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 | Mar 10, 2020
Arizona to distribute onesies to newborns to ensure count in census
Babies are among the populations traditionally undercounted in the U.S. Census, so Arizona is taking a creative approach to make sure every baby is counted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2020Arizona health officials advise good hygiene practices amid coronavirus
With the number of Arizona coronavirus cases continuing to grow, health officials are advising people to take common sense precautions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 5, 2020Mesa welcomes White House policy adviser for update on federal program
A White House representative was in the East Valley this week to see how a federal program is revitalizing downtown Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2020All aboard! Digital Bookmobile rolls into Valley libraries
Onboard are several interactive workstations to teach public library patrons how to access e-books and audiobooks for free.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2020Mesa Police: DUI arrests for prescription drugs are on the rise
Mesa police officers are encountering more people driving under the influence of substances such as Xanax, Oxycodone, meth and heroin.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2020Perils of teen dating: Valley teens discuss effects of abuse, how to help
In the final part of the four-part series, Valley teens and experts discuss the consequences of abusive relationships and what can be done to help.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2020Perils of teen dating: Phoenix mom fights for victims after daughter killed
Bobbi Sudberry of Phoenix formed an organization called Kaity’s Way to help teens in abusive relationships after her daughter was killed by an ex-boyfriend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2020Perils of teen dating: Valley teen opens up about her abusive relationship
For 18-year-old Abby Parker, the abuse started almost immediately after she began dating a 17-year-old boy. She was 14 at the time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2020Perils of teen dating: Many teens are in abusive relationships but few speak up
Almost half of teens report being in an abusive relationship but few speak up because of fear and the idea that the nature of the relationship is normal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2020Active shooter drills in schools can be ‘intense,’ ‘scarring’ for kids
The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association worry active shooter drills can harm students’ mental health.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020Gilbert police officer helps elderly woman who was scammed
A Gilbert police officer went above the call of duty to help an elderly woman who was a victim of a scam.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2020Arizona Democrats release $12.5 billion state budget proposal
Arizona Democrats on Monday released their $12.5 billion state budget proposal, which they said was crafted with the citizens of Arizona in mind.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2020New business coalition encourages Arizonans to visit Rocky Point
The Peñasco Business Coalition wants Arizona residents to think of Rocky Point, Mexico, as a convenient and safe destination for a beach vacation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2020GCU incubator space helping startup companies grow
Canyon Ventures Center, located just east of the GCU main campus in Phoenix, is a new incubator space for startup companies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2020FBI warns ‘romance scams’ can lead to heartbreak and financial loss
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, but the FBI warns it can also lead to heartbreak and financial loss.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2020Parents of teen shot by Tempe officer ‘shocked’ no charges filed
The parents of a teen shot and killed by a now-retired Tempe police officer were disappointed to learn no criminal charges will be filed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2020Arizona bill would provide $5 million for seniors-only emergency shelter
There’s a growing number of homeless seniors in the Valley but not enough emergency shelters to take them in. A new state bill would help address that.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2020Arizona dreamer’s life story inspires Phoenix Theatre musical
Dreamer Tony Valdovinos' life story is being told in a musical called “¡Americano!” at The Phoenix Theatre Company until the final week of February.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2020
Arizona group agrees to change how it protests churches helping migrants
A group known to yell at asylum-seeking migrants and the church volunteers helping them has agreed to change the way they protest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2020Students take anti-vape push to Arizona lawmakers
Dozens of Arizona students took the fight against vaping to the Arizona State Capitol on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2020Mock crash depicts consequences of drunk and distracted driving
First responders swarmed a mock crash scene in front of the Arizona State Capitol on Wednesday to show the dangers of unsafe driving.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 22, 2020Conference encourages Arizona students to speak up about bullying
Students heard from several speakers and broke out into groups to discuss ways they can combat bullying, depression and suicide at their schools.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 20, 2020Arizona flu season seeing early emergence of influenza B strain
Arizona is about three months into this year’s flu season, and it’s already proving to be much different than the last.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 18, 2020Queen Creek teen in wheelchair gears up for wrestling season
Cole Ludwig is in a wheelchair, but that doesn’t stop him from being on the Newell Barney Junior High School wrestling team.