SuElen Rivera is a web content editor and writer for KTAR.com employed with Bonneville Phoenix since March 2021. As a Valley native she covers numerous topics, including local crime, business, border security, immigration and politics. SuElen focused her digital journalism degree around international relations, which she obtained from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism in 2019. Outside of the newsroom, she is passionate about global politics and high-profile U.S. court cases.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | May 21, 2024Letters lead to meeting killer, life-changing moment
DeAnn Kilgore grappled with the unexpected letter from her husband's killer, Michael Moore. Despite initial reluctance, she read it, prompting a profound journey of forgiveness and spiritual healing for herself and her family.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2024Arizona man pleads guilty in $60M false tax return scheme
An Arizona man pleaded guilty on Friday to two counts of helping people file false tax returns as part of a scheme where they used fake trust accounts to hide income and pay less in taxes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2024Arizona fake electors tried ‘to undermine American democracy,’ state’s top prosecutor alleges
The 18 defendants in Arizona's fake elector case tried "to undermine American democracy," Attorney General Kris Mayes alleged Monday while providing an update on the case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2024Get ready to sweat: Childish Gambino to perform in Phoenix this summer
Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover, is stopping in Phoenix during his upcoming world tour this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2024Tiny miracles await: Phoenix Children’s unveils state-of-the-art NICU at Thomas Campus
A new neonatal intensive care unit is set to open at the Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus on Wednesday, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024Interstate 10 tunnel near downtown Phoenix dedicated to late ADOT engineer
The Interstate 10 Deck Park Tunnel near downtown Phoenix was dedicated on Tuesday to a late Arizona Department of Transportation civil engineer tasked with managing its development, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2024Falling in Reverse to unleash ‘world domination’ during Phoenix tour stop this fall
Falling in Reverse, the rap metal group fronted by singer Ronnie Radke, is poised for world domination with their upcoming Phoenix tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2024Maricopa County Attorney emphasizes that the fentanyl crisis in Arizona remains prevalent
Despite advancements in fentanyl education, Arizona still grapples with a significant issue, as noted by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell on Fentanyl Awareness Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2024Phoenix man found guilty of brutal 2015 cartel-related murders in California
A Phoenix man was convicted on Monday of four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the brutal 2015 deaths of men involved in a drug dealing business affiliated with the Sinaloa Cartel.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2024Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix to cease operations after 154 years
After 154 years of operations, the Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix is set to close later this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2024Former deputy public defender for Maricopa County sentenced to 1.5 years for drug trafficking
A former deputy public defender for Maricopa County was sentenced to 1½ years on Monday for drug trafficking, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 20244 Arizona businesses get nearly $1M from USDA for clean energy projects
The funding totaling $975,000 was provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to the Department of Agriculture.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2024Arizona’s oldest predominantly Black community listed on National Register of Historic Places
The Randolph Townsite Historic District located 50 miles southeast of Phoenix was listed as a traditional cultural place.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2024Elderly man dies after accidentally starting brush fire in southeastern Arizona
An elderly man died on Tuesday from burn injuries he sustained after he and his son accidentally started a brush fire in southeastern Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2024Driver arrested after child, 2 men injured in crash involving Phoenix patrol vehicle
Anthony Knox, 22, was booked into jail on multiple charges, including one count of aggravated assault resulting in physical injury and unlawful flight from law enforcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2024Johnny Was reopens in first floor of Scottsdale Fashion Square
Johnny Was, a bohemian-inspired brand developed in California, reopened in Scottsdale Fashion Square on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2024Couple arrested in Mexico 6 years after kidnapping children in Arizona
A couple was arrested earlier this month in Mexico six years after they allegedly kidnapped their noncustodial children in Tucson during a supervised visit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2024Charli XCX, Troye Sivan to bring co-headlining tour to Phoenix in October
International musicians Charli XCX and Troye Sivan announced a Phoenix stop in October during their upcoming "Sweat" tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2024$4.9 million helibase opens in northern Arizona to help mitigate wildfires
The latest state-of-the-art helibase recently opened in northern Arizona to help with wildfire mitigation efforts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2024Arizona gets $25 million in federal funding to combat drought
At least $25 million in federal funding is heading to Arizona to combat drought in the southwest desert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2024Footage shows Surprise police fatally shooting man during domestic dispute call
Newly released body camera footage shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of a man in Surprise last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2024Arizona’s Hash Kitchen continuing national expansion with 6 new stores
Arizona's Hash Kitchen announced it is continuing its national expansion by adding six restaurants set to open in three states by the end of 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 20246 electric vehicle charging stations now available at libraries across Phoenix
Six electric vehicle charging stations are now available at public libraries across Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 31, 2024911 caller on night of Lord’s Queen Creek attack frustrated as initial pleas for help went unanswered
A 911 caller who phoned shortly before 16-year-old Preston Lord was beaten to death at a Halloween party last October said she's still trying to understand how a teenager was killed.