Sam Luther is a reporter based in Knoxville, Tennessee. With a focus on local news, he covers a range of topics including community events, crime, human interest stories, and local government. Sam's work has been featured in WVLT, WBXX, and WMTV NBC 15.
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Sam Luther's coverage is mainly focused on local news, with an emphasis on family and relationships, crime, and public safety. Pitches should center around providing insights or personal stories related to local events in Tennessee, particularly Knoxville. Sources who can provide expert analysis or first-hand accounts of evolving stories such as crime incidents or community events are likely to resonate well.
Given Sam’s focus on breaking news and evolving stories within his local area, timely pitches that offer unique perspectives from individuals involved in these events would be most effective. Additionally, experts in fields related to public safety and education might find opportunities for commentary through outreach efforts.
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By: Sam Luther, Andrew McMunn
Published Sep. 1, 2024 at 9:28 PM GMT+2 | Updated seconds ago KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A family in Tennessee is dealing with a rare disease for a second time.
Matthew Curtin was diagnosed with stage four kidney disease and has been on the kidney recipient list for years.
Christy Collins started the event in memory of her daughter, who died from fentanyl poisoning.
Ward Williams, 29, died last week after a long battle with cancer. Published Sep. 5, 2024 at 4:46 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
The Jr. Rescue Squad is open to anybody 13 to 18 years old who is interested in a career as a first responder.
More than 50 threats of violence have been reported to local law enforcement in East Tennessee surrounding schools and students.
Brynlee Henderson had been hospitalized for nearly a week due to the La Crosse virus.
By: Sam Luther, Andrew McMunn
Brynlee Henderson is one of only a few in the state who has been infected with the La Crosse virus so far in 2024.
By: Sam Luther
Dario Antonucci is an Army veteran who served in Burma during WWII and now lives in Knoxville.
By: Sam Luther
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A woman in Jefferson County who told people she was someone helping care for dogs is being charged with 55 counts of animal cruelty after 68 dogs were taken away from her home on Monday.
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