
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
1 person shot multiple times in west Phoenix
An investigation is underway after police say a person was shot multiple times near 51st Avenue and Indian School Road.
Lake Pleasant offers cool escape from Arizona's heat
With summer in full swing and triple-digit temperatures here to stay, many Arizonans are heading to the lake to beat the heat. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
"Leopard dog" rescued from Arizona's extreme heat finds a "furever" home
"Rainbow Brite," a dog found in severe heat distress with nine puppies, is now recovering and up for adoption at the Arizona Humane Society. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
Woman and her dog killed by hit-and-run drivers; Phoenix PD believe 2 vehicles were involved
A woman and her dog were killed by separate hit-and-run drivers on July 11 near 51st Avenue and Elwood Street, police said.
St. Mary's Food Bank trucks much-needed supplies to Oak Ridge Fire
St. Mary's Food Bank dispatched a tractor-trailer filled with essential supplies to the Navajo Nation on Tuesday. The delivery aims to provide relief to those impacted by the Oak Ridge Fire, including firefighters.
Soldier's Best Friend program helps change veterans' lives
Soldier's Best Friend pairs veterans struggling with PTSD or traumatic brain injuries with support dogs. Two veterans are sharing how their canine companions have changed their lives.
Westbound Loop 202 reopens after crash near McDowell Road
A crash caused the partial closure of Loop 202 and a wrong-way driver may have played a role in the collision. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
Unsheltered community, their pets at the focus of heat-relief efforts
AZ Blue, the Arizona Pet Project and AAWL are teaming up to help animals who belong to unsheltered people. They are experiencing tough conditions in the summer months, so the kits are essential in keeping their furry friends safe in extreme heat.
'No Kings' protest: Anti-Trump rally held in downtown Phoenix on June 14
Thousands made their voices heard outside the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday morning, protesting against President Donald Trump's policies, at the forefront of issues of immigration.
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.