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 | Apr 20, 2026Surprise police release shooting video, showing effort to talk down armed man
The Surprise Police Department released body-camera footage showing officers shooting a man allegedly armed with a knife.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Apr 20, 2026Dust expected to return to Phoenix area after hazy weekend
Breezy winds kicked up a blanket of dust across the Valley on Sunday and we can expect to see more later this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2026Suspect identified, arrested after fatal stabbing in north Phoenix
The suspect in an April 8 stabbing in north Phoenix was identified and arrested Friday, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 17, 2026In Phoenix rally, Trump touts Arizona Republican ticket, cautions midterms are no sure thing
President Donald Trump used his first Arizona appearance of 2026 to deliver a warning to his own party: presidents almost always lose the midterms. He wants to win.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2026Feds launch multi-agency surge to solve cold cases across Arizona’s tribal nations
The FBI has deployed more than a dozen agents to Arizona as part of an expanded federal effort to solve cold cases and target violent crime across the state's 22 Native American reservations.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 17, 2026Your weekend freeway survival guide: SR 51, Loop 202 and I-17 all facing closures
Multiple Valley freeways face closures April 17–20, including SR 51, Loop 202 and I-17. Plus, a Trump rally adds congestion near north Phoenix.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Apr 16, 2026Maricopa County’s 6th measles case of the year identified at Mesa youth basketball game
Maricopa County confirmed its sixth measles case of the year Thursday, warning that people at a Mesa youth basketball game may have been exposed to the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2026Sen. Ruben Gallego denies misconduct allegations as woman reportedly prepares to come forward
Sen. Gallego denies misconduct allegations as woman reportedly prepares to come forward with attorneys
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2026What to expect as Trump headlines Turning Point Action’s ‘Build the Red Wall’ rally in Phoenix
President Trump will headline a "Build the Red Wall" rally Friday at Dream City Church, joined by five Arizona Republican congressmen running for re-election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2026Phoenix man sentenced to prison for dark web drug trafficking, possessing child sexual abuse material
A Phoenix man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking through the dark web and possessing child sexual abuse material.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2026Police say they solved decade-old Arizona murder case, but suspect is already dead
Tucson police say a decade-old murder case has been solved, but the suspect identified in the killing of a 79-year-old man died before he could be arrested.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 15, 2026Arizona reopens mountain highways closed for winter
The Arizona Department of Transportation reopened several high-country highways that had been closed for the winter season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2026Gilbert gun store owner accused of straw-purchasing military-grade rifles
A Gilbert gun store owner was indicted on eight federal counts, accused of helping customers lie on firearms paperwork and failing to report large cash transactions, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2026Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly named to TIME Magazine list of 100 most influential people
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly was named to TIME magazine's annual TIME100 list of the world's most influential people for his antagonism toward the Trump administration
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2026Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes three education bills, making good on moratorium pledge
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed three education bills, delivering the first consequences of the legislative moratorium she announced amid escalating budget standoff.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2026Retired airline pilot credits decades of training after landing vintage plane on Phoenix street
A retired pilot recounts a 1946 plane landing on a Phoenix roadway after losing engine power, threading a highway sign and power lines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2026Usher, Chris Brown announce 2026 stadium tour with Glendale stop
Usher and Chris Brown announce a 33-date co-headlining stadium tour across North America, with a stop at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 29.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2026Sun Lakes woman charged with murder in 1981 death of newborn found on college campus
A 65-year-old Arizona woman is charged with murder in the death of a newborn girl whose body was found 45 years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2026Man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend over texts from another man
A 23-year-old Tempe man was sentenced to life in prison for killing his girlfriend over texts from another man.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2026Tempe to open 8 new pickleball courts at Sports Complex
The city of Tempe will double the number of pickleball courts at Tempe Sports Complex with a grand opening celebration set for April 24.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2026New gateway sign to mark Mill Avenue entrance in downtown Tempe
Installation started Sunday on a new metal gateway sign spelling "MILL AVE" in capital, glowing letters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2026DEA agent involved in shooting on Tucson’s south side
A Drug Enforcement Administration agent was involved in a shooting on Tucson's south side, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2026Attorney for armed, masked Phoenix cop at student ICE protest demands reinstatement
The attorney for Phoenix Police Sgt. Dusten Mullen issued a statement demanding the department reinstate his client.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Apr 13, 2026Gov. Hobbs announces bill moratorium, vows to veto all legislation until GOP reveals budget
Katie Hobbs will veto every bill that reaches her desk until Republican legislators publicly release their budget proposal and return to negotiations.