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
- Research
- The 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
- Misc. Fellowships, grants & scholarships
Social Media Profiles
- X: @daviivers
- BlueSky: @daviivers
- Instagram: @welivethere_
- Threads: @welivethere_
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Arizona man convicted of threatening to assassinate President Trump at his inauguration
A federal jury convicted an Arizona man of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in documents filed at federal courthouses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Family sues Chandler over fatal police shooting of man in mental health crisis
A wrongful death claim targets Chandler after a fatal police encounter, raising questions about use of force and department accountability.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jun 10, 2026Warren Petersen says $18.29B budget is ‘99%’ what Republicans wanted
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen says the new $18.29B state budget delivers Trump tax cuts, protects school choice and funds public safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Phoenix adopts new plan to fight food deserts as nearly half the city lacks fresh-food access
Nearly half of Phoenix residents live in a food desert. The City Council's new five-year plan tackles access, zoning, urban farming and waste reduction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run on US 60/Grand Avenue in Glendale
Glendale police arrested Oscar Zavala-Salazar on felony hit-and-run charges in the Grand Avenue crash that killed 25-year-old Mayah Telles Monday.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Maricopa County supervisor rips Justin Heap’s staff over ballot scanner removal ahead of midterms
Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee called Justin Heap staff's scanner removal 'ham-handed' as Maricopa County election rift intensifies with criminal probe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Woman arrested after threatening Mesa motel guests with knife, kicking firefighter
A woman accused of threatening guests and employees with a knife at a Mesa motel on Tuesday morning was arrested after a SWAT standoff, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2026APS president echoes old pitch when defending rate hike
APS CEO Ted Geisler defends the proposed rate hike, saying current rates are 'pretty outdated' as costs for poles, transformers and cable soar.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jun 5, 2026Five freeway projects squeeze Phoenix traffic into tight detours this weekend
Five freeway closures on SR 51, Loop 202, I-17 and Loop 101 will squeeze Phoenix traffic from Friday night through Monday morning, ADOT says.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2026Peoria therapist accused of abusing nonverbal 5-year-old at autism treatment facility
A man reportedly caught on camera kicking a 5-year-old child in the face was arrested Thursday, according to the Peoria Police Department.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jun 5, 2026Pinal County attorney disputes predecessor’s claim that he looked into Mark Lamb allegations
Despite former county attorney's claims of a "cursory investigation," a Pinal County review found no reports, interviews or records tied to Mark Lamb.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Three Democrats debate how to flip Arizona’s deep red 5th Congressional District
Three Democrats sparred over moderation vs. structural change in their first CD5 primary debate, each pitching a different path to flip the red seat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Maricopa County attorney eyes charges against parents as Preston’s Law cases surge
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell says prosecutors will eye charges against parents as teen violence cases under Preston's Law top 63 and climbing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2026FAA orders ground delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport over air traffic controller shortage
Staffing shortages at Phoenix Sky Harbor prompted the FAA to limit arrivals to 36 per hour Thursday evening, with delays averaging up to 74 minutes.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Zipps Sports Grill hiring manager sentenced to 5 months in federal prison for identity fraud
A Zipps Sports Grill manager who oversaw illegal hiring across 14 Valley locations was sentenced to five months in federal prison for identity fraud.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Immigration judge dismisses case against Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo
An immigration judge on Wednesday dismissed removal proceedings against Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2026WATCH: Scottsdale family finds bobcat and cubs living in their attic
A Scottsdale family heard crashes in their attic. A wildlife specialist found a bobcat and her cubs had moved in through a hole in the roof.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 3, 2026Mark Lamb’s GOP rival pitches ‘America First’ agenda as controversy engulfs front-runner
With Mark Lamb mired in sexual impropriety allegations, GOP rival Daniel Keenan is casting himself as the "most effective pro-Trump" choice.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2026SAFE Alert canceled for 70-year-old Phoenix man who left home with walker
SAFE Alert canceled for James Lyons, Sr., who went missing near 43rd and Myrtle in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jun 2, 2026Arizona lawmakers urge halt to plan that would close Tucson tribal health office
Arizona lawmakers urge IHS to halt plans to close the Tucson tribal health office, warning the move could disrupt care for 28,000 Native patients.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2026Fire breaks out at Tempe home just hours after police end standoff, cause unclear
A Tempe fire broke out hours after a Mesa police barricade at the same home. Now the ATF and multiple agencies are investigating the suspicious blaze.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Jun 2, 2026Arizona Chamber leader says computers should join state’s five C’s
Arizona Chamber CEO Danny Seiden says computers should join Arizona's five C's as one of the state's economic pillars.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026Suspect charged in deadly Phoenix shooting allegedly sparked by argument
A Phoenix man faces second-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing another man during an argument in west Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2026AG Kris Mayes sues health insurers over alleged price-fixing scheme
AG Kris Mayes accuses eight major health insurers of using a price fixing scheme to underpay doctors and stick patients with bigger bills.