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 | Apr 24, 2026Police clear Queen Creek High School after parent reports gunshots
Police have found Queen Creek High School to be safe after investigating reports of gunshots on campus on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 23, 2026Bridge improvement project will impact I-17 traffic near Sedona
Traffic on Interstate 17 near Sedona will be slow because of a bridge improvement project, the Arizona Department of Transportation says.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2026Arizona man who collected, shared vast quantities of child sexual abuse material sentenced
An Arizona man was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for distributing thousands of files depicting child sexual abuse.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2026Body found inside Buckeye residence after firefighters extinguish flames
One person was left dead after a fire erupted at a Buckeye residence early Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Apr 22, 2026Phoenix bets on quantum computing as its next big tech industry
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced Tuesday that the city will launch the Phoenix Quantum Strategy.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 21, 2026Phoenix lands $100 million bioscience commitment from Spain-based pharmaceutical firm
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego says cutting-edge cancer research company ROIS is investing $100 million in a manufacturing site.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2026Ansari says escalating harassment crossed into threats amid Iran war, Hegseth impeachment effort
Yassamin Ansari has endured threats after speaking out against the Iran war and seeking the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2026Colombian superstar Karol G announces world tour with Glendale stop
Colombian superstar Karol G is lighting up Glendale with reggaeton beats on Aug. 29. Here's how to get tickets to the show.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 20262 police officers injured after collision in Phoenix
A Monday afternoon crash left two Phoenix police officers injured. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the collision, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2026From heat island to sponge oasis? Resilient Phoenix launches in Maryvale to fight extreme heat
RUMBO and GreenLatinos say they're building a coalition to tackle heat in Maryvale and broader Phoenix. Their initiative is called Resilient Phoenix.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 20, 2026Honeywell expands engine manufacturing in Phoenix to support new Navy training jets
Honeywell Aerospace will begin manufacturing engines in Phoenix for an aircraft that could be used to train Navy pilots, the company said Monday.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 20, 2026Arizona moves to make child care more affordable when school’s out
Through $3 million in grants and a new tool, Arizona is trying to make child care after school more accessible and affordable for students.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2026Phoenix church sees protestors, cheers, high-profile visitors ahead of Trump speech
The air was buzzing in Phoenix with the sounds of bustling traffic and protesters as Turning Point Action kicked off its "Build the Red Wall" rally.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2026Phoenix Suns superfan Mr. ORNG sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for child sexual exploitation
A former Valley high school coach known to Phoenix Suns fans as Mr. ORNG was sentenced Friday to 3.5 years in prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2026Video shows Apache Junction police fatally shooting man who pointed BB gun at officers
Newly released footage from Apache Junction Police shows the fatal shooting of a man who pointed a BB gun at police in February.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 20261 lucky Powerball player in Arizona wins $250,000 thanks to Power Play option
One lucky Powerball player bought a ticket in northern Arizona, on the border with Utah, worth $250,000 in Wednesday night’s drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2026Peoria man admits to filing fake tax returns for nonexistent employees to get $1.8M in refunds
A Peoria man pleaded guilty last week to filing fake tax returns, taking home $1.8 million in tax credits related to COVID-19, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2026Arizona Rep. Yassamin Ansari files 6 impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari filed six articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2026Let there be light: 2 SRP crews to help connect remote Navajo Nation homes to electric grid
Two Salt River Project crews will help bring electricity to remote homes on tribal lands through the 2026 Light Up Navajo initiative.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2026Ruben Gallego condemns former friend Eric Swalwell after sexual assault allegations
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego renewed his criticism of his former friend Eric Swalwell on Tuesday, saying the California politician misled him and others.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Apr 14, 2026Troopers union says budget fight is leaving Arizona highways dangerously understaffed
An Arizona troopers union leader says public safety is being jeopardized by a political fight at the Legislature over emergency funding for DPS.
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ARIZONA HOMELESSNESS NEWS | Apr 14, 2026Homeless defendants show up at far higher rates in specialty Phoenix court, judge says
The Phoenix Community Court, which debuted two years ago, is getting more homeless defendants to show up for hearings than traditional courts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2026Phoenix bishop says Trump was wrong to accuse Pope Leo of playing politics about war in Iran
President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV after the Catholic leader called the Republican's rhetoric on the war in Iran unacceptable.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2026Powerball ticket worth $100,000 sold at grocery store in Arizona
One lucky Powerball player bought a ticket in Arizona worth $100,000 in Saturday night's drawing.