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 | Feb 5, 2024Peoria man arrested for allegedly fatally shooting stepdad in his vehicle in southwest Phoenix
A 20-year-old man was arrested Monday for his alleged role in fatally shooting his stepdad during a weekend road rage incident in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2024Legislation aims to ensure affordable prescription medications for Arizonans
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2024Road improvements to begin on portion of Main Street in far east Mesa
A $38.5 million project is set to revamp a 5-mile stretch on Main Street (Apache Trail) in far east Mesa starting Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2024Here’s what we know about Arizona’s newest state park opening in February
A long-awaited state park in central Arizona will soon open to the public, offering breathtaking scenery, outdoor activities and wildlife watching.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2024Dozens of tiny homes to be built in Glendale for veterans facing challenges
Glendale is moving forward with plans to build a village of over four dozen tiny homes by 2026 for veterans facing challenges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2024Maje, Sandro bringing Parisian chic to Scottsdale Fashion Square in February
Parisian sister brands Maje and Sandro are set to open boutique stores at Scottsdale Fashion Square next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 18, 2024SRP offering 2 free shade trees for qualifying Valley residents
Some Valley residents will soon get the chance to receive two free tree saplings to plant for shade as officials work on ways to ward off heat, increase energy savings and improve air quality.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 18, 2024Family urges community to help identify suspect in fatal 2022 Phoenix shooting
Authorities are asking the community for assistance with identifying the suspect in a fatal Phoenix shooting that took place in late 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 18, 2024Rev up the excitement: Your ultimate guide to the 2024 Barrett-Jackson auto auction in Scottsdale
Buckle up as the highly anticipated 2024 Barrett-Jackson auto auction rolls into Scottsdale starting this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2024Online auto sales company to fill new West Valley industrial development
An online auto sales company is set to occupy a sizable industrial facility in Surprise upon its completion later this year, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2024About $89M going to affordable housing projects in Arizona and to combat homelessness
Nearly $90 million in funding was awarded to affordable housing projects across the state and to combat homelessness.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2024Phoenix passes prevailing wage ordinance for some workers despite potential legal concerns
The city of Phoenix on Tuesday passed a prevailing wage ordinance, guaranteeing that workers on construction projects will make a fair wage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 8, 2024Woman accused of murder after leaving infant in Phoenix apartment for 37 hours
A woman was arrested for the death of her infant and on child abuse charges after she left her two kids at her Phoenix home for 37 hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2023Here’s how to take care of your Christmas tree in the Valley this holiday season
With Christmas around the corner, one local gardening expert discussed how to get the most out of your festive tree this season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2023Here’s what you should know ahead of one of Arizona’s busiest holiday travel seasons
As Arizonans prepare to leave their homes during what's expected to be one of the busiest holiday travel seasons ever, AAA is offering tips.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2023Arizona woman warns others after being scammed out of over $50K
An Arizona woman is warning others about fraudsters who prey on elderly victims after being scammed out of over $50,000.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2023Here are the changes that could be coming to make Arizona schools safer
Revisions to Arizona state law could be coming after a task force entrusted with making a plan to keep schools safer submitted its proposals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 11, 2023Tickets for ‘Hamilton’ at ASU Gammage in Tempe go on sale
Show tickets to see the Broadway sensation musical "Hamilton" in the summer in Tempe's ASU Gammage went on sale Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2023Phoenix airport workers file discrimination complaint against employer
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport food service industry workers filed a discrimination complaint against their contractor on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2023Murder victim in Phoenix park allegedly mutilated by suspects with gang ties
Newly released information describes the gruesome details of the murder of a gay man at a Phoenix park last month allegedly orchestrated by local gang members.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2023Man found guilty of smuggling charges after leaving woman to die in southern Arizona
A federal jury last week found a Mexican man guilty of smuggling charges after he left a woman to die in southern Arizona while transporting migrants into the United States a couple years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 1, 2023Nearly every Valley city gets rains in overnight storm, parts of northern Arizona sees snow
Rain swept across metro Phoenix overnight and into the morning, while snow fell on parts of northern Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 30, 2023Queen Creek Police explain why no arrest yet made in Preston Lord’s death
A month after 16-year-old Preston Lord was fatally assaulted in Queen Creek, police said they are making progress on the investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 30, 2023Arizona AG Mayes launches investigation into lead-covered cables
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the launch of an investigation into possible lead-covered cables across the state.