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Lorraine Rivera
Posted - 10/9/2009 at 12:25PM
Lorraine is the News 4 Tucson Today morning anchor. She joined the News 4 team in December of 2005.
Lorraine is a native of Cochise County; born and raised in Douglas, Arizona. In 2004, Lorraine earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Arizona. During her senior year she was an intern at KVOA.
Shortly after graduating, Lorraine was hired by KSWT in Yuma, Arizona where she was a reporter, weekend anchor, and weathercaster.
Lorraine is honored to be a member of the News 4 team. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, reading and spending time with her family.
Lorraine Rivera - lrivera@kvoa.com
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