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 | Jul 14, 2026Arizona receives slice of 42-state, $18M settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
Arizona will receive $612,269 from an $18 million multistate 23andMe settlement over a 2023 breach that exposed genetic data of 6.9 million people.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 13, 2026Monsoon storms batter Phoenix, knock out power and halt Sky Harbor flights
A wall of dust formed along a strong outflow boundary Monday evening, dropping visibility to near zero with winds nearing 50 mph in the East Valley.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Jul 13, 2026What to know about Trump’s order shrinking the size of 2 national monuments in Utah
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will scale back the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments .
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2026Police interview, release suspect in fatal Phoenix hit-and-run
Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a man near 11th Avenue and Hatcher Road in Phoenix. The driver remains unidentified.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2026Driver arrested for street racing at 120 mph on Loop 101 tells trooper, ‘At least I was in front’
A driver told a DPS trooper "at least I was in front" after being clocked at 120 mph weaving through Loop 101 traffic in a street racing bust.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2026Man charged with manslaughter in Pinal County hit-and-run that killed woman
A Florence man faces manslaughter charges after a fatal Pinal County hit-and-run that killed a 23-year-old woman and injured three others.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 10, 2026Construction projects close lanes on 3 Phoenix freeways this weekend
SR 51, Loop 101 and Loop 202 freeway closures will reroute Valley drivers this weekend. Here are the schedules and detour routes you need to know.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 10, 2026Arizona, Southwest record hottest first half of year in 131 years, weather service says
Every Arizona county set a heat record as the Southwest posted its hottest start to a year since 1895. Temps ran up to 7 degrees above normal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2026Duo arrested in Phoenix vehicle theft ring tied to Mexico
Phoenix police arrested two men accused of stealing 71 vehicles and funneling them to Mexico. Both face felony theft charges and more may be coming.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 9, 2026Wildfire near Cordes Lakes that forced evacuations downgraded as crews control it
The Rolling Fire forced temporary evacuations in two Cordes Lakes neighborhoods before crews stopped the wildfire.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 9, 2026Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs lay out competing visions ahead of likely November matchup
Gov. Katie Hobbs and Rep. Andy Biggs road-test general election arguments in separate KTAR interviews, offering an early look at the November matchup.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 9, 2026Salt River Project, the Valley’s largest electricity provider, inks major wind energy deal
Salt River Project is buying 600 megawatts of wind power from Pattern Energy's SunZia project in New Mexico.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 9, 2026The Escape Game to open first Arizona location in Gilbert on July 31
The Escape Game opens its first Arizona location in Gilbert on July 31, bringing five cinematic escape rooms to the Phoenix metro for the first time.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 8, 2026Maricopa County heat deaths surge past 2025’s pace as officials expand cooling resources
Maricopa County has recorded 18 heat deaths this season, tripling last year's pace. Officials urge residents to call 211 for free rides to cooling.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2026Arizona man pleads guilty to sexually abusing child while working at Head Start program
A 39-year-old Sells man pleaded guilty to sex abuse while working at a Head Start program. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Jul 8, 2026Arizona cities sweep top spots in national rental market rankings
Scottsdale ranked No. 1 in WalletHub's 2026 study of the best rental markets in America. Gilbert and Chandler rounded out the top three nationwide.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 8, 2026SR 347 construction begins with lane closures, reduced speed limits
Paving work on the $396M SR 347 construction project between I-10 and Maricopa resumed Tuesday night. Lane restrictions apply during off-peak hours.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 7, 2026DOJ threatens Arizona election officials with prosecution over noncitizen voting
The Justice Department warned Arizona officials they could face criminal prosecution if noncitizens are found on voter rolls. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes calls it political intimidation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2026Phoenix music teacher pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse material
Former Phoenix music teacher Carlos Lechuga, 38, admitted to exploiting five girls ages 6-11 who took private lessons at his Phoenix home.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 7, 2026Arizona Supreme Court sides with Recorder Justin Heap in Maricopa County election fight
The state supreme court sided with Recorder Heap over the Board of Supervisors in a Maricopa County midterm election authority dispute as primary voting is underway.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jul 7, 2026Katie Hobbs says Arizona data center tax freeze will save $57M, warns of more restrictions ahead
Gov. Katie Hobbs says a three-year freeze on data center tax exemptions will save Arizona $57 million, funding childcare, food aid and rural hospitals.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 7, 2026Poll shows Andy Biggs running away from David Schweikert in Arizona GOP governor’s race
Polling conducted after the start of early voting shows Andy Biggs "lapping the field" in the race to be the Republican nominee for Arizona governor.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 6, 2026Sedona businesses feel impact as Pocket Fire keeps July Fourth tourists away
The Pocket Fire has driven visitors away from Sedona during one of the busiest weekends of the year, leaving businesses struggling as the wildfire grows.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2026Police arrest teen in July Fourth shooting at Glendale’s Westgate that injured 5
A 15-year-old was arrested in a shooting at Glendale's Westgate that injured five juveniles on the Fourth of July, Glendale police said Monday.