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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.
Help needed to pay for injured dog’s medical costs: Kamloops SPCA
KAMLOOPS — Halston the dog was found unresponsive on the side of the road by…
Merritt couple says $25.9M lotto win couldn’t have come at better time
MERRITT — A couple from Merritt are still digesting the news after winning the $25.9…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Up-close look at moose during B.C. Interior winter
In this week's episode of Wild Wednesday, you get an up-close view of moose in…
RCMP arrest one of two Kamloops murder suspects in Langley
KAMLOOPS — A man wanted for the murder of a Kamloops man was arrested earlier…
Landlord stuck with bill after Kamloops RCMP damage home in raid
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops landlord is dealing with a high-priced list of repairs to his…
Why police are reaching out directly to drug dealers to calm the violence in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — As the Tournament Capital continues to come to grips with a spate of…
Man wanted for Kamloops kidnapping, robbery arrested near Penticton
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops suspect wanted in connection to a kidnapping and robbery case last…
UPDATE: RCMP locate missing Kamloops teenager
UPDATE: 8:24 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP have located a teenager…
Mother of Kamloops murder victim says ‘mistaken identity’ makes a difference
KAMLOOPS — Rex Gill was the type of kid who would pick his mom fresh…
Kamloops RCMP on the hunt for two murder suspects
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops are searching for two men after a murder in the…
Why police believe a Kamloops homicide victim may have been a case of mistaken identity
KAMLOOPS — The shooting of a Penticton man outside of a Kamloops hotel last month…
Here’s what you need to know about the recent violent crime in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops are dealing with the aftermath of several violent crimes and…
Two people injured in another Kamloops shooting
KAMLOOPS — Two people have been transported to the hospital after a shooting earlier this afternoon…
Center of Gravity not happening in Kelowna this year
KELOWNA — The annual Center of Gravity music festival won’t be happening in Kelowna this…
RCMP hope one year anniversary of Ryan Shtuka’s disappearance will generate tips
KAMLOOPS – Ryan Shtuka's parents renewed their calls today for anyone with information about their…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops landscaping company is melting away winter
KAMLOOPS – With all the snow over the last few days, snow removal services have…
Gastrointestinal illness now impacting Kamloops daycare
KAMLOOPS — Multiple facilities have been impacted by a viral stomach illness that started at…
Shtuka family returning to Sun Peaks to mark anniversary of Ryan’s disappearance
KAMLOOPS — It’s almost been a year since 20-year-old Ryan Shtuka went missing in the…
Close call for woman rescued from Kamloops garbage truck
KAMLOOPS – A woman sleeping in a dumpster ended up in a garbage truck and…
Kamloops councillor handed eight safety violations after stores robbed
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops business owner and city councillor is still picking up the pieces…
Man who lost everything still grateful for his new start in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — At nearly 70 years of age, Alfred Wilson has found himself in supportive…
Managing a supportive housing complex means preparing for every contingency
KAMLOOPS — It’s a typical scene in the front lobby of Mission Flats Manor, a…
How a young Shuswap woman is burning old ideas of who can be a firefighter
TAPPEN — Dispatch tones go off at the fire hall to signal someone requires fire…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Watch a pair of wild lynx caught on camera
A lot of work goes into setting up trail cameras out in the wilderness so…