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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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2023Pair of West Valley cities ranked among least sustainable in US
Two West Valley cities recently ranked among the worst in the United States for building a path toward a sustainable future.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2023Passenger recounts fiery flight from Ohio to Phoenix: ‘We’re not going to make this’
A passenger aboard a Phoenix-bound flight forced to turn around after a bird strike over the weekend recounted the moments taken on a video.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2023City of Glendale opens second landfill cell to serve residents for decades
The city of Glendale last week celebrated the opening of its north landfill cell that will serve West Valley residents for decades to come.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023Arizona joins antitrust lawsuit against Google over online advertising tech
Arizona joined a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging the company has been abusing its dominance of online advertising.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023Incoming Tempe police chief discusses navigating start of his new position
The new police chief for an East Valley city will step into his role in June, with hopes to bring law enforcement and the community together throughout his time within the department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023Arizona AG Mayes announces settlement between LGBTQ customers and mortgage company
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on Tuesday announced a settlement in a discrimination complaint by LGBTQ customers against a local mortgage company.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2023Authorities identify human remains found in Mohave County
Human remains found in Mohave County in 2021 have finally been identified, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2023Arizona joins coalition asking Supreme Court to allow states to ban threats of violence
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a bipartisan coalition calling on the Supreme Court to enable to ban threats of violence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2023Phoenix Union Superintendent Gestson leaving after 8 years at helm
The superintendent of the Valley's largest public high school district is leaving after eight years for a university-level position.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 2023
Phoenix restaurant owner says long ‘way to go’ following judge’s homeless encampment decision
A judge has ordered Phoenix to find a solution for a large homeless camp, but a local restaurant owner said it could be a while before progress is seen.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2023New Harkins entertainment center concept BackLot coming to Phoenix
Valley-based movie theater chain Harkins is planning to open a new kind of family entertainment center in Phoenix called Backlot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2023
Despite heavy localized rain, risk for wildfires in Arizona continues to increase
A risk for wildfires in Arizona continues to increase, despite a wetter than normal winter that brought heavy rain across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2023Arizona judge orders city of Phoenix to find solution for homeless encampment
An Arizona judge on Monday ordered the city of Phoenix to find a solution for the homeless encampment, otherwise known as "the Zone."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2023Arizona man charged for possessing 2 unregistered machine guns
A man in southern Arizona was arrested and charged for possessing two unregistered machine gun conversion devices, authorities said Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2023
Daughter of 2002 murder victim on Hobbs halting executions: It’s ‘traumatizing to my family’
The daughter of 2002 murder victim Ted Price said Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' decision to halt prisoner execution is traumatizing her family as they expected Price's killer to be executed next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2023Founder of Phoenix nonprofit can relate to the homeless she helps
The founder of a Phoenix nonprofit organization is working to aid the homeless community years after she climbed out of similar circumstances.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2023Arizona Supreme Court says Hobbs not required to carry out execution warrant
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Gov. Katie Hobbs is not obligated to carry out an execution warrant for Aaron Gunches.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2023Phoenix restaurant owner speaks about turmoil surrounding homeless encampment
As homelessness in downtown Phoenix rises, a restaurant shop owner is counting on change from officials to revitalize the heart of the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2023Banner Health announces plan to open Scottsdale hospital in 2026
Banner Health announced Monday it plans to open a full-service hospital and cancer care center in the northeast Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2023Sister of 2002 murder victim wants Gov. Hobbs to follow law, carry out death penalty
The sister of a 2002 murder victim is speaking out against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' decision to halt death penalty executions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2023Country music festival Boots in the Park coming to Gilbert this weekend
Ready for a boot-scootin' boogie? Boots in the Park is making its return toGilbert Regional Park this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2023It’s Pi Day: Here’s where to find deals on pie and pizza in the Valley
In celebration of Pi Day, March 14 (03/14), don't be surprised if you see the cost for pizza or pie going for $3.14.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2023ESA debit cards to be canceled for Arizona parents who improperly use them, Horne says
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said Wednesday he wants to crack down on parents improperly using ESA program funding.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 7, 2023Arizona Gov. Hobbs makes task force to reduce violence against Indigenous community
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the formation of a panel that will work to reduce and end violence against Indigenous people in the state.