The investigation continues after the Macon County Sheriff’s Office seize 26 large dogs, a small dog, five cats and two chinchillas from a property. The owners of the animals were arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a search of the property revealed the dogs were living in horrible conditions. The dogs were found living…… MORE
The next few weeks will be a problem for allergy sufferers in East Tennessee. Many pollens including Tree and Grass in Moderate to High levels and Knoxville is continually rated as one of the top ten allergy capitals in the U.S. One reason East Tennesseans suffer from allergies is The Great Smokey Mountain National Park…… MORE
Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle announces her much-anticipated US arena tour, set for fall 2023. The Kaleidescope Tour kicks off on September 6 in Memphis, TN with entirely new and innovative stage production. The 30-city run will take Daigle across the country – from New Jersey’s Prudential Center (October 20) to LA’s Crypto.com Arena (November 10), with stops in Boston, Atlanta, and Seattle as well as cities in which Daigle hasn’t performed in nearly four years,…… MORE
Knoxville City Council approves a bill giving over a million dollars build the new real time crime center. The 7-2 vote followed a lengthy debate as to what exactly the new Real Time Information Center will provide for the community. Members of the council raised concerns about potential privacy issues that may arise, however Knoxville…… MORE
Advance Knox Seeks Community Input on Transportation Projects. During what is being called Priorities Week, Knox County is launching the third and final round of community input for Advance Knox where the community is being asked to weigh in on proposed transportation projects.There will be five in-person and two virtual meetings where attendees will be…… MORE
The Department of Children’s Services is investigating the Principal at Campbell County High School. WVLT reporting that Benjamin Foust is under investigation by DCS and because the investigation is ongoing, they are not able to provide details about what they are looking into. WVLT says the school system is not aware of any investigation but…… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office charge a man with money laundering and selling Schedule VI drugs to underage people. KCSO using an undercover, underage person on two occasions at Al’s Market on Wesst Emory Rd, both times the underage operator was able to purchase Delta-9 THC without having their ID checked. After testing, police determined…… MORE
Local companies to offer shuttle services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors encouraged to plan ahead to avoid parking congestion. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are pleased to announce shuttle services for visitors to access some of the most popular park destinations. Several local commercial businesses will provide shuttle services to locations where…… MORE
University of Tennessee Police say a man is charged after breaking into a Fraternity House on campus. WVLT reporting Justin Hopkins was reportedly charged with reckless threatening an act of mass violence on school property, aggravated burglary, carrying a weapon on school property and aggravated criminal trespass after UT Police responded to a break-in call…… MORE
Tennessee lawmakers looking at many bills this session they expect will help keep children and the community safe. Many bills involve more driving regulations for distracted drivers, harsher penalties for suspects accused of harming children and a new approach to informing youth about voting. Some of those include: Bill: SB0531 Goal: Requires the Department of…… MORE
