Edsitty And Shone To Anchor Phoenix Morning News
Charly Edsitty and Colton Shone are set to host Good Morning Arizona starting October 19.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Native American
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Beginning October 19, Navajo Nation members Charly Edsitty and Colton Shone will serve as co-anchors for the program Good Morning Arizona. The morning show airs on weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. on both KTVK-TV Channel 3 and KPHO-TV Channel 5.
Why it matters
The pairing aims to increase representation for the Indigenous community in Phoenix and across Arizona. By bringing these anchors to the morning slot, the station seeks to elevate diverse voices in local television.
Colton Shone, who has been with the station since 2022, holds three Emmy Awards. Charly Edsitty joins the Phoenix program after completing an eight-year tenure working in Houston.
The players
Charly Edsitty
She is a member of the Navajo Nation who previously spent eight years working as a journalist in Houston.
Colton Shone
He is a three-time Emmy Award winner and member of the Navajo Nation who has worked for the stations since 2022.
Mary Kim Titla
She is a veteran broadcaster who worked at KPNX for 12 years and began her career in 1985.
Andy Harvey
He was a notable local broadcaster who worked in Arizona media before his death in 2012.
The details
The program provides morning news coverage to residents across the Phoenix area. Edsitty and Shone represent the Navajo Nation and join a legacy of local Indigenous broadcasters, including Mary Kim Titla and the late Andy Harvey.
Timeline
1985 marked the start of Mary Kim Titla's broadcasting career.
Andy Harvey passed away in 2012.
Colton Shone joined the staff at KTVK and KPHO in 2022.
The new co-anchoring schedule begins on Oct. 19, 2026.
Culture Shift
This move continues the historical trend of Indigenous broadcasters in Arizona media, following the professional paths carved by predecessors like Mary Kim Titla and Andy Harvey. It reflects a broader shift toward inclusive representation in local newsrooms across the country.
Residents in the Phoenix area can watch the new anchor team on KTVK and KPHO starting at 4:30 a.m. on weekdays. The change impacts the daily routine of early morning viewers who rely on these specific local channels for their news coverage.
The takeaway
This change highlights the ongoing efforts to diversify television talent in major metropolitan markets. Viewers interested in local media representation can look forward to seeing these new anchors starting later this month.
What happens next
The formal start of the new co-anchoring team is scheduled for October 19, 2026.
Further reading
For more on regional cultural developments, visit the Native American news section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AZ Central.
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