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.
Karen Snyder
Surveys Show Improved Deer Numbers In The Black Hills
Deer Hunters heading out to the Black Hills can expect better than anticipated numbers of animals this fall.
In a recent survey, Wyoming Game and Fish biologists and wardens counted about 30 percent more white-tailed compared to last year, despite drought and the effects of disease...
Voter Registration Up 20,000 Since August, Says Secretary Of State
The number of registered voters on the eve of the state’s general election is just under 239,000. Secretary of State Max Maxfield says that's about 55 percent of the voting age population in Wyoming and represents an increase of over 20,000 since the primaries in August...
Forest Service Waives Fees For Veterans Day
This coming weekend is the Veterans Day holiday weekend and in honor of military service personnel who put their lives on the line, the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at most of its day use recreation sites.
Larry Sandoval is spokesman for the Medicine Bow National Forest offices...
Early Voting, A Popular Option In Natrona County
Early voting continues until 5pm on Monday afternoon and Natrona County Clerk, Renee Vitto describes it as a perfect option for busy people, "I have my employees vote early cause I need them all on election day."
This year's turnout for early voting compares with 2008, when, Vitto says, there were 6888 early ballots...
Casper Mountain Rehab Focus of ROTC-BLM Public Lands Day
Areas of Casper Mountain burned in the Sheep Herder Hill Fire will get some rehabilitation this Saturday.
Bureau of Land Management Forester, Cindy Allen, says its a National Public Lands Day event and a joint effort with Natrona County High School ROTC and the public...
Wyoming Medical Center Featured Speakers At Patient Safety Summit [AUDIO]
On Friday leaders from Wyoming Medical Center (WMC) will serve as the featured luncheon speakers at the first-ever statewide Wyoming Patient Safety Summit. The event, hosted by the Wyoming Medical Society and the Wyoming Hospital Association, focuses on improved patient safety measures in healthcare settings...
For Beef Producers The Squeeze Is On
Cattle producers are caught in a squeeze right now with fewer calves that they have to pay more for, along with very high corn prices. USDA Livestock analyst, Shayle Shagham says many producers have gone through a series of losses, as have meat packers...
District Seeks Comment On Proposed New Graduation Requirements
Changes to graduation requirements for Natrona County School District high schoolers are open for public comment and district officials hope to hear from folks in the community before they make final recommendations.
Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Mark Mathern says they want to hear comment on proposed changes to math and science as well adjustments to P...
Casper Mountain Racers Ski And Bike Swap Next Week
A little over a week to the 2012 Casper Mountain Racers Ski and Bike swap.
If you have equipment you want to sell, organizers advise bringing it to the Hall of Champions, at the Natrona County Fairgrounds next Thursday, November 8th, between 9am and noon.
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“Make Sure It’s Real”; Health Department Tips On Identifying Official Birth Certificates
Tips on spotting a real “Birth Certificate” versus a souvenir come from the Wyoming Department of Health after receiving multiple calls from folks who presented unofficial paperwork when applying for a new driver's license. Last year the Department of Transportation started calling for additional official I...