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 HEALTH NEWS | Jul 13, 2023Police: Phoenix mom who triggered Amber Alert found unconscious with baby, drugs by her side
A mom who took her baby from a Phoenix hospital and triggered an Amber Alert was found unconscious with the child and drugs, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2023All lanes now open after car crash blocked traffic on I-10 westbound near Loop 303 in Goodyear
A car crash shut down all lanes on westbound Interstate 10 near the Loop 303 highway in Goodyear. Drivers should find alternate routes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2023Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona to give $75K to schools each year
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation will give the $75K Momentum Maker grant to support mental health services in schools.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2023Arizona AG Mayes warns residents about unethical moving companies
The attorney general warned Arizonans to beware of a popular scam: hostage loads. That's when movers demand extra cash to unload furniture.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs grants $19 million to help victims of crime
Governor Katie Hobbs announced a $19 million grant to help crime victims through the Victim of Crime Act’s Crime Victims Fund on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2023Arizona Humane Society on pace to take on 20,000 pets this year
The Arizona Humane Society is set to take on 20,000 pets by the end of this year. The Fourth of July exacerbated the shelter crisis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2023New report finds Arizona partly to blame for nationwide spike in pedestrian deaths
A recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association found Arizona was one of the worst states in 2022 for pedestrian fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2023West Phoenix flames injure firefighter, displace 12 others
A kitchen fire in west Phoenix burned two homes and displaced 12 people Sunday morning. The blaze also injured a firefighter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2023Bobcat released into the wild after car crash south of Phoenix
Certain parts of Arizona are still the wild west, officials say. A bobcat car crash left a bobcat sedated and removed from an engine.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2023State Route 87 has reopened after closure due to fire on Friday
At around 7 p.m. Friday, a fiery car crash on State Route 87 triggered the eight-acre Tanker Fire, officials who are trying to contain it say.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 7, 2023Gaydos and Chad beat personal record in third year of Food Bank Fridays event
Each year, KTAR News 92.3 FM's Gaydos + Chad host their Food Bank Fridays campaign to provide free meals for people in need.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2023Domestic violence shelter adds pet park to help abuse survivors with animals
A local shelter for domestic violence survivors upgraded its Phoenix location with a pet-friendly park so victims can stay with their animals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2023Peoria’s most expensive home hits the market with $6 million price tag
Realtors are throwing an invite-only party to celebrate their role in listing the expensive Peoria home, which is selling for $6 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2023Prescott baby raccoon finds a new home after invading a woman’s backyard
Prescott police officers rescued a baby raccoon who was in a resident's backyard. He can't go back into the wild, so he's in a shelter now.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2023Police arrest two suspects after stray bullet killed woman inside her Yuma residence
Yuma authorities arrested two people they believe are connected to a stray bullet killing a Yuma woman in her residence on Sunday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2023Biden highway official to visit Grand Canyon with funding news this week
A top Biden highway official is set to visit the Grand Canyon to announce an upcoming investment in the state on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 20233 people die in north Phoenix car crash on Interstate 17
A 22-year-old Camaro driver ran a red light and crashed into a red SUV, which hit a black Subaru. Three people died from their injuries.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 4, 2023House fire in Surprise sends firefighter, 3 others to hospital
A Monday night house fire in Surprise, AZ sent four people to the hospital for fire-related injuries, including one firefighter.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 4, 2023Frozen strawberries, fruit blends recalled for potential hepatitis A risk
Check your freezer now for frozen strawberries as well as smoothie blends with strawberries. They could come with a serious hepatitis A risk.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 20232 motorcyclists die after crashing into each other on Sunday night
Two motorcyclists died after crashing into one another on east Tucson roads at around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, according to Tucson police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2023Arizona ranks as the country’s 20th most patriotic state
This year, those in the Copper State have an extra reason to celebrate the Fourth of July. A new report ranked Arizonan patriotism highly.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2023Mesa police arrest arson suspect after fiery $5 million Target rampage
Between the toxic smoke infecting the merchandise and sprinklers inflicted water damage, the fire damaged everything in the Mesa store.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 20239-year-old migrant dies of organ failure near Mesa after crossing into the U.S.
Traveling on foot during sweltering summer heat waves can be fatal. A June 15 child migrant death revealed just how dangerous it is.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2023Southbound State Route 87 lanes reopens after vehicle fire damage repair
The southbound lanes of State Route 87 at milepost 212 are now reopened after it was damaged Sunday night due to a vehicle fire.