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One Person is Dead, Multiple Medical Helicopters Called to Monroe County Head-On Accident
Update: A head-on crash in Monroe County leaves one person dead, others flown to hospital by helicopter.This morning’s accident happened on Highway 68 near Frontier Road in the Christianburg nei...
Apr 18, 2023
Shooting Suspect Turns Himself into Knoxville Police
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville police say the suspect in a weekend shooting in the Old City has turned himself in.27 year-old Walter Hill wanted for attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault...
Apr 17, 2023
Knoxville Police Identify Victim in West Knoxville Fatal Accident
Knoxville Police have identified the victim in a fatal accident on Pellissippi Parkway.Police say 29 year-old Anett Williams was riding an electric scooter in a travel lane when she was struck by a Fo...
Apr 13, 2023
An Investigation is Underway by KFD to Determine the Cause of a Fire at a Business on Sutherland Avenue
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire at a business on Sutherland Avenue.Crews called to Legends Auto last night after an employee said he found heavy smoke in the car bay...
Apr 12, 2023
Knoxville Police Asking for Help to Find a Man Wanted for Questioning in an Unsolved Murder
Knoxville Police are asking for help to find a man who is wanted for questioning in an unsolved murder.KPD investigators are looking for 37 year-old Duane Harris, 37 in regard to the unsolved murder o...
Apr 11, 2023
Investigators with the Knoxville Police Department Arrest a Suspected Arsonist
Investigators with the Knoxville Fire Department make an arrest in a suspicious fire.51 year-old Larry Hurst is charged with one count of Arson. KFD crews responded to fire on Holly Street at Hire Que...
Apr 10, 2023
Tennessee House of Representatives Holding a Special Hearing to Vote on a Resolution to Expel Three Members
Tomorrow, a special hearing will take place in the Tennessee State House to vote whether or not to expel three Democratic members for their role in a recent gun reform protest at the State Capitol.Hou...
Apr 05, 2023
FBI Officials say a Fugitive and Former Chief of Staff to Maryland’s Governor is Shot and Killed in West Knoxville
Photo courtesy of WVLTA fugitive and ex- chief of staff to Maryland’s Governor is shot and killed by FBI agents in West Knoxville.FBI officials confirm that an agent was involved in a shooting i...
Apr 04, 2023
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Overnight Fire in West Knoxville
Officials with the Knoxville Fire Department are investigating an overnight fire in West Knoxville.Crews called to a house on fire at the corner of Sanderson Road and Whedbee Road and found a detached...
Apr 03, 2023
Knoxville Police Asking for Help as they Investigate a Fatal Motorcycle-Involved Crash
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Western Avenue.It happened Wednesday night near University Avenue. Police believe the motorcycle wa...
Mar 31, 2023
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