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 WATER WATCH NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Rep. Juan Ciscomani blames Arizona Democrats for fumbling Colorado River negotiations
The congressman says Gov. Katie Hobbs and Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego squandered leverage by fighting the Trump administration.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 25, 2026Poll shows Democrats ahead in Arizona secretary of state, AG races; superintendent a toss-up
Adrian Fontes and Kris Mayes hold 6-point leads in secretary of state and AG races, while the superintendent contest is a toss-up with high undecided numbers.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Poll shows Katie Hobbs up 15 points over Andy Biggs as independents, women break for governor
Andy Biggs has secured just 70% of Republican voters while Gov. Katie Hobbs dominates among independents and women with the Nov. 3 election less than three months away.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 24, 2026Chemical manufacturer buys Tempe industrial facility for $6.1 million
The century-old Pennsylvania company bought the 25,807-square-foot facility as it relocates its Valley operations from Queen Creek.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2026Chandler official says aging pipes and inflation are behind proposed utility rate increase
The proposal would add about $5.73 a month to the average bill. Residents can weigh in at an Oct. 15 public hearing before the council's final vote.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Aug 21, 2026Arizona keeps legal options on the table after feds order historic Colorado River cuts
ADWR director says the state is keeping all legal options on the table after feds ordered Arizona to cut 760,000 acre-feet of river water per year.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 21, 2026Widening work on Loop 101 and Loop 202 among weekend Valley freeway closures
Closures on Loop 101, Loop 202, SR 51 and SR 347 run Friday night through Monday morning. Here are the detours to get around this weekend's projects.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Aug 21, 2026Arizona absorbs bulk of historic Colorado River cuts as Upper Basin states face none
The feds ordered the biggest water cuts the Colorado River has ever seen. Arizona will lose about half the Colorado River water that helps supply Phoenix and Tucson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2026Phoenix park named for César Chávez renamed Águila Park
The parks board approved the change after a council order to remove the labor leader's name from city facilities. Águila won a public survey.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2026Imagine Dragons, Counting Crows booked for the WM Phoenix Open concert
Counting Crows will open the Feb. 6 Concert in the Coliseum at TPC Scottsdale's 16th hole. Tickets for the 21-and-older show go on sale Aug. 27.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Aug 20, 2026Sen. Mark Kelly calls conditions aboard USS Lincoln ‘unacceptable,’ seeks visit to carrier
In a KTAR News exclusive, the Arizona senator also confirmed he's weighing a 2028 White House run after an Iowa swing: "Gabby and I talk about it, but I have not made a decision."
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 20, 2026Cox and Spectrum are merging. Here are the changes Phoenix customers will see
The Cox-Spectrum merger is complete. Here's what Phoenix and Tucson customers should know about new pricing, packaging and branding coming in September.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2026Arizona man sentenced to more than 7 years for killing relative during fist fight
Santiago Valencia Jr. admitted to killing a relative during a drunken fight at a Tucson home in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2026Arizona halts Salt River wild horse removals, orders genetic study
Gov. Katie Hobbs is giving researchers time to figure out if the 274-horse herd is large enough to survive long term.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2026Tucson police recruit fatally shot at home, masked gunmen at large
Pima County deputies are searching for two suspects and a gray Acura MDX after a 23-year-old recruit was killed and his fiancée was wounded at their Tucson home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2026Kim Kardashian-produced reality show set at Scottsdale baseball academy premieres Sept. 24
The series follows seven Valley families whose sons train at Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, focusing on conflicts among parents in the stands.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2026Arizona’s webcam-famous barn owls are expecting again
The pair drew more than 38,000 viewers this spring while raising five owlets. A second set of eggs is seen in only 10% of nests. Hatching starts soon.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Aug 17, 2026Kyrsten Sinema testifies about affair with bodyguard as ‘homewrecker’ lawsuit nears ruling
A single 13-word text message may decide whether the former Arizona senator faces a $75,000 lawsuit or walks away from it entirely.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 17, 2026Mesa Gateway posts back-to-back records as Allegiant adds winter flights
Allegiant reversed months of nationwide schedule cuts. The airport topped 2 million passengers for the second straight fiscal year.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Aug 17, 2026Extreme heat warning issued for Phoenix, highs up to 113 expected
Valley highs will run well above the normal 105 for mid-August, but forecasters say midweek monsoon storms could end the warning early for some.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2026SAFE Alert canceled for missing 21-year-old man last seen in Glendale
Abraham Cabrera was found safe after being going missing on Sunday night.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Aug 14, 2026Weekend road construction to slow Valley interstate traffic
Closures on Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, SR 51 and SR 347 will slow traffic from Friday night through Monday morning. Here are the detours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2026FAA investigates after two American Airlines flights used same call sign at Sky Harbor
Two Flight 2482s, one arriving, one departing, used the same call sign simultaneously. "It could have been disastrous," a controller said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2026Maricopa County sheriff calls for felony penalties for misuse of license plate reader data
Sheriff Jerry Sheridan wants state lawmakers to criminalize misuse of license plate reader data as officer abuse cases mount across the Valley.