Evan Lasek
Multimedia Journalist
Knoxville, TN
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Evan Lasek has been working at WVLT since August of 2023. He graduated from Penn State University in August of 2021 with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism, as well as a Certificate from the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism.
He is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and although he is from the Steel City, he is a huge Eagles fan.
Evan has played sports all of his life and has always dreamed of being in the sports industry to continue his love for athletics.
Before coming to Knoxville, Evan worked at WTAP in Parkersburg, WV as a sports anchor for two years.
Evan has always loved storytelling and loves having conversations with anybody he comes in contact with and is excited to tell the stories of everybody around Knoxville!
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Lady Vols basketball clinic and meet & greet hosted at Morristown Landing
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The University of Tennessee squares off with the University of Michigan in recycling competition
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HOLA Festival returns for 23rd straight year
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The state of Tennessee faced a housing crisis in 2023, but while the prices of homes are high, the actual issue is a lack of inventory.
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College football gamedays bring in lots of business for different companies
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Mobile payment company Square reported nationwide outages
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Inskip Flats cuts ribbon as new affordable living community opens up next month
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The Battle of Mogadishu celebrates its 30 year anniversary in Knoxville
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The Tennessee Valley Fair is back for its 103rd season with big plans to continue giving back to the community.
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Tennessee fans gather to watch Volunteers kickoff against Virginia
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The third Annual Blount Pride Fest takes place in Maryville.
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With Labor Day weekend approaching, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency officials are warning people who might head out to the water to be safe.
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60 Businesses in Downtown Knoxville looking for new workers
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Severe heat causes teams to be extra prepared
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Neyland Stadium reveals renovations ahead of college football season
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New and returning students begin the first day of classes Wednesday.
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Sunbright School honors high school student who passed away this past weekend
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Statewide bus tour advocating gun regulations stops in East Tennessee
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Knoxville's Community Development Corporation broke ground on brand new supportive housing development for veterans
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