Loudon County, TN (WOKI) The school year barely underway, students at one Loudon County school will get a day off tomorrow, Tuesday, August 8 thanks to Mother Nature. Though they are “still assessing [the] damage,” Loudon County School system officials say Loudon High School will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 8 due to damage associated…… MORE
An investigation is underway after Police are involved in a chase this morning involving a stolen garbage truck which takes authorities through three counties. WVLT reporting Sevierville Police say that it started just after 7:00 A.M. this morning with the stolen garbage truck running from officers in Knox County. That truck continued south on Chapman…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Spraying for mosquitos will occur after West Nile Virus is detected in West Knoxville. Knox County Health Department officials say roads in the West Hills neighborhood will be treated next week after the presence of West Nile Virus was detected. Spraying will take place on Tuesday, August 8, weather permitting, from 9:00…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help in identifying suspects after power tools were taken from Knox County maintenance vehicles on Sunday. The power tools were stolen from three maintenance vehicles parked at the Knox County Maintenance Yard on E. Fifth Avenue on July 30. Photos shared by Knoxville Police appear…… MORE
A federal jury convicts a Knoxville man on multiple child sex charges. Authorities say 67-year-old Glenn Glatz used a social media site to convince a 13-year-old and 14-year-old girl to send him pictures of themselves. The U.S. Department of Justicesays Glatz was convicted of four counts of production of child pornography and various other child…… MORE
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) Four people are arrested Thursday in Monroe County on suspicion of drug trafficking. Officials with the Sheriff’s Office say MCSO Narcotics and Criminal Investigative Division Detectives, with the help of Monroe County SWAT, searched a home on Southgate Road after receiving several tips about drug trafficking in the area. After the…… MORE
Police called to the 2600 block of Copeland Street last night and found 22-year-old Joseph Norris who had been shot multiple times. Officers treated him at the scene until he was taken to the hospital where he died. Police believe the suspect is 18-year-old Logan Norris and believe the shooting followed a domestic, physical altercation…… MORE
Editor’s Note: Some images in this story may be disturbing to viewers. Sevierville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) UPDATE: Representatives for Jayell Ranch Family Park provided a statement to WVLT News following coverage of their horses: Since Jayell Ranch Family Adventure Park’s start in 2011, we have prided ourselves on providing to our visitors a safe…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Campbell County involving a pedestrian hit on Interstate 75 North at mile marker 139. Authorities were called to the scene earlier this morning near Eagle Rock Campground and one lane of I75 North was closed but has reopened. This is the second pedestrian-involved crash on I-75…… MORE
A Knoxville firefighter is injured while battling an early morning house fire on Louise Avenue in East Knoxville. KFD Crews say the structure was fully involved when they arrived just after 5:30 this morning. The house was unoccupied. One firefighter is being treated for a heat related injury. Please use caution if you are traveling…… MORE
