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Knoxville Police Charge a Man with Vehicular Homicide and DUI after Two Pedestrians were Hit, One Died
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police say a man is charged with vehicular homicide after two pedestrians are hit on North Broadway.It happened Saturday night near Grainger Avenue. Police say 43-year-...
Aug 08, 2022
TBI is Investigating a Fire in Jefferson County that Leaves One Person Dead
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Jefferson County officials are investigating a fire that leaves one person dead.The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responding to the ...
Aug 08, 2022
Dolly Parton is Filming a Christmas Movie at Dollywood and You Could be in it
If you want to be in a movie, you may soon have your chance.Movie role submissions are being accepted for a Christmas movie being filmed at Dollywood for the next couple of months.Adult males and fema...
Aug 08, 2022
Grace Boom Bash is Back and Offers Free Food, Music, Family Fun Zone and Fireworks
Grace Boom Bash is back to help welcome children back to the upcoming school year.Tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) event is free and begins at 5pm.There will be Free Food, a Family Carnival Fun Zon...
Aug 05, 2022
Knox County Schools Announcing New Security Measure for this Upcoming School Year
Knox County Schools on Friday announced new security measures that are being implemented to enhance student safety in the 2022-23 academic year.At a news conference, Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk and...
Aug 05, 2022
Man who Illegally Provided a Gun for an Austin East Magnate High School Student is Sentenced to Time Behind Bars
Photo courtesy of WVLTA Knoxville man who illegally provided a gun to an Austin-East High School student is sentenced to almost a year behind bars.A Judge sentenced 21 year-old Kelvon Foster to 10 mon...
Aug 05, 2022
There Are a Few Upsets as Election Results are Released
A new mayor and sheriff will be taking office in two East Tennessee counties after both incumbents are voted out.The current Campbell County Mayor E.L. Morton will be replaced by Jack Lynch.The sherif...
Aug 05, 2022
Armed Felon Accused of Pointing Gun at Blount County Deputy in Custody after Helicopter Search
Photo courtesy of WVLTAn armed felon accused of pointing a gun at a Blount County Sheriff's Office deputy is taken into custody after a helicopter search.Officials with the sheriff's office say a Blou...
Aug 03, 2022
Knoxville Police Investigating after SUV Backs Into a Northeast Knoxville Business and Flees Scene
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police are investigating after a suspect reportedly fired shots and backed an SUV into the front of a Northeast Knoxville Business.Officers responding to Urban Power on...
Aug 03, 2022
Knoxville Police Have Identified the Victim of an East Knoxville Shooting
The investigation into a fatal stabbing is on-going and police have identified the victim.Knoxville Police say 53 year-old William Burris lived in the apartment where yesterday’s stabbing and as...
Aug 03, 2022
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