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 2, 202410 metro Phoenix restaurants to offer diners a chance to win a free trip to Japan
This year's Specialty Seafood & Sake Series, which lasts from Feb. 16 to March 1, will offer Phoenicians a chance to win a free trip to Japan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2024Peoria man indicted on murder charge for deadly DUI wrong-way crash
A grand jury in Pinal County indicted a Peoria man for his role in a deadly DUI wrong-way crash in Apache Junction, officials said Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2024McAlister’s Deli in Goodyear offers chance to win free food during grand opening
McAlister's Deli lovers have a chance to win free tea and sandwiches for a year at the grand opening of a new Goodyear restaurant on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2024Mesa gets $1M grant to replace grass strips with sustainable rocks at parks
The City of Mesa won a $1.06 million Water Conservation Grant Fund Award to pay for the removal of non-functional turf at around 50 parks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2024County leaders call upon lawmakers to fix elections calendar issue that could throw race into ‘chaos’
Arizona's counties asked lawmakers on Thursday to solve a calendar issue they say could throw the presidential race into "chaos."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2024Barrett-Jackson’s 2024 Scottsdale auction broke all-time records, company says
Barrett-Jackson’s 2024 Scottsdale auction took place at WestWorld in Scottsdale from Jan. 20-28. It was the most lucrative year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2024Illegal border crossings are still unsustainably high despite January drop, Arizona sheriff says
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said 685 buses full of migrants have driven to his county since May 2023.
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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.