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 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.
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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.