Katie Love joined the WSLS 10 team in October 2012 as a digital journalist. She grew up in Florida and spent high school and college in Texas. Katie may have to buy her first winter coat living in the Roanoke Valley, but she is excited to explore the Commonwealth.
Katie is a proud TCU Horned Frog. She graduated with a broadcast journalism degree and a minor in theater and sociology. In college, she interned with the TODAY show and MSNBC in D.C., NBC5 and the CW33 in Dallas, and the South Florida Today Show in Miami.
Katie got her official start as a reporter/fill-in anchor in Joplin, Missouri covering one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. She also spent several months as a morning weather anchor, believe it or not!
In her spare time she enjoys reading, spinning, improv comedy, and everything and anything about Tina Fey.
She is excited to be the eyes and ears for WSLS viewers. She welcomes and encourages any story ideas to be sent to her e-mail.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:08:20 GMT
In a five to two vote, Roanoke City Council decided to delay the decision to increase council members salary by 28.5%.and the mayor's salary by 15%. Monday was suppose to be the second and final vote
In a five to two vote, Roanoke City Council decided to delay the decision to increase council members salary by 28.5%.and the mayor's salary by 15%.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:56:36 GMT
Roanoke City Council's honored Deputy Fire Chief Ralph Tartaglia for his service on Monday. The council recognized Tartaglia for nearly four decades of service. Tartag will retire at the end of June. "Chief
Friday, June 14 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-06-15 03:11:58 GMT
Hand in hand and arm in arm, thousands of people walked on the athletic fields in Roanoke for Relay for Life. "I'm a five year survivor," Lauren Bush says. Lauren Bush was just five years old when she
People from across our region came out to show their support in the battle against cancer.
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:43:21 GMT
The sky quickly turned dark Thursday afternoon, with rain falling hard and wind whipping almost as loud as thunder. Mother nature had no mercy, especially on a house in Blacksburg. The owner is 84-year-old
Mother nature had no mercy, especially on a house in Blacksburg. The owner is 84-year-old Russell Cupp.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 10:22 PM EDT2013-06-12 02:22:12 GMT
You can see tire after tire slashed in Southeast Roanoke. It's a senseless act many people in our community are calling "just down-right evil." "I'm not really sure why someone would hurt someone who
You can see tire after tire slashed in Southeast Roanoke. It's a senseless act many people in our community are calling "just down-right evil." That's why leaders from Berglund Automotive Group decided to help.
Monday, June 10 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-06-11 02:42:16 GMT
Volunteers from God's Pit Crew got a warm welcome after finally returning home. Many of them already back at work, with only one day of rest, but still not forgetting what they left behind. "It felt
Volunteers from God's Pit Crew got a warm welcome after finally returning home. Many of them already back at work, with only one day of rest, but still not forgetting what they left behind.
Thursday, June 6 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-06-07 03:16:43 GMT
An app specifically designed to target the business community in our area is now available. It's called 'The Grapevine.' It was created by two local real estate agents, Richard Wellford and Bryan Musselwhite.
The app is specifically designed to target the business community.
Thursday, June 6 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-06-07 03:08:32 GMT
For the second year in a row, "Area Development Magazine" recognized Roanoke as having a strong workforce. The magazine's list of "Leading Locations for 2013," ranks cities based on the size and skill
For the second year in a row, "Area Development Magazine" recognized Roanoke as having a strong workforce. The Star City was ranked 16th among mid-size cities and 32nd out of all 380 metro areas.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-06-06 03:45:40 GMT
The community continues to show support for the recovery of a severely malnourished horse named Shotgun. Wednesday afternoon, the Roanoke Civic Center management presented the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue
Wednesday afternoon, the Roanoke Civic Center management presented the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue with a $600 check.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-06-06 03:35:40 GMT
Ashley Rodriguez's family released a statement to WSLS Wednesday. Investigators found Ashley's body at Allegheny Memorial Park cemetery in May. "The Family of Ashley K. Rodriguez would like to thank
Investigators found Ashley's body at Allegheny Memorial Park cemetery in May.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-06-06 03:28:01 GMT
The Roanoke Prevention Alliances narrows in on the reasons why people are choosing to drink and drive. Alex Kevorkian says he always has a plan if he'd's going to drink downtown. "A friend of mine was
So far this year, Roanoke Police have increased their driving under the influence arrests by 10% for people 21 to 24, where they've seen the most problem.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-06-05 03:31:13 GMT
Roanoke City Council set aside $2 million dollars for the future of broadband internet in our region. Bringing a stronger internet connection to the Roanoke Valley has been in the works for years. Now,
Bringing a stronger Internet connection to the Roanoke Valley has been in the works for years. Now, with new money, a Broadband Authority is being established.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-06-05 03:28:46 GMT
A campaign to bring faster Internet to Downtown Blacksburg is gaining major momentum. In one space in Downtown Blacksburg, there's more than twelve start-up companies, depending on the Internet to make
The project is only a few thousand dollars short of bringing a gigabit and free WIFI to Downtown Blacksburg.
