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 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.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Apr 10, 2026Maricopa County confirms first heat-related death of 2026
Maricopa County health officials confirmed the first heat-related death of 2026.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2026Tempe Police arrest second Mill Avenue murder suspect in Texas
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe last month, police said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 10, 2026Drivers face SR 51 shutdown, I-10 closure in weekend of Phoenix freeway work
Transportation officials are warning drivers to plan for weekend freeway closures this weekend, including a shutdown of southbound SR51.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2026Tempe police submit hit-and-run charge in 2025 fatal motorcycle crash
Tempe police have submitted a felony hit-and-run charge against a woman tied to a fatal crash police link to the controversial Tempe Tavern.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2026ASU breaks ground on health campus headquarters in downtown Phoenix
ASU broke ground on a 200,000-square-foot health campus in downtown Phoenix's Bioscience Core zone to train the next generation of medical professionals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2026Gov. Hobbs ties Colorado River fight to national security, blames GOP for budget impasse
Gov. Katie Hobbs made a direct case for federal intervention in Colorado River negotiations, arguing that Arizona's water supply underpins the nation's defense.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2026Ian Mitcham found guilty on first degree murder, sexual assault, burglary
A Maricopa County jury found Ian Mitcham guilty on all counts in the 2015 murder of Allison Feldman, a 31-year-old Scottsdale woman found beaten to death and sexually assaulted inside her home more than 11 years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2026Measles exposure identified at Queen Creek Easter egg hunt, 2 other sites
Maricopa County health officials on Thursday confirmed a new measles case in a local resident and identified three public exposure sites in Queen Creek.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2026Pedestrian killed after lying down in Phoenix traffic lane, police say
A man was struck and killed Monday night after lying down in traffic on Thomas Road, Phoenix police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2026Motorcyclist killed in Phoenix crash after driver fails to yield
A 43-year-old motorcyclist was killed Wednesday when he was hit by a turning car on Southern Avenue, Phoenix police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2026Flagstaff City Council continues meeting through lockdown while police respond to nearby gunfire
A man allegedly fired his gun near Flagstaff City Hall sending the meeting city council into lockdown.