Category Archives: Local News
TDOT Alerting Motorists of an Upcoming Road Construction on I-275 Which Will Impact Traffic for Months
The Tennessee Department of Transportation wants motorists to be aware of upcoming road construction on I-275 that will have an impact on traffic over the next few months.Beginning on Sunday night, th...
Mar 07, 2023
Ft. Kid Park Re-Opens in Downtown Knoxville
Photo courtesy of WVLTFort Kid Park reopens in Downtown Knoxville after getting some much needed improvements.Fort Kid offering new ADA improvements, connectivity to the Knoxville Museum of Art and a ...
Mar 07, 2023
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Help to Find an East Tennessee Man for Questioning in a Missing Person Case
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking for help to find an East Tennessee man wanted for questioning in a missing person case.Investigators are looking for 64 year-old Lee Denton in connectio...
Mar 07, 2023
Knox County Election Commission to Begin Issuing Petitions for Upcoming City of Knoxville Elections
Knox County Election Commission to begin issuing petitions for City of Knoxville Elections on Monday, March 20Individuals who wish to run for office in the 2023 City of Knoxville Elections can pick up...
Mar 06, 2023
A Teen is Arrested and Charged after White Pine Deputy is Injured in Crash Involving Stolen Vehicle
Photo courtesy of WVLTA teen is facing charges after an accident involving three cars that injured three people in West Knoxville.The Tennessee Highway Patrol says 19 year-old Johnathan Williams was d...
Mar 06, 2023
Rural Metro is Investigating a North Knoxville House Fire
Rural Metro fire officials are investigating an early morning house fire in North Knoxville.Crews called to the 8700 block of Stanley Road in Halls this morning (Monday).Officials say one resident tol...
Mar 06, 2023
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is Recruiting Volunteers to Adopt a Plot
Local volunteers needed to help track seasonal changes of trees Great Smoky Mountains National Park is currently recruiting local volunteers to ‘Adopt-A-Plot’ and track the seasonal ...
Mar 03, 2023
High Wind Warnings in Effect for East Tennessee and Kentucky
High Wind WarningAnderson, TNCampbell, TNClaiborne, TNGrainger, TNHamblen, TNJefferson, TNKnox, TNLoudon, TNMorgan, TNNW Blount, TNNorth Sevier, TNNorthwest Cocke, TNRoane, TNScott, TNUnion, TN…...
Mar 03, 2023
An Evacuation Ordered for Some Cocke County Residents Following Propane Spill from Overturned Truck
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says a one mile evacuation of some Cocke County residents is ordered following an overturned propane truck that is leaking propane. Residents who have nowher...
Mar 02, 2023
Metro Drug Coalition Hosting a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Youth Substance Misuse
Metro Drug Coalition assembles panel of experts to answer community questions about youth substance misuse at a virtual town hall meeting.On March 23, 2023, Metro Drug Coalition will host a virtual to...
Mar 02, 2023
