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 REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jun 11, 2026New build-to-rent community opens in Surprise
A new build-to-rent community in Surprise called Estia at Zanjero Trails is officially welcoming residents, especially those who love dogs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Surprise police offer 24/7 Safe Exchange Zone for custody swaps, online sales outside its HQ
The Surprise Police Department has created a new Safe Exchange Zone. Parents with child custody arrangements can use it for drop-offs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Surprise’s 1st police substation will house a high-tech Real-Time Crime Center
The Surprise Police Department's first substation, a 32,000-square-foot facility, will serve the growing community with a Real-Time Crime Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Suspect arrested after bicyclist killed in hit and run in Phoenix
A bicycle rider died after a hit-and-run on Tuesday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 20263 streamers arrested in Tucson area where ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother was kidnapped
Three social media streamers were arrested months after Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Jun 9, 2026West Valley comfort food restaurant Haymaker reveals expansion plans
Love the comfort food Haymaker serves? Want to help serve it yourself? The company behind it is now seeking applications from franchisees.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Arizona lake closed due to potential safety hazards after fish kill event
Access to San Carlos Lake has been restricted after a catastrophic fish kill left decomposing fish in the area, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2026East Valley lottery player wins $503K Fantasy 5 jackpot
Three Arizona Lottery players won big over the weekend as triple-digit temperatures settled in across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2026US Marshals deploy grappler to stop Mesa shooting suspect in Flagstaff
A man accused of shooting his partner’s father during a domestic dispute was arrested in Flagstaff after a Grappler was deployed, authorities said.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | Jun 5, 2026WGU students, alumni and staff roll up their sleeves at St. Mary’s Food Bank
KTAR's community spotlight this month focuses on WGU, an online university partnering with St. Mary's Food Bank to help the hungry in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2026Arizona couple sentenced for $12 million healthcare fraud scheme
An Arizona couple convicted in a healthcare fraud scheme involving the state’s Medicaid program was sentenced to prison Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Bodycam video shows fiery aftermath of high-speed crash in Arizona
Newly released bodycam footage shows a Yavapai County deputy rushing toward a burning vehicle in northern Arizona after a fiery crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Mesa financial adviser indicted for allegedly stealing clients’ retirement funds
A Mesa financial adviser was indicted by a state grand jury on charges that he allegedly stole his clients' retirement funds, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Report shows Arizona added jobs, ranking third in the nation despite economic slowdown
Arizona's labor market remained relatively strong during the first quarter of 2026, adding 15,500 jobs, according to a new report on job growth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2026Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks public input for his plan to rebuild the middle class
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego has unveiled a five-pronged strategy for fighting the American cost-of-living crisis. Now he wants to hear from you.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2026Mesa man accused of supplying drugs in fatal overdose at Prescott hotel
A father taking care of his kids at a Prescott motel suffered a fatal overdose last year. A Mesa man was recently arrested in connection to the case.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jun 3, 2026After hottest spring ever, metro Phoenix looks ahead to possible monsoon relief
After metro Phoenix just survived its hottest spring on record, monsoon rain may be waiting on the horizon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2026Pedestrian dies after vehicular collision in west Phoenix
A pedestrian died after a collision on Monday morning near Encanto Boulevard and 55th Avenue in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Jun 2, 2026Waymo to offer free rides in new Ojai vehicles to select Phoenix riders
Are you a Waymo Trusted Tester in metro Phoenix? Then you might be able to hail a free ride in one of its blue Ojai vehicles.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jun 2, 2026Hantavirus death confirmed in northwestern Arizona
Mohave County health officials reported a hantavirus death in the Kingman area on Monday. Here's what Arizonans should know.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026Get ready for the Arizona State Fair! Here are 2 artists playing at the 2026 Coliseum Concert Series
The Gin Blossoms and country music star Russell Dickerson are the first two artists announced in the lineup for the 2026 Coliseum Concert Series.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026Man sentenced to 19 years for violent Glendale cellphone store robbery
A man who robbed a cellphone store in Glendale last October has been sentenced to 19 years in prison, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026Arizona fugitive accused of strangling girlfriend arrested at LEGOLAND California
An Arizona man wanted on a nationwide warrant in connection with a violent attack on his girlfriend was arrested at LEGOLAND California.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026Wisconsin fugitive wanted for incestuous child sex crimes arrested in Arizona
A Wisconsin fugitive wanted of charges of incest and repeated sexual assault of a child was arrested in Arizona last week, authorities said.