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 | Sep 22, 2023Have gas prices topped out in Arizona? Experts weighs in
Gas prices are high across Arizona, but some experts believe prices have topped off and more relief could be on the horizon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2023Grand Canyon National Park to stay open if federal government shuts down, Arizona Gov. Hobbs says
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said the state is prepared to keep Grand Canyon National Park open regardless of a government shutdown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 20234 Arizona schools named as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Four schools in Arizona were recently recognized as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2023Portion of Phoenix’s Desert Ridge Marketplace gets cool pavement treatment
A portion of Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix recently received cool pavement treatment as part of a study that will examine ways to combat the local urban heat island effect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2023Nearly 2 dozen rattlesnakes removed from Mesa garage
When a Mesa resident called for help to remove three rattlesnakes from his garage, no one could have foreseen what would happen next.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2023Suicide rates in Arizona, calls to 988 hotline both increase since last year
As suicide rates continue trending upward in Arizona, one company continues to spread awareness about available options for anyone experiencing a crisis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 4, 2023California man found guilty of 1st-degree murder in 2001 homicide of El Mirage resident
A California man was recently found guilty of the first-degree murder of a West Valley resident more than two decades ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2023Valley nurse reunited with man she helped revive after heart attack
A Valley nurse was recently reunited with a man she helped revive after he experienced a massive heart attack in early August.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2023Valley school district launches program to help youth fight suicidal thoughts
One Valley school district recently launched a program at a new facility to help youth overcome suicidal thoughts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2023Sustainable townhomes open in Phoenix neighborhood of Arcadia
A new sustainable townhome community equipped with smart home technology in the Phoenix neighborhood of Arcadia recently welcomed its first residents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023Catch this wave: High Tide Seafood Bar & Grill coming to Goodyear’s future downtown
High Tide Seafood Bar & Grill became the latest company to announce plans to open a new location in Goodyear's future downtown area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2023Brace yourself: Intense heat could return to Phoenix for several days
After a slight drop in temperatures, extreme heat could be returning to Phoenix for the next several days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2023Parent of 5th grader in Phoenix seeking reform after claiming her son was mistreated
The parent of a fifth grade student in Phoenix is seeking reform after she said her son was severely mistreated by a school official.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2023Man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend’s new partner in Phoenix
A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend's new partner at an apartment complex in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2023Arizona DCS asks courts to pause child welfare trials following system error
The Arizona Department of Child Safety is asking courts to pause all child welfare cases for two weeks because case files may be incomplete.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2023Arizona Humane Society deploys team to Maui to search for animals impacted by wildfires
The Arizona Humane Society sent an emergency response team to Maui Wednesday morning to aid in search and rescue efforts of animals impacted by the recent devastating wildfires.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 20232 Arizona men arrested 8 months after body found in Mohave County desert
Authorities arrested two men they believe were involved in the death of a man whose body was found in a remote desert area near Kingman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2023Scottsdale dry cleaner transformed into The Eleanor brunch spot opens next month
A new brunch spot, The Eleanor, will take over the old Scottsdale Dry Cleaners space in early September.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 20233 suspects accused of armed robbery in Mesa last month arrested
Three suspects accused of an armed robbery in the East Valley last month have been arrested, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2023APS says rate hike vital to keep homes in Phoenix powered, recover infrastructure costs
As a rate increase for Arizona Public Service customers is on the horizon, the president of the company said it's necessary to recover infrastructure costs and to continue powering Phoenix homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2023Body scanners installed, more K9s coming to Phoenix jails as contraband remains an issue
The installation of body scanners at Phoenix jails is complete and drug-detections dogs are on the way as law enforcement looks for more ways to deter contraband.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2023Traffic deaths in Arizona increased for 3rd straight year in 2022
Traffic deaths in Arizona increased for the third consecutive year in 2022, nearly breaking the record for most fatalities in a year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2023Progress on the Zone cleanup in Phoenix is steady but slow, official says
In downtown Phoenix, progress is slow but steady as city officials scour the streets where the Zone homeless encampment has grown over the years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2023Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego shares vision to combat heat with Texas mayors
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said she shared her vision to combat heat with her Texas counterparts as the state also deals with intense heat.