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 | Mar 30, 2024Former Arizona fugitive imprisoned 6 years for role in 2012 drug trafficking conspiracy
An Arizona man was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a 2012 drug trafficking conspiracy, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 20242 business partners indicted for allegedly defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid program of $9.4M
Two business partners were recently indicted for allegedly attempting to defraud Arizona's Medicaid program of over $9.4 million through their company.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2024Nu metal heavyweights Korn set to storm Phoenix with tour in October
Korn, a pioneering force in the nu-metal genre, is performing in Phoenix this fall during its North American tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2024ASU in Tempe to begin offering graduate degree in business AI this fall
Arizona State University will soon offer a master’s degree in business artificial intelligence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2024Woman arrested after motorcyclist killed in high-speed collision in Mesa
An 18-year-old woman was arrested on Monday for allegedly fatally rear-ending the Corvette she was driving into a motorcyclist near Mesa earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2024Teacher arrested in Buckeye for alleged sexual contact with high school student
A teacher was arrested in Buckeye on Wednesday for alleged sexual contact with a high school student for at least two months, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2024As summer approaches, here’s what Maricopa County is offering to help you stay safe in the heat
With the summer months quickly approaching, more heat-relief resources are on the way to Maricopa County to help residents and visitors safely make it through the season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2024Whisk and mix: Family-friendly cooking studio opens in East Valley
A new cooking studio is now open in the East Valley, offering a range of classes for kids and adults to learn and perfect their skills in the kitchen!
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2024Here’s which communities in Maricopa County will split nearly $2M for improvements
Nearly $2 million in funding was approved on Monday to bolster neighborhoods in three communities across Maricopa County.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2024Pop star Meghan Trainor coming to Phoenix on first tour in 7 years
Pop star Meghan Trainor announced a stop in Phoenix this fall during her upcoming tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2024Defendant in 1989, 1990 murder and sexual assault cases in Mesa is sentenced to life imprisonment
The defendant in two decades-old cold cases involving murder and sexual assault in Mesa was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 15, 2024Human smuggling ring leader with operations in Phoenix gets 7½ prison sentence
The leader of a human smuggling ring with operations in Phoenix was sentenced to 7½ years in prison, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2024Construction underway on The Trailhead mixed-used development in Peoria
A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week for a mixed-use development set to open in Peoria at the end of the year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2024Phoenix man among 6 people indicted in multistate identity theft ring
A Valley man was among six people recently indicted for their alleged roles in a multistate identity theft ring, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2024Tempe launching programs to benefit neighborhoods vulnerable to climate change
The Tempe City Council recently approved funding for programs that will benefit neighborhoods most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2024Saddle up! Annual Roots N’ Boots Rodeo returns to southeast Valley this week
A family-friendly rodeo extravaganza is taking place this week in the southeast Valley, bringing together thrilling rodeo action, carnival rides and a variety of other attractions for a rip-roaring good time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2024American rapper Russ to stop in Phoenix in June on ‘It Was You All Along’ tour
American rapper Russ announced a stop in Phoenix this summer on his upcoming tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2024Construction begins on 1st phase of Abrazo medical campus in far West Valley
A beam-signing event was recently held in the far West Valley to commemorate the inauguration of the first phase of construction for a medical campus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2024Arizona Gov. Hobbs endorses Rep. Ruben Gallego for 2024 US Senate race
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday announced her endorsement for Rep. Ruben Gallego as he competes in the 2024 Senate race.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2024Arizona man sentenced to 18 years for attempted murder in throat-slashing attack
An Arizona man was recently sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempted murder after a 2021 throat-slashing attack, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2024Arizona sues quinceañera dress retailer for allegations of deceit after abrupt closure
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against a now-defunct quinceañera dress retailer and it's owner, her office announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2024Public asked for help as pit bull dies after being set on fire in owner’s yard in Phoenix
The public is being asked for help in identifying a potential suspect in the savage burning of a pit bull while the dog was sleeping in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2024Saudi dairy company Fondomonte ceases water pumping in far west Arizona
A Saudi dairy company that once pumped water through a lease on local farmland in far west Arizona has officially ceased operations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2024Phoenix man extradited to Kansas to face charges in 1982 murder
A Valley man was recently extradited to Kansas to face charges in a 42-year-old cold case homicide, authorities said.