Category Archives: Local News
Governor Bill Lee Proposes New School Safety Legislation
Tennessee officials have proposed new actions and legislation aimed to increase school safety in public and private schools, Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday.Lee announced that the legislation wo...
Apr 04, 2023
The Body of a Missing Kayaker is Found Making this the Sixth Boating Fatality this Year
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency says the body of a missing kayaker has been found.In the sixth boating fatality this year, 31 year-old Benjamin Thomen’s body was found yesterday.He was re...
Apr 03, 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
An Investigation is Underway Following a Deadly Shooting in Roane County
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe investigation continues after an active shooter suspect at a body shop is taken into custody in Roane County.Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton, says four people, including t...
Mar 31, 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
An Investigation is Underway Following the Arrest of a Contract Worker at Hardin Valley Academy who Reportedly Left a Gas Valve Running Overnight
Courtesy of WVLTUpdated story: An investigation is underway after Hardin Valley Academy dismisses students early after a gas valve in a science lab was left running overnight.The Knox County Sheriff's...
Mar 30, 2023
Nine Ft. Campbell Soldiers are Dead After Two Blackhawk Helicopters Crash in Kentucky
Photo courtesy of WVLTA military investigation is underway and nine soldiers are dead after two Blackhawks from Fort Campbell crashed on Wednesday night in Trigg County, according to Fort Campbell off...
Mar 30, 2023
Knoxville Fire Department Officials are Investigating Two Early Morning Fires
Officials with the Knoxville Fire Department are investigating two early morning fires.Crews were first called to Beaumont Avenue and McSpadden Street area for a church fire. Due to heavy fire and rap...
Mar 30, 2023
Knoxville Police Investigating a Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Crash
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash.It happened this morning on Dandridge Avenue near Hazen Street when calls came in for an unresponsive person believed to have been ...
Mar 30, 2023
More Information from Deadly School Shooting in Nashville which Killed Seven People Including Three Students and the Suspect Including Ways to Help Victims
Talks of stricter gun control being talked about by lawmakers following the tragic shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville this week which left seven people dead, including the suspect.Tennessee ...
Mar 29, 2023
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