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
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.
Make-A-Wish families awarded trip of a lifetime to Disney World via American Airlines
Multiple families from the Valley board a flight to Disney World thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation where they will enjoy a week away from daily challenges.
"Doomsday" mom represents herself in court | Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial l Day 2
In Arizona, Vallow Daybell is accused of planning the death of her then-husband, Charles Vallow, in 2019. It was allegedly motivated by Vallow Daybell's religious beliefs, and a $1 million life insurance policy that Charles owned.
Buckeye mobile home fire leaves man in critical condition
A man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after a fire broke out overnight at a mobile home park near Apache and Yuma Roads.
Businesses buy 1,200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies from Phoenix area girl
A group of Valley small businesses have teamed up to help the community, and this year, they bought 1,200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies from a Phoenix area girl.
Bill to fund repairs at Chase Field moves through Arizona Legislature
A bill to fund repairs at Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, continues to move forward in the state legislature, despite strong objections from Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.
Artificial intelligence to be used in Arizona's wildfire defense
Artificial intelligence is giving fire officials and APS a chance to better prevent the spread of fires, and protect the community.