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Karen Edwards
Originally from southern Ontario, Karen Edwards moved out west after completing her journalism diploma at Durham College. She first began reporting in northern Alberta for a small town newspaper. The busy two-person newsroom taught Karen the importance of accurate and fast reporting. Now working for iNFO News, she is excited to report in a larger community. Karen has written for all kinds of news, including education, crime and mental health. Her background also includes video journalism and documentary production.
iN VIDEO: Take a virtual tour in a vintage World War II plane over Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Two Second World War vintage aircrafts were heard flying over Kamloops and the…
Kamloops man asking for public help finding stolen orthotic leg
KAMLOOPS — Grant Gunnarson was looking for a fresh start and decided Kamloops was the right…
Kamloops MMA fighter subdues man who stole his truck
KAMLOOPS — Thieves are often looking for easy pickings, so stealing a truck from a…
Kamloops filmmakers to premiere Ryan Shtuka documentary next week
KAMLOOPS — Heather Shtuka hopes the release of her son's documentary will raise more awareness…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Trail camera captures different animals passing through B.C. meadow
This B.C. meadow seemed to attract all different types of animals. This week's Wild Wednesday…
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP locate missing man
UPDATE: 7:33 a.m. Wednesday July 10, 2019 KAMLOOPS — Police have located a man who…
Kamloops man uses disability to fuel passion for speed
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops man who became a paraplegic nearly 30 years ago fuels his…
More human remains expected to be found at Kamloops construction site
KAMLOOPS — Ancestral human remains discovered last week along a downtown Kamloops construction project came…
UPDATE: Fatal crash that shut down northbound lanes of Highway 5 under investigation
KAMLOOPS – One of the drivers involved in the crash on Highway 5 just outside…
Six-month sentence ‘unfit’ for Kamloops man who paid young girl in food, cash for nude photos
KAMLOOPS — Crown prosecutors are appealing the six-month sentence handed a Kamloops man who admitted…
Former Kamloops dog groomer to be sentenced on animal cruelty charges
KAMLOOPS — A former Kamloops dog groomer who pleaded guilty to one count of animal…
Tethered dogs in Kamloops truck spark online controversy
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops woman was on her way to enjoy Canada Day celebrations yesterday…
iN VIDEO: A replay of Canada Day fireworks in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Just in case you missed the Canada Day fireworks last night, here's a little recap…
‘Not a good idea’ to buy gold jewellery in parking lot, Salmon Arm RCMP warn
SALMON ARM — Police in Salmon Arm are reminding the public not to purchase gold…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops woman featured in Tim Hortons commercial
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops woman was recently featured in a special Tim Hortons commercial. Danica…
New chairlift will open more ski terrain at Sun Peaks near Kamloops
SUN PEAKS — Sun Peaks ski resort officials have announced the details to replace the…
WILD WEDNESDAY: It’s breeding season for B.C.’s black bear
Breeding season for black bears throughout B.C. occurs in late May and June. That means…
Sentence appealed for Kamloops man who exchanged pizza for nude photos of a teen
KAMLOOPS — Crown prosecutors have appealed the sentence for a Kamloops man who pleaded guilty…
Kelowna RCMP arrest dozens in undercover drug trafficking investigation
KELOWNA — An undercover police investigation into drug trafficking in Kelowna has resulted in dozens…
UPDATE: Fatal crash on Trans-Canada near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM — One person is dead after a fatal collision west of Salmon Arm…
Injured bobcat to be released back into the wild in South Okanagan
KAMLOOPS — An injured young bobcat that's been recovering at the B.C. Wildlife Park after…
Plans for a Kamloops photoshoot went awry, court hears in sexual assault trial
KAMLOOPS — A Penticton man was found guilty Monday of a 2017 sexual assault of…
RCMP looking for witnesses to attack that left a B.C. child seriously injured
ASHCROFT— RCMP officers are investigating an incident that left a four-year-old boy with serious but…
WILD WEDNESDAY: An up-close look at B.C.’s yellow-bellied marmot
The yellow-bellied marmot is a large rodent found throughout B.C.'s Interior. They normally stick to…