Griselda Zetino, a multimedia reporter, has a passion for storytelling. She joined the KTAR News team in December 2016. Prior to that, she worked as a freelance journalist. Her clients included NBC Latino, The Guardian and the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting. She enjoys covering politics, education and immigration. The Mexico native earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Arizona State University in May 2011, and she is currently a board member for the Arizona Latino Media Association.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2020
Arizona releases guidelines for how to safely reopen public schools
The Arizona Department of Education released guidance for public schools on how to safely reopen after the coronavirus pandemic caused them to close in mid-March.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020US Census employees resume Arizona work following coronavirus hiatus
U.S. Census deliveries to Arizona households that do not receive mail at their home address have resumed after a two-month halt due to the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020Arizona DPS wants drivers to travel safely as freeways begin to fill up
As Valley freeways return to normal following lighter traffic due to the coronavirus, the Arizona DPS reminding drivers to practice safe driving.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2020Arizonans share experience with unemployment payment delays
As the Department of Economic Security has seen a record-breaking number of unemployment applications, some Arizonans have waited weeks or even months to receive benefits.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020Most Arizona households hurt financially by COVID-19, poll says
As the economic toll from the coronavirus pandemic continues to mount, a new poll found that many Arizonans have been hurt financially and the impact fell more heavily on those with lower incomes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020Mesa moms weigh sending kids back to school for next academic year
As state leaders move to reopen K-12 public schools in Arizona, parents are considering whether or not they’ll send their kids back or keep them home when the new school year begins.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020Navajo, Hopi coronavirus relief fund raises nearly $4 million
A volunteer-led group formed the Navajo and Hopi Family COVID-19 Relief Fund, which has raised nearly $4 million since March.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Chandler doctor recovers from virus after 55 days in the hospital
After spending 55 days in the hospital fighting for his life, a Valley doctor who contracted COVID-19 is now home following an extraordinary recovery.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2020Mesa adds new food distribution site amid economic fallout due to virus
Mesa has added a food distribution site where the economic fallout is causing some families to struggle with hunger for the first time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2020Arizona company helping businesses prepare for a safe reopening
Healthy Verify Certification has assembled a team of doctors, researchers and legal experts to help Arizona businesses reopen safely and smoothly.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2020Despite easing restrictions, Mesa boxing studio unable to reopen
Although many businesses throughout Arizona are preparing to reopen, Jabz Boxing Fitness for Women was forced to close due to financial hardship.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2020UArizona health workers debunking coronavirus misinformation
University of Arizona's Mobile Health Unit is working to debunk myths and misinformation about the coronavirus within the Spanish-speaking community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2020Valley children cheer up isolated senior citizens with homemade cards
Homemade cards are bringing much-needed cheer to seniors in Arizona nursing homes who can’t have visitors during the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2020Valley mom on the frontlines of COVID-19: ‘This is where they need me’
Veronica Avila is among the mothers on the front lines battling the coronavirus in Arizona. She had the chance to relocate to a non-COVID-19 unit, but chose to stay.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2020Maricopa County releases food safety checklist for restaurants reopening
As Arizona restaurants prepare to re-open following Gov. Doug Ducey's coronavirus order, Maricopa County has released a checklist for food safety protocol.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020ASU virtual archive documents impact of coronavirus on people’s lives
History professors at ASU have created an online archive where individuals can share the experiences they've endured during the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020Despite Ducey’s order, lawsuits could still target long-term care facilities
Gov. Doug Ducey's Good Samaritan executive order protects long-term care facilities from civil liability but does not eliminate the potential for lawsuits.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 202011-year-old Mesa girl gets celebratory parade after beating cancer
Due to hospital visitor restrictions, Maggie Lent's friends, family and supporters got creative to help the 11-year-old celebrate her cancer-free diagnosis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2020Here’s why owners of Phoenix boutique won’t reopen store this week
The owners of a Phoenix boutique are keeping their store closed because they have underlying health conditions and lack disinfectant supplies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2020Peoria man’s cancer therapy put on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak
Chad Snow of Peoria was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, four years ago, and has since undergone weekly chemotherapy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2020Arizona plans to open schools by next academic year, Kathy Hoffman says
Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman says the state of Arizona is working on a plan to have schools up and running for the next academic year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2020Queen Creek High School seniors get surprise congrats from their teachers
As a way to make things a little better for their seniors, Queen Creek High School teachers drove to their homes and put up congratulatory signs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2020East Valley businesses recommend reopening economy in mid-May
The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance sent a memo to Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday recommending the state’s economy begin to reopen May 15.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2020Former Banner Health nurse returns to help patients during virus outbreak
After stepping away from working at a hospital, several nurses and doctors are putting their scrubs back on and returning to help with the virus outbreak.