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 | May 6, 20263rd brother suspected in fatal Phoenix shooting arrested 4 months after fleeing hospital
The third brother suspected of being involved in a fatal Phoenix shooting in January was arrested on Monday, police said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 6, 2026Why dozens of Spirit Airlines jets are parked near Goodyear Airport
Spirit Airlines recently went out of business, but you might see rows of jets with the company's livery parked near Goodyear Airport. Here's why.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | May 6, 2026ICE will ‘flood’ cities that limit immigration enforcement, Tom Homan says in Phoenix speech
Border czar Tom Homan threatened to "flood" cities with ICE agents if they refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 202688-year-old sexual assault suspect extradited from Nigeria to Arizona
An 88-year-old sexual assault suspect was extradited from Nigeria to Arizona, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | May 5, 2026Waitlist for new Chandler affordable housing project to be filled through lottery
A new affordable housing waitlist is now open in Chandler for Villas on McQueen, a development near McQueen Road and East Trails End Place.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | May 5, 2026Tom Homan slams those who call ICE agents Nazis during speech at border expo in Phoenix
Border czar Tom Homan condemned comparisons between ICE officers and Nazis during a fiery speech in Phoenix on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2026US Marshals find 31 missing Arizona children during Operation Desert Dawn
A three-week initiative called Operation Desert Dawn led to the discovery of 31 missing Arizona children, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 5, 2026Discount retailer Burlington sets opening date for new store in Avondale
Discount retailer Burlington Stores set an opening date for a new location in Avondale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2026Paramedic accused of taking fentanyl without clearance from Phoenix Fire Department
A paramedic with the Phoenix Fire Department has been accused of stealing fentanyl from two fire stations, according to initial reports.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2026Dog kills rabid bobcat, saving owner during attack north of Prescott
Dog kills bobcat: A German shepherd in Yavapai County saved its owner’s life during a dangerous encounter with a wild animal.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | May 4, 2026Tempe City Council considers putting 0.5% sales tax on ballot
A 0.5% Tempe sales tax could be on one of your future ballots. City officials say it would stabilize the city's budget. Here's what you should know.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Apr 29, 2026Maricopa County, Phoenix parks implementing fire ban May 1
The parks and recreation departments for Phoenix and Maricopa County are putting their fire ban for parks and mountain preserves in place May 1.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Apr 29, 2026Court ruling could spare Chandler residents $1.7M a year in taxes for undelivered water
Chandler residents may be one step closer to ending about $1.7 million a year in property taxes paid to RWCD for water they don't get.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2026Valley court officials warns of scammers demanding payment for traffic fines and fees
Maricopa County officials warned residents about fraudulent texts and emails claiming to be from a "Superior Court Traffic Division," which isn't real.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 20265 Arizona shelters waiving hundreds in adoption fees this National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
Carvana is covering up to $250 in adoption fees at five Arizona shelters, including the Arizona Humane Society, this Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 20262nd killer sentenced in 2023 case of victim’s body placed in dumpster and set on fire in ‘The Zone’
A man was sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison for a 2023 murder of a man from Rwanda after the victim's burned body was found in "The Zone."
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Apr 28, 2026Peoria killings raise question for families: What help is available for an adult in mental health crisis?
Arizona families can request an involuntary psychiatric evaluation for an adult who refuses help. Here’s how the process works and what to expect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 20262 Arizonans hit big lottery wins, including $392K Fantasy 5 jackpot
Two Arizonans were winning lottery players in Monday night's drawings. One victor was a Powerball player while the other bought a Fantasy 5 ticket.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 28, 2026Loop 101 pavement smoothing in Scottsdale starts this week
Temporary nighttime and weekend slowdowns on Loop 101 Pima Freeway will be in place this week as crews work to smooth the pavement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2026Avondale teacher’s aide accused of having sexual relationship with 15-year-old
A school aide at an Avondale school was arrested last week on allegations of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 27, 2026Life Time opens Paradise Valley athletic club ahead of 2027 high-rise opening
A highly anticipated athletic club, Life Time Paradise Valley, is opening at the PV mixed-use development in Phoenix on Thursday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 27, 2026New slate of 7 tenants announced for PV development in Phoenix
Lululemon, Culinary Gangster, an escape room and a Pilates space are among a slate of new tenants coming to PV in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2026Gas prices fall in metro Phoenix, though Arizona remains among priciest states
Gas prices in metro Phoenix have fallen 12 cents over the past two weeks, offering some relief to Arizona drivers even as prices are notably costly.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Apr 24, 2026Arizona AG sues Department of Homeland Security to stop ICE detention facility in Surprise
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing DHS over its quiet purchase of a warehouse it hopes to use as a Surprise detention center.