about the death of Preston Lord.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2024Gilbert PD arrests 2 adults for drug charges while investigating teen violence cases from 2022
Gilbert PD arrested Travis Renner, 50, and Kiara Holsapple, 20, for drug charges while investigating teen violence cases from 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2024Convicted Phoenix murderer indicted for animal cruelty and possessing firearm
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell discussed two suspected animal abusers, Ruben Garza and Lester Richmond, on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2024Rachel Mitchell updates public on Preston Lord murder investigation, tells reporters to be patient
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell updated reporters on her office's progress in its Preston Lord murder investigation Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 20246 arrested after over $1 million in illicit drugs confiscated in southern Arizona
Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers seized over 600 pounds of illegal drugs last week in southern Arizona, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2024Arizona man gets life sentence for killing US marshal, officials say
A federal judge sentenced Ryan Schlesinger, 31, to life in prison Monday for second-degree murder, officials said on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 20242 dead in Phoenix after dispute leads to exchange of gunfire
Two men died on Tuesday after an argument triggered a deadly exchange of gunfire, the Phoenix Police Department announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2024Arizona auto thefts dropped by 6.6% in 2023, officials say
A Monday announcement from the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions said auto thefts in Arizona fell by 6.6% in 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2024The Doobie Brothers tour coming to Phoenix in June
Rock n' roll band The Doobie Brothers will visit Phoenix this summer for their 2024 tour, according to a Monday announcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 22, 2024Suspect accused of robbing and attacking minor outside Gilbert restaurant indicted
An Arizona man suspected of attacking a minor last year at a fast food restaurant was indicted, officials announced Monday.