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 | 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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2023Watch out for excessive heat in Phoenix from Monday to Tuesday night
Stay safe this Fourth of July. The National Weather Service said an excessive heat watch warning is in effect from Monday to Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2023Fire burns multiple vacant buildings, smoke seen for miles in Mesa fire
A Mesa fire that broke out early Monday morning quickly jumped from building to building, injuring a firefighter and one civilian.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2023Motorcyclist died after Saturday evening crash
A motorcyclist heading southbound on 51st Avenue died after crashing into another southbound vehicle Saturday at around 7 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2023Man dies after car shooting near 19th and Northern avenues
A man died in his car near 19th and Northern avenues after being victimized by a Sunday car shooting, according to Phoenix police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2023Glendale police offer reward for info that could help catch Murphy Park stabber
Glendale authorities say a man stabbed a woman in the leg at Murphy Park on Friday night. They need help with the stabbing investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2023Phoenix fire crews battle Sunday morning kitchen fire
Firefighters responded to a call reporting black smoke billowing out of Red Devil Restaurant in Phoenix on Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2023US 60 reopens in both directions east of Superior and near Top-of-the-World
A crash at milepost 236 closed directions both ways on the US 60 freeway, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2023Here’s how the new Interstate 17 flex lanes north of metro Phoenix will look in action
ADOT is fighting heavy traffic by expanding sections of the I-17 freeway. That includes widening stretches and adding flex lanes as upgrades.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2023Glendale DJ suspected as driver in fatal hit-and-run accident
Glendale police arrested a local DJ they suspect of being the driver in a fatal hit and run that left a 66-year-old man dead on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2023Human smuggler from Phoenix gets 3 years of prison for driving noncitizens to US
United States District Judge Rosemary Márquez sentenced human smuggler John Edward Crenshaw to 40 months in prison for his crimes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2023Gov. Hobbs grants $1.5 million to police departments in Northern Arizona
Border-related crimes impact the whole state. That's why Gov. Hobbs spent $1.5 million to help northern Arizona police protect their cities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2023Prescott remembrance event commemorates 10th anniversary of Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy
Prescott honored 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots, firefighters who lost their lives 10 years ago in the Yarnell Hill fire tragedy, on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2023Police arrest five people after State Farm Stadium brawl on Thursday
Two people were arrested for a State Farm Stadium brawl after Thursday's soccer matches between Qatar and Honduras plus Mexico and Haiti.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Jun 30, 2023Number of East Phoenix residents with no power drops from around 1,000 to 300
Earlier this afternoon, over 1,000 residents experienced power outages Friday evening while a community fire burned in east Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 20234-alarm fire destroys 2 homes, damages 4 others in East Phoenix
Homes and trees are burst into flames early Friday afternoon. The flames quickly split into two separate fires. Stay tuned for updates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2023Age-progression illustration released of missing Phoenix teen Marriah Hardy
Phoenix teen Marriah Hardy has been missing since 2020. Authorities released updated images to help the search for her.