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Road Closures in Downtown Knoxville this Weekend and Police are Urging for Patience as Several Big Events are Taking Place
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police say this will be an extraordinary busy weekend with several big events going on ranging from festivals to tournaments and concerts.Some events include The Big Ea...
Mar 29, 2023
A Woman and Her Dog are Safe Following North Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning house fire in North Knoxville.Crews responding to Cedar Heights Road after someone driving by called to report the fire the...
Mar 29, 2023
Dogwood Trails Set to Open This Weekend
The Historic Dogwood Trails open once again this Saturday to kick off Knoxville’s favorite springtime celebration.Dogwood Arts is celebrating 68 years of its Trails & Gardens program by feat...
Mar 28, 2023
More Details in the Deadly School Shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville that Leaves 7 Dead, Including Shooter
Updated story: More details in the deadly shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville.Metro Nashville Police say the 28 year-old suspect planned to attack multiple locations.Police Chief John Drake s...
Mar 27, 2023
Special Hiring Event for Buc-ee’s in Sevierville Announced
Buc-ee's, is hosting a hiring event in Sevierville next month.The gas station chain's newest location means job openings starting at $17 an hour, up to $20 an hour.The hiring event is scheduled for Ap...
Mar 27, 2023
The Trial for Two Teens Being Charged as Adults in the Shooting Death of a 16 Year-Old Austin East Magnet High School Student Set to Begin
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe trial for two teens accused in the murder of 16 year-old Austin-East Magnet High School student Stanley Freeman Jr. is set to begin.The two teens are being tried as adults in...
Mar 27, 2023
Dozens of Animals are Seized by Macon County Sheriff’s Office for Abuse
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe 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...
Mar 27, 2023
Cause of the Fire at Y-12 in Oak Ridge is Released
Officials with Y-12 released the reason behind a fire in one of their buildings last month.Chips of uranium metal from machining activity had been processed for storage which was done in accordance wi...
Mar 27, 2023
Knoxville Police Asking for Help to Find a Missing Teen
Knoxville Police are asking for help to find a missing teen. KPD says they are concerned for her wellbeing.16 year-old Alexis Franklin was last seen leaving Division Street on foot the morning of Marc...
Mar 27, 2023
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Needs Your Help to Find a Missing Woman
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe Knox County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing woman they say is considered endangered.Jacqueline Nicole Gatch, who goes by Niki, was last seen in the Corryton area an...
Mar 27, 2023
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