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 | Sep 5, 2023Ruben Gallego introduces bill to curb foreign water use in Arizona
U.S. Rep Ruben Gallego filed a new bill, the Domestic Water Protection Act of 2023, to protect Arizona's water supply from foreign producers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 5, 2023Phoenix to get $10M for 2 new affordable housing projects
The Phoenix City Council voted to accept $10 million in funding to launch two new affordable housing projects during an Aug. 28 meeting.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2023Truck’s lithium-ion battery bursts into flames near Tempe facility
A lithium ion battery in a truck triggered a fire in Tempe on Monday evening at the Arizona Lithium facility, fire officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2023Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board votes to expand trail closures on excessively hot days
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board voted Thursday evening to expand trail closures on excessively hot days throughout the year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2023Maricopa Community Colleges get $1.5 million for students in need
The Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program renewed its commitment to financially support needy community college students in July.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2023Arizona man injured, others detained after shots break out during west Phoenix house party
An Arizona man suffered from multiple gunshots wounds while at a west Phoenix house party early Sunday morning, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2023Border Patrol rescues 2 people from mountain brushfire near Tucson
Arizona officials announced Thursday they had rescued a woman from a mountain brushfire near Tucson earlier this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2023Brave bystanders detain jewelry thief in Old Town Scottsdale, police say
A group of brave bystanders detained a suspected jewelry thief in Old Town Scottsdale at around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2023ADOT reveals 2 winners for its annual Safety Message Contest
ADOT revealed the two winners for its seventh annual Safety Message Contest Friday. Here are the two messages you'll see on Valley freeways.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2023Maricopa county invests $2M to bolster local opioid treatment programs
Maricopa County will invest $12 million in local organizations that provide opioid treatment programs, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 3, 2023Almost 50 new homes available for sale in Buckeye near the I-10
A national homebuilder announced Friday it added a new home community with 49 houses for sale to Village at Sundance in Buckeye.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2023Former Arizona man pleads guilty to fraud, aggravated identify theft in federal court
A former Arizona man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identify theft in federal court on Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2023AG Kris Mayes calls on FDA to do more to protect kids from e-cigarettes
Attorney General Kris Mayes called on the FDA to install stronger youth protections against e-cigarettes Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2023Former New Mexico governor who helped free Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner dies
Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who helped to free WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian detention, died Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2023Arizona man arrested for smuggling loaded gun into Pittsburgh International Airport
Officials arrested an Arizona man they suspect of smuggling a loaded gun into Pittsburgh International Airport on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2023Tempe launches green stormwater initiative to cool the city
Tempe leaders announced a new green stormwater infrastructure project, which will use rainwater to cool the city, on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2023Phoenix police identify driver who died in Laveen crash
An overnight car crash on early Saturday in north Phoenix left a woman dead, authorities said. Impairment may have played a role, police said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 2, 2023OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale celebrates 7th anniversary with 2 new exhibits and a Starbucks
This Labor Day weekend, the OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale will reveal two new exhibits — along with an in-house Starbucks location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2023Former Arizona man sentenced to prison for producing child pornography
A Texas man who previously lived in Phoenix was sentenced to 40 years for producing child pornography, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2023Westbound I-10 lanes reopen near the Gila River
The westbound I-10 lanes closed near the Gila River at around 4 p.m. on Friday, Arizona Department of Transportation officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2023Police search for culprit who fled from scene after fatal hit-and-run in west Phoenix
A woman is dead after a fatal hit-and-run early Friday morning in west Phoenix, authorities said. Police need help finding the suspect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2023Arizona man who shot DPS trooper sentenced to 169 years in prison
A DPS shooter was sentenced to 169 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted first-degree murder in a gunfight with a trooper.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023AZ Secretary of State weighs in on Trump’s presidential prospects in face of legal issues
Arizona Secretary of State joined KTAR News 92.3 FM's studio on Tuesday to weigh in on how the Fourteenth Amendment could disqualify Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023Trans-Siberian Orchestra tour to stop in Phoenix this December
Holiday lovers who want to rock out to Christmas songs will soon be able to buy tickets for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra tour's Phoenix stop.