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 | Aug 12, 2026Mesa International Film Festival brings indie film showcase downtown
Movie lovers, this one's for you: shorts, docs and music videos from around the world, plus talks from Emmy winners and working actors.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 12, 2026Water, housing costs top Arizona voters’ focus, statewide survey finds
A nonpartisan poll finds broad bipartisan agreement on immigration and education, too, but Republicans split from others on election security.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 12, 2026Flood watch issued for parts of Maricopa County as storms threaten heavy rain
Storms could drop 2 inches of rain on Cave Creek, Fountain Hills and Scottsdale through late Wednesday. Flood watch also issued for northern Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2026Tempe halts all Flock camera data sharing, launches transparency portal
Tempe police say monthly audits found no misuse, but the city will seek new license plate reader bids with penalties for data violations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2026Parents accused of walking kids in extreme heat while intoxicated after Cardinals training camp
Glendale police say the intoxicated couple walked their children for 3 hours in 110-degree heat, refusing a good Samaritan's offer of a ride.
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THE MIKE BROOMHEAD SHOW | Aug 11, 2026Flock official defends cameras as Arizona agencies rethink contracts
As more agencies end Flock contracts, a company spokesperson says the cameras read license plates but do not use facial recognition or sell data.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2026Motorcyclist killed after running red light in west Phoenix crash, police say
Police said witnesses reported the rider ran a red light before being struck by a left-turning minivan Monday night.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 11, 2026Spotty monsoon storms could move into Phoenix area tonight
Monsoon chances stay limited Tuesday, but overnight activity could bring lightning, gusty winds and brief heavy rain to parts of the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Heidi’s Village launches pilot program to find homes for long-stay shelter dogs
The Village Dogs program takes in dogs that have spent more than 30 days at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, offering them training and new exposure.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Tohono O’odham Nation posts ‘No Trespassing’ signs for border wall crews
The Arizona tribe placed police on alert after learning federal contractors may enter the reservation next weekend.
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ARIZONA'S MORNING NEWS | Aug 10, 2026Arizona economist warns credit card delinquency rates approaching pre-2008 crisis levels
U of A professor Evan Taylor says the economy faces mounting pressure from rising debt and a $600M loss in SNAP benefits.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 10, 2026More storms possible in Phoenix area after damaging night
Damaging wind, dust and flooding hit parts of metro Phoenix Sunday; forecasters say heavy rain risk may rise again by Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2026SAFE Alert canceled after 78-year-old man last seen in Gilbert found dead
A 78-year-old man who was the subject of a SAFE Alert out of Gilbert was found dead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Chandler drops Flock license plate reader cameras after audit flags potential misuse
Chief Bryan Chapman restricted all personnel from the system. An internal investigation is underway into potential misuse by a department employee.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 7, 2026Five Phoenix freeways, one weekend: Closures and travel detours to look out for
I-10, Loop 101, Loop 202 and SR 51 face lane and ramp closures Friday night through Monday morning for widening and pavement work across the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2026Arizona sheriff cancels Flock camera contract, citing Fourth Amendment worries
Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple says AI-powered surveillance cameras can track residents' movements, do facial recognition and collect data far beyond reading license plates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2026Arizona specialty license plates top 1 million for first time
Drivers bought a record 1,001,188 specialty plates, raising $15.8M for 104 Arizona charities. Vanity personalization costs an extra $25 a year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2026Man indicted on 17 counts of organized retail theft from Valley home improvement stores
Prosecutors say he stole over $6,000 in power tools from Lowe's and Home Depot stores across the Phoenix area, then resold the goods on the street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2026GCU grad Lucas Jumalon, 22, wins World Series of Poker Main Event and $10M prize
The 22-year-old became the second-youngest champion in tournament history, defeating Finland's Lauri Saaskilahti at the Horseshoe in Las Vegas.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Aug 6, 2026Arizona demands border payback, requesting nearly $1 billion from federal government
Gov. Hobbs and Arizona sheriffs filed for federal reimbursement of border security costs spent fighting drug trafficking and human smuggling.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2026Scottsdale arrest made in attempted juvenile exploitation investigation
Police say Xavior Vitela, 23, was booked after detectives reviewed online communications and served a warrant at his Avondale home.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Aug 5, 2026Arizona erases more than $1 billion in medical debt for nearly 671,000 residents
Gov. Katie Hobbs partnered with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to buy and forgive hospital bills using no state funds.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Aug 5, 2026New website on Surprise ICE facility shows city still in the dark on key questions
The city of Surprise created a new website updating residents on the proposed ICE processing center planned for a warehouse on Sweetwater Avenue.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 5, 2026Katie Hobbs’ reported running mate John Giles dropped GOP registration months before pick
Voter records show the former Mesa mayor switched from Republican to no party preference in May, months before Gov. Katie Hobbs reportedly tapped him as a running mate.