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 | Aug 31, 2022Chandler Museum to feature WWII, Great Depression era clothing exhibit ‘Thrift Style’
An exhibit featuring the works of reused feed sacks during the Great Depression and World War II will open in September at the Chandler Museum for a limited time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2022Dozens of Valley theaters celebrating National Cinema Day with $3 tickets
As part of the recently launched National Cinema Day, single-movie ticket prices at many Valley box offices will sell for $3 on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2022Glendale shelter for victims of domestic violence granted $250K for repairs
A shelter for victims of domestic violence in the West Valley received a $250,000 grant for repairs that were critical to get the building operating safely again.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2022Phoenix granted $16.3M for public transit buses, infrastructure
The city of Phoenix Public Transit Department was granted $16.3 million for greener buses and supporting infrastructure, officials said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2022El Mirage police release video of elementary school lockdown
The El Mirage Police Department on Tuesday released body-worn camera footage of an elementary school lockdown where three people were arrested last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2022Maricopa County Sheriff Penzone says few responses from officials for election safety meeting
Paul Penzone said the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has received few responses following an announcement it will host a safety summit for elected officials and those seeking office on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2022Navajo Code Talker commemorates national holiday at Arizona memorial
Code Talker Thomas H. Begay and others commemorated Navajo Code Talkers Day on Sunday morning in Phoenix, honoring their contributions that have been credited with helping the United States win World War II.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2022Phoenix VA says rat infestation at medical center could be over
The Phoenix VA Health Care System said Friday rodent activity at its medical center appears to have slowed down in the last eight days, more than two weeks after rats were found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 12, 2022Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur receives key to city of Mesa
Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur was given a key to the city of Mesa on Thursday at an event with family, friends and supporters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2022Scottsdale Airport to use $5.4M grant to improve capacity issues
Scottsdale Airport will use $5.4 million in federal grant funding to improve its efficiency and capacity, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Regional airline Advanced Air begins service between Phoenix Sky Harbor, Gallup
Regional airline Advanced Air added a route to metro Phoenix Monday, with travel to and from a northwestern city in New Mexico.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Developers break ground on industrial park along Glendale’s Loop 303 corridor
Ground was broken on Monday for an industrial park in the West Valley to offer businesses space for manufacturing and supply chain needs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2022
Katie Hobbs confident in ability to secure bid against GOP gubernatorial nominee
After Katie Hobbs secured a spot in the general election as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, she said she's ready to continue addressing state issues and to defeat her Republican opponent.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2022Tom Horne leads GOP nomination for Arizona school superintendent
Tom Horne is the leading Republican candidate for Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction as results continue to trickle in Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2022Republican candidate for secretary of state in Arizona to bring her own pen to vote
Earlier this week, a Republican candidate for secretary of state in Arizona Shawnna Bolick said she is bringing her own pen to vote in-person in the election primaries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2022ADOT reveals 2 winners of traffic safety messages for sixth contest
The Arizona Department of Transportation on Friday announced the two winning traffic safety messages for its sixth contest, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2022City of Glendale to host Dementia Awareness Day in August
In honor of Glendale joining a national dementia-friendly program last August, the West Valley city will host Dementia Awareness Day next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2022Scottsdale Arts’ Canal Convergence to celebrate 10 years this November
Recognizing artworks and experiences, Scottsdale Arts' Canal Convergence will celebrate its 10th anniversary this November.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2022ACA allocates $100M in broadband grants to 20 awardees in rural and urban Arizona
The Arizona Commerce Authority announced earlier this month the allocation of $100 million in broadband grants to 20 awardees in rural and urban Arizona to increase connections for underserved areas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2022Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issues emergency declaration for Coconino County after floods
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued a declaration of emergency for Coconino National Forest on Wednesday after monsoon storms left flooding in parts of the region.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2022Phoenix restaurateur Sam Fox’s first underground bar to debut in Nashville
Arizona-based restaurateur Sam Fox will debut his first underground margarita bar in Nashville later this year -- Pushing Daisies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2022Phoenix Pride announces Gayle, VINCINT as some of upcoming festival headliners
While many gear up and prepare for this October's 41st annual Phoenix Pride Festival, the organization announced Thursday the upcoming event's headliners.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2022Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey orders National Guard to assist with Flagstaff floods
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Saturday ordered National Guard members to Flagstaff to help with flooding mitigation measures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2022Phoenix City Council approves millions in community investments
Millions of dollars in community support funding were approved last week by the Phoenix City Council and Mayor Kate Gallego.