David Iversen
David Iversen is a Phoenix-based journalist and digital content editor. He’s a veteran reporter who has covered everything from local politics to national investigations, writing for FOX, The New York Times, Business Insider, and other outlets. David’s previous work is in DuPont-winning podcasts, Emmy-nominated documentaries on Apple, Starz, CNN and Paramount+. Before his documentary work, he was an investigative journalist for ABC.
When he’s not chasing a story, David enjoys hiking, photography and chasing his young daughter around playgrounds.
Expertise
- News gathering & writing
- Broadcast
- Documentary video & photography
- Simpsons trivia
Education
- Columbia University – Master’s in Journalism
- St. Cloud State University – Bachelor’s in Rhetorical Science
Achievements & Awards
- Father to a super cool baby girl
- DuPont Award, The Line
- Emmy Nomination, The Line
- Edward R. Murrow Award
Social Media Profiles
- X: @daviivers
- BlueSky: @daviivers
- Instagram: @welivethere_
- Threads: @welivethere_
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2026Preston Lord murder suspect arrested for third time after allegedly drag racing near ASU
Talyn Vigil, 20, was previously arrested in Gilbert for violating an order of protection and for reckless driving. He pleaded guilty to both misdemeanors in July and avoided jail time.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 18, 2026Outgoing Democratic lawmaker endorses Warren Petersen for attorney general
Rep. Lydia Hernandez crossed party lines for Warren Petersen after losing her primary and being censured by legislative district 24 democrats.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 18, 2026I-10 downtown tunnels, Loop 202, SR 51 among Phoenix freeway closures this weekend
ADOT has scheduled closures on I-10, Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, SR 51 and SR 347 this weekend. Here are the detours you need to know.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2026Phoenix police release body camera video of fatal shooting during mental health crisis
Body worn camera footage shows officers pleading with Jonathan Delgado, 20, to drop a knife before two officers opened fire Sept. 6.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2026Man rigs pickup truck with emergency lights, pulls over Tesla on I-17 in Phoenix, gets arrested
The suspect called authorities on himself after the stop near Dove Valley Road. DPS believes there may be more victims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2026Maricopa County measles cases hit 27, the most in 30 years
Health officials identified a new public exposure at a Scottsdale Walgreens. Officials say 96% of the county's cases are in unvaccinated individuals.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 17, 2026New Grand Canyon flood damages water system crews were rebuilding after deadly storm
No injuries were reported. The park remains open on both rims under Stage 4 water restrictions, but inner canyon areas are closed.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 17, 2026Tropical storm soaks Phoenix’s east side, turning streets to streams
The system rolled up from the Gulf of California, overwhelming washes from Apache Junction to Anthem. The west side? Barely a drop.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 16, 2026Spectrum takes over Cox in Phoenix, promises a free year of mobile
The transition marks the end of Cox in Phoenix as Charter Communications absorbs its customers, stores and service operations across 45 states.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Sep 16, 2026Congressman Andy Biggs proposes $19B plan to boost Colorado River water supply
The sweeping proposal would slash permit timelines, reopen a Yuma desalination plant and cover two-thirds of new water project costs across the Lower Basin.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2026Jason Aldean returns to headline Birds Nest at 2027 WM Phoenix Open
The country star joins Snoop Dogg, T-Pain and Riley Green on a nearly complete four-night concert lineup at TPC Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Sep 16, 2026Durant’s lands on New York Times’ 50 best restaurants in America list
It was Arizona's only pick among America's 50 best. The Times also published the recipe for Durant's shrimp cocktail.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 15, 2026Kimberly Yee, Teresa Leyba Ruiz face off in Arizona schools chief debate
ESAs, funding and a formal campaign complaint are all on the table when the two superintendent of public instruction candidates meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Sep 14, 2026Oak Creek reopens Thursday near Sedona after Pocket Fire, with more sites back Oct. 1
West Fork stays closed through Sept. 30, while Slide Rock State Park plans to reopen Oct. 1 as crews monitor Pocket Fire impacts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Glendale pursuit video shows crash behind rare murder charge
Police say Ali Alebadi ran red lights and topped 90 mph before a March crash that killed Eva Ravelo.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2026Phoenix murder fugitive returned after 25 years on run
Abraham Pedroza-Garcia was wanted on charges of murder and assault in the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend in April 2000. Now 65, he was just brought back to the states.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Sep 11, 2026Weekend travel alert as construction closes stretches of Loop 101, Loop 202 and SR 51
Widening, paving and bridge projects shut down freeway stretches from Friday night to early Monday. Here are the detours to plan around the work.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 11, 2026L’Oréal sued by Arizona over allegations it hid cancer risks of hair products
The complaint alleges straightening products like Dark and Lovely were marketed primarily to Black women without disclosing links to uterine and ovarian cancer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2026Maricopa County expands support for military veterans with criminal records
A new $1.5 million federal grant will add job training, career planning and employer connections for veterans preparing to leave incarceration.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 10, 2026Arizona cancels state land leases for company spreading sewage sludge in Yuma County
Most of the treated sewage came from California utilities. Residents complained for years about flies, odors and damage to nearby date crops.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2026Arizona man charged with transporting minor for sexual activity
The FBI says the Tonto Basin man abused the victim starting at age 13 and moved the minor between Arizona and Florida over nearly three years.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 10, 2026Juan Ciscomani and JoAnna Mendoza bring dueling pitches to Arizona 6th District debate
The Republican incumbent runs on his record while the Marine veteran hits affordability in a toss-up race Democrats are targeting to flip the House.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 9, 2026Jay Feely tells GOP convention the American dream is on the line in Arizona’s CD 1 race
Feely said he left a dream job after the Trump assassination attempt. Shah's camp responded with a video from the emergency room.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Sep 9, 2026Rep. Yassamin Ansari says ICE was allowed to ignore detainee limits for a year
Rep. Yassamin Ansari says DHS quietly let ICE facilities exceed capacity and time limits for a year. She found no medical staff during her visit.