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 | Aug 28, 2023Despite intense heat in Arizona, rain could be on the horizon
Scattered rain and thunderstorms could provide a reprieve from the heat wave this weekend, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023Arizona woman dies from flood waters in Utah national park, officials say
Flood waters in Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park swept away an Arizona woman on Friday, park officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023Driver dies after crashing into large metal power pole in north Phoenix
A driver died after crashing into a large metal power pole in north Phoenix at around 6:40 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023Paradise Valley police return 2 lost goats to their owners
The Paradise Valley Police Department asked the public for help finding two lost goats in a Saturday evening Twitter, or X, post.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023City of Surprise gets $30K in grants to launch 2 new safe driving initiatives
Two new safe driving initiatives will promote road safety in Surprise. Local parents and guardians will be able to get free child car seats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2023YCSO: New DNA breakthrough solves homicide cold case that haunted Prescott for decades
Officials finally cracked a homicide cold case that "rocked" Prescott back in 1987, according to a recent announcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2023Chandler partners with ASU to launch sustainability-focused Project Cities Program
Chandler's city council announced the Project Cities Program, a new sustainability-focused partnership with ASU, on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2023Police say Arizona man shot victim 17 times, injured baby with stray bullet
Court documents claim the 18-year-old shooting suspect, Zackary Carrillo, asked the victim, "Are you ready to die tonight?"
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2023Arizona has some of the most fraud cases in the US, study finds
A new study from Forbes Advisor found that Arizona is the sixth most scammed state. It also ranked No. 14 for reports of financial fraud.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2023Resident applications for Arizona State Veteran Home in Flagstaff now open
The Arizona State Veteran Home in Flagstaff started accepting applications to live in the new 74,000-square-foot skilled-nursing facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2023Scottsdazzle Holiday Extravaganza returns to the Valley this November
This winter season, the Scottsdazzle Holiday Extravaganza will host an assortment of festive events like the iconic tree lighting ceremony.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2023Yelp ranks Phoenix sushi restaurant as the third best in the United States
A new Yelp ranking of the best sushi in the United States pinpointed a Phoenix sushi restaurant as the third best in the nation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2023Arizona man sentenced to prison for smuggling around 50 firearms to Mexico
An Arizona man was recently sentenced to five years in prison for smuggling almost 50 firearms from the United States to Mexico.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2023Surprise plans to rezone 75 acres of land for commercial development near US 60
Real estate developers should know about a future commerce corridor in north Surprise, which the city approved on Aug. 15.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2023Tempe gives 48 free home energy kits to low-income families amid sky-high summer energy bills
Forty-eight Tempe families who have been struggling to pay their energy bills got free home energy kits from city officials last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2023Impact of Tropical Storm Hilary triggers closure of Lake Mead recreations areas
The National Weather Service downgraded Hurricane Hilary to a tropical storm on Sunday morning, but parts of Arizona were feeling its impact.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2023Homebuilder set to open new community in West Valley, opens 2 models for homebuyers to tour
Local developer Taylor Morrison will host a grand opening for Lucero Discovery, a new community in West Valley, on Aug. 26.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2023Study ranks Scottsdale as the nation’s most pet-friendly city
Personal finance website WalletHub released a study that pinpointed Scottsdale as the most pet-friendly city in the United States.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2023Tempe suspends home’s short-term rental property license after May party shooting
No more renting for one owner of a short-term rental property license in Tempe. After shots rang out, city officials stepped in.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2023Upscale Canadian restaurant opens first Arizona location in Scottsdale Fashion Square
Canadian upscale dining concept Moxies opened its seventh U.S. location, and first Arizona spot, on Friday at the Scottsdale Fashion Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2023Phoenix Fire Department’s missing search dog has been found
A dog with the Arizona Search Dog team that went missing on Saturday night in Goodyear has been found, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2023Pedestrian car crash in north Phoenix sends 2 to the hospital
A pedestrian car crash in north Phoenix sent two people to the hospital, police said. Officials say the pedestrian is in critical condition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2023Puppy rescued while fleeing Diamond Fire up for adoption in Payson
ADOT crews rescued a Pitbull mix fleeing the Diamond Fire in late July. Sunflower, named for a nearby town, is up for adoption.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2023Rescue team saves teen who fell 70 feet into the Grand Canyon
He fell over the edge of the North Rim, from 70 to 100 feet below Bright Angel Point, the National Park Service announced on Thursday.