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 3, 2021GO Industrial invests $23.5M in 77-acre West Valley project
Phoenix-based real estate developer GO Industrial has embarked on its first Valley development, purchasing 77 acres in Buckeye for a 1.2 million-square-foot industrial space project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2021Mattress maker MLILY commits to million-square-foot lease in Glendale
Mattress maker MLILY has committed to lease a space of more than 1 million square feet in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2021Arizona real estate company buys El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley
An Arizona real estate developer that purchased the El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley plans to preserve and enhance the property, the company announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2021Arizona sees 12-year high in traffic deaths despite decline in 2020 crashes
Traffic deaths in Arizona reached a 12-year high in 2020, despite noticeable reductions in traffic volume due to the pandemic, a recent report showed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2021Buckeye to be home to 1st Li-Ion battery factory owned by US company
The first lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility fully owned by a U.S. company will be built in Maricopa County, officials announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2021Phoenix officer is among winners of 2021 ADOT safety message contest
As residents drove across Arizona freeways Thursday, they probably saw this year's two newest safety messages displayed on overhead message boards.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2021Arizona has third-worst school system in the United States, per WalletHub
Arizona was recently ranked as having one of the worst school systems in the United States in 2021, according to a personal finance website.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2021Abrazo Health opens its new microhospital in Cave Creek
Abrazo Health's newest hospital opened in Cave Creek on Monday, offering care closer to home for local residents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2021
Arizona leaders stress importance of vaccine amid rising COVID-19 cases
In response to the rising COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant, Arizona leaders on Friday stressed the importance of getting vaccinated.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2021Traffic stop: Commuting times, costs fell sharply during pandemic year
Phoenix area commuters got 36 hours of their lives back last year. That’s the amount of time Valley residents did not have to spend sitting in traffic, as the COVID-19 pandemic led to sharp drops in commuting and subsequent declines in traffic congestion, according to a new national report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2021AG Brnovich files fraud lawsuit against two Tucson real estate companies
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's office filed a consumer fraud lawsuit Thursday against two real estate companies and managers for allegedly deceiving consumers in transactions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2021
Flash flood warning issued across Maricopa County on Friday evening
A flash flood warning was issued for Maricopa County for Friday evening and Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2021Arizona Capitol displays banner supporting Suns through end of Finals
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday announced a "Ralley the Valley" banner will be displayed on the state Capitol through the end of the 2021 NBA Finals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2021Ballet Arizona’s 2021-2022 season to kick off in Phoenix this October
After more than a year away, Ballet Arizona is ready to return to the main stage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2021Medical device company to move headquarters to SkySong in Scottsdale
A medical device maker based on the East Coast plans to relocate its headquarters to Scottsdale, company officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2021Chandler resident’s resentment toward roommate leads to fatal shooting
A man living in Chandler was arrested Thursday night after shooting his roommate multiple times in front of family members and children, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2021Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey rescinds 25 pandemic-related executive orders
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday is rescinding 25 pandemic-related executive orders following action by the Arizona Legislature to codify into law many of the policies enacted by the orders to protect against "excessive mandates", including mask usage in schools and prohibiting vaccine passports.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2021Record set for hottest June ever recorded in Phoenix
As the month of June came to an end on Tuesday, Phoenix set the record for its hottest June ever, according to the National Weather Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2021Maricopa County allocates $435M in American Rescue Plan funds
Maricopa County officials announced Wednesday federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act have been allocated to help the state's economic recovery needs related to the COVID-19 crisis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2021
Arizona man aides rescuers in Florida boy’s extrication from collapsed tower
An Arizona man visiting family in Florida aided rescuers in locating one of the missing residents among the collapsed Miami seaside condominium tower on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2021Thinkzilla to expand to Scottsdale to support minority-owned businesses
A multicultural brand engagement firm based in Atlanta announced plans on Wednesday to open a new office in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2021Program for adults with developmental disabilities debuts in Scottsdale
A day program for young adults with developmental disabilities opened in Scottsdale on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021Learning center for children diagnosed with autism opens in Chandler
A new learning center that helps children diagnosed with autism announced Tuesday it has opened the doors to families living in the southeast Valley
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2021
Ducey highlights Arizona-Mexico trade relationship during visit to Nogales
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey visited Nogales Wednesday to highlight the trade relationship between Arizona and Mexico and celebrate the grand opening of Chamberlain Distributing's new refrigerated facility.