Irene Snyder
Irene is an Emmy-award winning reporter who joined the FOX10 news team in September 2020. She is very excited to be reporting out here in the desert!
Irene last worked as a reporter at WFMZ-TV in the Allentown/Berks County/Philadelphia area. There she covered several national stories including the search for a missing Amish teenager, and the controversy surrounding an Allentown police officer videotaped kneeling on a man’s head, as well as the Black Lives Matter protests that followed.
Some of her favorite stories at the station included interviewing a 98-year-old Girl Scout, and traveling to New York City to witness a WWII veteran receive a Legion of Honor Award. Irene received a Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Award for that story.
In September 2020, Irene also received an Emmy award for telling the story of Doris the "Unknown Angel," who inspires tragedy victims to never lose hope.
Prior to WFMZ, Irene worked as a multimedia journalist/digital media producer at Lancaster Online, where she anchored news updates, wrote/shot/edited online stories, produced podcasts, and hosted online shows. One of her favorite shows, which she started up herself, called "Shout Out Lancaster" allowed Irene the opportunity to highlight service work in the community.
Irene grew up in Lancaster County, PA, where most of her family still lives. She graduated summa cum laude from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and Sociology/Anthropology. While still in school, she received a first-place award in the Society of Collegiate Journalists’ feature news package competition, and was also recognized by the college with multiple awards including the Communications Excellence Award, Points of Distinction Award, and two Distinguished Student Awards. In February of 2019, her research was published in the academic journal, Journalism.
In her spare time, Irene loves to sing, as well as play piano and the ukulele. She enjoys performing at fundraisers in the community, and in 2019 she sang the national anthem for the Lancaster Barnstormers. Irene also enjoys reading (anything by Jane Austen, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling or Charlotte Bronte) kayaking, hiking, and spending time with family. Irene is Greek Orthodox and loves making Greek food/pastries (OPA!).
With the understanding that each person has a story to share and lives to touch, Irene wants to learn as many of these stories as possible. Share your story with her at Irene.snyder@foxtv.com!
The latest from Irene Snyder
Wrong-way driver killed in I-17 crash: DPS
I-17 southbound is back open at 7th Avenue in Phoenix following a deadly wrong-way crash.
Phoenix Zoo lion cubs Azizi and Jasiri celebrate their first birthdays
The Phoenix Zoo celebrated the birthday of their two lion cubs on June 3, complete with cupcakes and a chorus of "Happy Birthday" for the young cubs.
Arizona weather forecast: Rainy June continues on Monday in Phoenix
We're off to a wet start in the month of June this year, and we'll see more rain on Monday before the wet weather gives way to sunshine.
Friends, family attend sunrise hike to honor Hannah Moody
Community members gathered to mourn the loss of Hannah Moody, who was found dead near Gateway Trailhead over a week ago.
Scottsdale Police announce arrest of 'South American Theft Group' members
Seven members of an alleged "South American Theft Group" (SATG) were arrested for two burglaries in the Valley. They are also accused of burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington.
Memorial Day: People gather for annual ceremony at National Memorial Cemetery in north Phoenix
The event, which is held every year, brought hundreds of people to the north Phoenix memorial cemetery. "The whole community comes together, and we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice," said the cemetery's director.
Tempe turns on photo enforcement cameras: Here's what drivers need to know
Here's what drivers who visit the East Valley should know, as the City of Tempe turns on over a dozen photo enforcement cameras at various intersections.
Glendale shooting injures several people; police call scene 'chaotic'
Three people died and five others were hurt during a shooting at a Glendale restaurant near 57th and Glendale avenues. The police department called the scene "chaotic."
1 killed in Mesa U.S. 60 crash
One person died at the hospital following a crash early Tuesday morning along the eastbound lanes of the U.S. 60 at Sossaman Road.
'I forgive you': Mother of teen killed by Buckeye driver begs for answers
It's been almost five years since 16-year-old Anaiah Walker was struck and killed in Buckeye. No suspect has been found. A reward of more than $10,000 is being offered by Silent Witness.