Karen Snyder

Karen-Snyder
Sidestepped into radio from film and video. Arrived at Ktwo Radio News in 2007 following a stint in Television. Enjoy applying my story telling skills to the real world. Generally cover City and County government. Also like tracking energy and conservation issues.

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Wyoming Tonight
M-F 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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Possible Tularemia Case Triggers Health Dept Warning

Following a possible Tularemia diagnoses in a local dog, Natrona County health officials are encouraging folks to take precautions.

"What we wanted to do here at the health department was to take this opportunity to remind folks that Tularemia is here

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Candidate Filing Opens Tomorrow

Secretary of State Max Maxfield reminds potential candidates that the filing period opens Thursday, May 17th. If your interested in running for a federal, state, county or municipal office the filing period runs through Friday, June 1st

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Smoking Ordinance Passes First Reading

A five to three vote passed the first reading of a public indoor smoking ban for Casper.

It was long night with both sides of the issue well represented at Tuesday's Casper City Council meeting

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Mock Bio-Disaster Exercise Continues Across Wyoming

A mock biological disaster, "Operation Prairie Eagle", continues this week with emergency response partners across the state participating. The Exercise requires mass distribution of anti-biotics in the face of widespread anthrax contamination

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Casper, Natrona County To Create Shared Regional GIS Database

Moving forward on a shared geographic information data base for the city of Casper, Natrona County and all its municipalities should offer better data coordination, high quality mapping and cost savings

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1st Graders Gather Statewide For 2012 Wyoming Reads

Wyoming Reads, the state-wide literacy celebration, will bring about 1000 1st graders and accompanying adults to the Natrona County Public Library and the Nicolaysen Art Museum Tuesday. Wyoming Reads provides free books to 1st graders as part of the event

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Wyoming Rural Development Seeks Volunteers For Training

Anyone with an interest in maintaining and shaping the future of rural Wyoming is invited to attend a Wyoming Rural Development Council training workshop May 30th in Cheyenne.

Currently about 300 community assessment volunteers are part of the development council team who offer assistance in assessing community needs

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Outings To Promote A Biodiverse Wyoming

Get out onto the land and see areas of rare beauty in the company of those who know them best.

This year's free offerings from the Biodiversity Conservation Alliance take you into Wyoming's back country with expert guides who believe there are certain areas in the state that deserve to be prioritized for conservation

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Give Your Garden A Boost, “Composting 101″ At The Library

Interested in setting up composting in your back yard? If so, the Natrona County Public Library offers Composting 101 next Monday evening. Library Spokesperson Brenda Thompson says  Horticulturalist, Donna Cuin, from the Natrona County Agricultural Extension and Learning Center will present the seminar

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O-Negative Blood Types Asked To Roll Up Their Sleeve

O-negative blood, the most universal and therefore in greatest demand is running low at local United Blood Services outlets.

Lesli Asay, regional donor recruitment director says in emergencies, when there's no time to cross match blood, O-negative is what's used