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 | Mar 12, 2026‘Use I-17’: ADOT urges drivers to avoid SR 51 as weekend closures begin
A $17.8 million project to resurface State Route 51 between the Interstate 10 interchange and Shea Boulevard will require multiple weekend closures beginning this week, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2026Phoenix Police video shows suspect’s gun firing during tackle, killing him
The Phoenix Police Department released body-camera footage showing the moments a suspect's gun went off as an officer tackled him last month, killing the suspect and wounding the officer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2026Arizona governor directs $1 million to boost state trooper overtime
Gov. Katie Hobbs directed the Arizona Department of Public Safety to expand overtime pay for state troopers, setting aside another $1 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2026Phoenix police search for suspect in south Phoenix homicide
A 34-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night in south Phoenix, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2026Buckeye man arrested for allegedly pulling AR-15 during road rage incident
A 32-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after police say he pointed an AR-15 style rifle at another driver during a road rage incident in a parking lot.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 11, 2026Award-winning Greenwood Brewing to open second location in downtown Chandler
Greenwood Brewing, a woman-owned craft brewery based in Phoenix, will open a taproom in downtown Chandler later this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2026Man indicted on manslaughter, drug charges in fentanyl death of Gilbert mother
A state grand jury indicted a man on 15 felony counts in connection with a fentanyl sale that prosecutors say led to the death of a Gilbert woman.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 11, 2026Queen Creek’s $120M downtown district adds 4 tenants ahead of year-end opening
Four tenants have signed leases at The Switchyard, a $120 million mixed-use development billed as Queen Creek's first walkable downtown district.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 10, 2026Zipps hiring manager who oversaw illegal hiring across 14 locations pleads guilty
A Zipps Sports Grill hiring manager who was arrested during federal raids of the restaurant chain in January pleaded guilty to identity fraud, according to newly released federal court documents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 10, 2026Scottsdale ranks 3rd happiest city in America; 5 other Arizona cities crack top 30
Arizona cities dominated the top ranks of a new national happiness study, with Scottsdale finishing third among 182 U.S. cities and six other Arizona communities landing in the top 30.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Mar 10, 2026Arizona Gov. Hobbs launches efficiency initiative aimed at saving state $100 million
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs unveiled a sweeping government efficiency plan she says will save the state up to $100 million by consolidating purchasing power, streamlining operations and deploying artificial intelligence across state agencies.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Mar 10, 2026Clearopathra, Saltimus Prime among winners in ADOT’s Name-a-Snowplow contest
More than 10,000 Arizonans voted to name four new snowplows in ADOT's annual contest. The winners: Clearopathra, Blizzard Wizard, Scoopy-Doo and Saltimus Prime.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Mar 10, 2026HonorHealth performs nation’s 1st surgery using new handheld robotic device
HonorHealth has become the first health system in the nation to perform joint replacement surgery using Stryker's new handheld robotic device, completing more than 55 procedures since January.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 10, 2026Sandbox VR brings immersive gaming to Mesa in first Arizona opening
Sandbox VR, a San Francisco-based virtual reality entertainment company backed by celebrities including Justin Timberlake and Katy Perry, has opened its first Arizona location in Mesa. Franchisees Andrew Perkinson and Tylor Hardy plan additional state venues over the next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2026Drowning victim recovered from Lake Pleasant, believed to be 37‑year‑old woman
A woman’s body was recovered from Lake Pleasant after fishermen spotted her submerged in Pipeline Cove. Investigators identified items belonging to a 37‑year‑old woman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2026Driver accused of fleeing traffic stop in Chandler dies in fiery Mesa crash
A driver died after fleeing a Chandler traffic stop and crashing on SR 87 in Mesa, where the vehicle was found engulfed in flames, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 2, 20262 new hotels announced at former Fiesta Mall site to anchor proposed women’s soccer stadium
Sunny Day Sports plans to build two new hotels within the 80‑acre Palo District soccer stadium development on the former Fiesta Mall site.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 2, 2026AG Kris Mayes returns more than $4 million to Arizonans harmed by scams and fraud in 2025
Attorney General Kris Mayes recovered $4 million for consumers last year while warning of growing use of AI for scams
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2026Arizona State Fair sets 2026 dates, unveils ‘Wonder’ theme
Arizona State Fair returns Oct. 1–Nov. 1 with its 2026 theme, “A State of Wonder.” Details on new attractions, early‑bird deals, and the latest Fair updates.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Feb 27, 2026ICE bids to reopen Marana prison as immigration detention facility, sparking lawmaker outcry
ICE is moving toward reopening a shuttered Marana prison under a planned two-year, sole-source agreement with Management & Training Corp., according to a federal contract notice.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 202615-year-old Mesa student accused of racially motivated terroristic threats
A 15-year-old student was arrested at a Mesa high school last week after allegedly making terroristic threats, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Feb 27, 2026Arizona laser strikes climb as national numbers fall, FAA says
Arizona laser strikes are rising even as national totals fall, with 574 incidents in 2025, posing risks to pilots and aviation safety.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Feb 27, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs pushes back on federal takeover of Arizona prison health care
A federal judge has placed Arizona’s prison health‑care system under receivership after years of inadequate medical care and preventable deaths. State officials dispute the decision, citing recent investments and planned reforms.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Feb 26, 2026Federal suit claims Tempe used raids, public smear campaign to destroy local bar
Tempe Tavern sued Tempe, alleging targeted raids, false crash link and civil‑rights violations that devastated business. The city refutes this.