Charly Edsitty
From wildfires to snow storms to serial shootings, Charly has covered all the major breaking news stories coming out of Arizona. She shoots, writes and edits all of her stories and enjoys working both in front and behind the camera.
During her time working at the station's northern Arizona bureau in Flagstaff, Charly was in the middle of some of the state's largest snow storms and wildfires. She also provided leading coverage of the deadly campus shooting at Northern Arizona University and the murder of American humanitarian Kayla Mueller by ISIS.
While in Phoenix, Charly dug into documents surrounding the deadly "serial street shooter" and broke several major developments in an ongoing sexual assault investigation involving a prominent high school football team.
As a proud member of the Navajo Nation, one of the largest Native American tribes in the country, Charly also shined a light onto the many overlooked issues affecting tribal communities, including a piece focused on missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Charly graduated from Baylor University with a degree in print journalism and is also a former White House Intern. She is a member of the Native American Journalists Association and is happy to be back in the great state of Texas. Sic 'Em Bears!
Charly's Stories
Mom, family members have emotional outburst as couple charged in twins' deaths appear in court
Court paperwork details numerous injuries of 5-week-old twins, which prosecutors say were committed by their parents before the babies were found dead in their apartment.
Retired Humble ISD athletic director denies sexual harassment claims
Humble ISD said the former athletic director, who is denying the allegations, submitted his retirement the day before the school board was set to decide his future with the district.
Mastermind behind 'elaborate immigration plot' charged with murder in accomplice's death, police say
William Winfrey is accused of plotting a scheme, along with Rasshauud Scott, to help a couple obtain immigration visas to work in the US. But the plot turned deadly when a bystander shot and killed Scott.
Gulfton community awarded $43 million federal grant for infrastructure improvements
"These projects were asked for back in 2003," Tammy Rodriguez, the president of the Gulfton Citizens Advisory Council, said. "It's 21 years later, and now we are here."
NFL QB Jalen Hurts covers funeral costs for North Shore student athlete Jarvon Coles, family says
At the funeral services for 18-year-old star athlete Jarvon Coles, a video message was played from the former Channelview High School and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, passing on his condolences to the grieving family.
HISD superintendent says jobs of 117 principals were never threatened for low performance scores
Superintendent Miles said the principals were selected based on scores from a proficiency screening that primarily focused on student achievement and quality of instruction.
Child rushed to hospital with severe burns after fire rips though Deer Park mobile home: Officials
The child, who family members said is a young girl, was rushed to the hospital via Life Flight. Firefighters said two pets were found dead inside the mobile home.
Fort Bend County announces project to preserve African American historic site near Kendleton
The new park and memorial will include historic cemeteries, walking trails, a Juneteenth plaza, and a monument to revitalize what was one of the first freedmen towns in Texas.
Suspect legally purchased rifle used in Lakewood Church shooting, HPD says
Police say the shootout between 36-year-old suspect Genesse Moreno and authorities lasted less than 12 minutes. Her 7-year-old son, who was caught in that crossfire, is fighting for his life, police said.
Shots fired, injuring Cadillac passenger on Southwest Freeway during rush hour
The situation is murky, at best, with police acknowledging that they don't know if the shots that injured one man were fired from inside or outside the vehicle.