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 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.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 12, 2023Valley’s first Starbucks with double drive-thru coming to Avondale
Western Retail Advisors said Friday it will open a Starbucks location in Avondale with two drive-thru lanes for coffee lovers to order from.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2023Man pleads guilty to sending bomb threat to Katie Hobbs when she was an Arizona election official
A Massachusetts man pled guilty on Friday to sending bomb threats to then-Arizona election official Katie Hobbs in 2021.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2023Developer plans 2 affordable housing communities in West Valley
Housing company Dominium announced Friday it closed a deal to develop 657 affordable apartment homes in Goodyear.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 20231 dead after fatal stabbing in north Phoenix, police offer cash rewards for info
Police said the suspect fatally stabbed a man, then got into a car. The getaway driver crashed into a nearby man before speeding away.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2023Gov. Katie Hobbs declares heat state of emergency amid Arizona summer’s record high temps
Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a heat state of emergency on Friday, promising to improve future heat relief efforts throughout the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2023ADOT opens vote for finalists in its 7th annual traffic safety message contest
Valley freeway drivers have likely seen ADOT's snappy traffic signs. Vote in this year's safety message contest to pick future highway signs.
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SPONSORED | Aug 9, 2023Tips for making your move in Arizona easier
If you're moving to a new home in Arizona, use this to-do list to alleviate some stress and ensure a smoother transition to your new home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2023Arizona man found guilty of attempted first-degree murder after injuring DPS trooper in gunfight
A jury found a Lake Havasu man guilty of fleeing from a DPS officer after running a red light, then triggering a gunfight in April of 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2023Mexican national arrested on suspicion of trafficking 128 pounds of meth in Arizona
Mexico man arrested for trying to distribute meth last week, according to the The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2023Former AG candidate Abraham Hamadeh asks Arizona Supreme Court for new election trial
Former GOP AG candidate Abe Hamadeh lost to Democrat Kris Mayes in Arizona's 2022 election. He filed a request for a new election trial.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2023California woman arrested on suspicion of trafficking over 110 pounds of drugs in Arizona
Deputies with the Arizona Department of Public Safety say they caught a California woman driving with over 100 pounds of drugs in late June.