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 | Jun 13, 2021Valley Metro to receive $17.4M for Tempe Streetcar project
Valley Metro will receive $17.4 million allocation of American Rescue Plan funding to advance the Tempe Streetcar Project, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2021Tucson and Tempe recognized for global smart cities project
Two Arizona city projects were recognized in the 2021 Smart 50 Awards for their innovative work.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2021Scottsdale is No. 1 in US for best place to get a summer job, report says
With summer approaching and states continuing to ease COVID-19 restrictions, people can seek summer employment in industries returning to full capacity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2021SRP water-banking facility back online after year pause to assist with drought
After more than a year of being offline, one of Arizona's largest water-banking facilities is back in operation this month, officials announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2021Maricopa County approves funding for new animal shelter to be built in Mesa
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved funding for a new animal care facility in Mesa, replacing the current shelter located in Tempe, authorities announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2021Growing optimism in Arizona for post-COVID future, new poll finds
More Arizonans are far more confident in a post-COVID future as a majority of the state's residents have received at least one vaccine shot, according to polling released Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2021Arizona child care grant program applications open until May 30
Child care providers can apply now through May 30 for non-competitive relief funding on the Arizona Department of Economic Security website.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2021Phoenix facility to become HelloFresh’s largest US distribution center
HelloFresh announced plans Thursday to open its largest distribution center in Phoenix by the end of 2021.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2021Laboring to remain healthy: COVID-19 takes toll on Arizona farmworkers
The protocols were necessary to protect Yuma’s top industry, which depends on migrant workers – whom Gov. Doug Ducey declared essential when the pandemic began more than a year ago. Yuma is one of the nation’s major producers of vegetables, with the produce ending up in kitchens across the U.S.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2021Arizona provides $500K to combat veteran homelessness
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the state's Department of Housing announced Thursday $500,000 for the United States Veterans Initiative.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill to protect personal property rights
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bipartisan bill Wednesday to ensure Arizonans can't lose personal property without a criminal conviction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2021More doctors’ offices, clinics can order COVID-19 vaccine starting next week
Arizona health officials announced Friday eligible doctors' offices and clinics can begin ordering the Moderna vaccine starting next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2021
Gov. Ducey announces nearly $27M to support K-12 students in Arizona
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced $26.5 million in funding on Thursday to support summer learning programs, reach struggling students and expand tutoring opportunities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2021ASU and Starbucks partner on research and innovation facility
Arizona State University and Starbucks have joined together to launch a new research and innovation facility, officials announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2021Ride-share program using Teslas launches Phoenix-Tucson service
Falcon Line, a Scottsdale-based company, has launched a premium ride share service for transportation between Phoenix and Tucson via Tesla electric vehicles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2021Arizona volunteers unearth 75-million-year-old dinosaur in New Mexico
The earliest known brachylophosaur has been discovered in New Mexico by volunteers and citizen scientists of Mesa's Arizona Museum of Natural History.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2021Local First Arizona launches center to aid businesses following pandemic
An economic recovery center aiming to ensure every corner of the state has the opportunity to build back stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic has launched by Local First Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2021‘See Me AZ’ campaign launches to reduce pedestrian and cyclist deaths
Pedestrian and bicycle crashes continually claim the lives of more than 100 people each year in the Maricopa region. A campaign raising awareness to reduce these deaths has just launched across the county.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2021Mesa announces free community college tuition
Residents and eligible graduating students in Mesa can now apply to Mesa Community College for the 2021 fall semester with tuition costs fully covered for two years.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Apr 4, 2021Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to invest in upgraded animal care facility
After review, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has announced the launch of a new facility that will provide the appropriate shelter, design, hygiene and structure for animals seized during lawful actions by the department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 202122nd annual Chandler Jazz Festival set to return next week
The 22nd annual Chandler Jazz Festival will be turning April 8-10 with live entertainment from a variety of performers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2021Scottsdale Public Art adds augmented reality to 11 artworks
Now featuring at Scottsdale Public Art is 11 artworks enhanced with the option of an augmented reality experience on a users mobile device.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2021Gov. Ducey orders flags at half-staff to honor late Capitol police officer
Following President Biden's order, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered all flags in Arizona lowered until sunset on April 6.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2021City of Mesa announces path-to-recovery plan for homeless community
The city of Mesa released details Wednesday of its latest plan to assist its homeless community through a housing path to recovery plan.