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 5, 2026FBI offers $30,000 reward in cold case killing of 10-year-old Arizona girl
Amberly Mendoza, 10, was sexually assaulted and killed in her Yuma bedroom in 1996. No suspect has been identified in the more than 30 years since.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 5, 2026Scottsdale City Council runoff narrows as candidate exits to fight Axon apartments
A former council candidate will lead TAAAZE as the Axon apartment fight continues and three candidates seek two Scottsdale seats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 202628 indicted in Arizona gun trafficking ring that funneled AK-style rifles toward Mexico
Prosecutors say a Phoenix man recruited straw buyers to purchase Glocks and AK-style rifles later destined for export outside the United States.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Salad and Go files for bankruptcy, will permanently close all locations
The Arizona-based drive-thru chain cited rising costs and weakened consumer confidence after a July Cyclospora outbreak across the salad industry.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Dust storm sends Phoenix air quality to dangerous levels, with more on the way
Pollution readings soared to 14 times above normal Tuesday as lingering dust triggered a health advisory and no-burn day across the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Arizona opens $1 million in recycling grants for businesses, schools and local governments
Applications are due Sept. 29 for projects ranging from curbside recycling and hazardous waste collection to research and public education campaigns.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 4, 2026UFC, WWE and PBR announce 7 events coming to Phoenix area as part of landmark deal
Noche UFC, the Royal Rumble and PBR World Finals are the first events confirmed under a multi-year partnership between TKO and the state of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2026SAFE Alert for nonverbal Phoenix 23-year-old man canceled after he was located
Payden Simmons, who was reported missing last week, was found in good health by employees of a Glendale Walmart.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 4, 2026Kris Mayes says Katie Hobbs pay-to-play probe is ‘near the end,’ expects results before election
AG Kris Mayes says the criminal investigation into Gov. Katie Hobbs' ties to a donor contractor could wrap up before the November election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2026AG Kris Mayes files 3rd lawsuit to block Trump tariffs, warns businesses face ‘existential’ threat
AG Kris Mayes says courts have already struck down the tariff agenda twice. She calls the latest rates an illegal tax crushing small business.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 3, 2026A coin flip could decide this Arizona council race after two candidates tie at 67 votes
A recount in Gila Bend wraps up this week. The last time an Arizona race ended this way, a town magistrate shuffled a deck of cards.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2026Watch researchers crawl inside a black bear den near Flagstaff
Arizona Game and Fish researchers entered a black bear den near Flagstaff, capturing rare video as part of a statewide study tracking bear populations.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 3, 2026Taiwan to open Phoenix cultural office amid TSMC growth
The office will support Taiwanese residents and companies in Arizona and New Mexico, expand education and trade ties, and connect with TSMC’s growth.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Central Arizona Project president says feds ‘bought the lies’ on Colorado River plan
Terry Goddard says Arizona should be outraged that the plan requires lower basin states to cut water use by 20% while upper basin states face none.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Arizona joins 22-state lawsuit to block federal insurance rule that would gut ACA protections
The Trump administration's own estimates project the rule will cause two million people to lose insurance coverage in 2027 and five million by 2030.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Surveillance video captures two armed robberies before Chandler police make arrest
Chalina Harrison, 39, faces four felony charges after Chandler police used license plate technology to track her to a second armed robbery on Arizona Avenue.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 31, 2026Weekend Valley construction closes lanes on Loop 101, Loop 202 and SR 51
Widening and paving projects will close lanes Friday night through Monday morning. ADOT has posted detours.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 31, 2026Pocket Fire burn scar keeps Slide Rock swimming area closed through September
Flash flooding and Pocket Fire debris will keep Slide Rock's swim area closed through September, but trails and picnic areas remain open.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Katie Hobbs won’t debate Andy Biggs in governor’s race
Hobbs' campaign says direct voter engagement is more effective, but the governor hasn't debated an opponent since 2018. Biggs has also skipped debates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Man indicted on murder charge in fatal shooting at Phoenix gas station
Jaheime Brown faces a second-degree murder charge after a confrontation at a Phoenix gas station left Julio Osife Diaz dead. He is being held on a $1 million bond.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 30, 2026Phoenix tourism hits record $13.4 billion in visitor spending in 2025
The Phoenix metro welcomed 47.7 million visitors in 2025, with total economic impact reaching $23.6 billion, a Tourism Economics report found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Scottsdale bistro Campo to close permanently after 5 years
The restaurant and bar was best known for its house-made pastas and cooking classes. It's final service is Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2026Wrongful death lawsuit alleges Arizona ignored 19 abuse reports before killing of 10-year-old
The mother's wrongful death lawsuit says DCS returned the girl to her abusers even after she fled to a gas station for help and a hospital reported suspected abuse.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jul 29, 2026Yassamin Ansari calls for closure of Texas ICE detention center after oversight visit
The Arizona congresswoman visited the Texas ICE facility and called conditions for detained women, children and families "nothing short of horrific."