Category Archives: Local News
TDOT Warns Sevier County Motorists of an Indefinite Bridge Closure
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says drivers in Sevier County need to be aware of a bridge collapse that has closed State Route 339 (Jones Cove Road) near Wilhite Road in Sevier County.Heav...
Jul 26, 2022
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office Alerting Resident’s of a Scam
A scam caller impersonating officers has been making rounds in Blount County, according to authorities.Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong warned citizens to be careful after getting reports of an...
Jul 25, 2022
Knoxville Police Arrest a Man in Connection to Vandalism of Austin East Magnate School’s Baseball Field
Photo courtesy of WVLTAn arrest is made in the vandalism to Austin-East's baseball field.Police say that 41 year-old Grady Chandler drove his pick-up truck onto the snow-covered baseball field in Janu...
Jul 25, 2022
Knoxville Police are Investigating after a Man Wanted for Question Evades Officers
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police are investigating after a man is taken into custody after evading police and hiding in a Western Heights apartment.Knoxville Police tried to stop a car yesterday...
Jul 22, 2022
Single-Ticket Sales for the Upcoming Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre 2022- 2023 Season to go on Sale
Announcing single performance ticket on sale dates for the 2022-23 Broadway at the Tennessee Season presented by Greater Knoxville Honda DealersPresented by Greater Knoxville Honda Dealers, the highly...
Jul 22, 2022
TBI Adds Morgan County Man Wanted for Second Degree Murder to Most Wanted List
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added a Morgan county man to their Most Wanted list.41 year-old Christopher Falls is wanted by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and TBI for Second Degree Mu...
Jul 21, 2022
Flooding Causing Road Closures in Parts of North Knox County, Anderson County and Downtown Knoxville
Seven inches of rain have fallen in the Powell area and parts of Anderson County since storms began overnight.A Flood Warning is in effect for Anderson and Knox Counties until 2:30 this afternoon.Some...
Jul 21, 2022
Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa Looking to be Number One on the 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Family Resort by USA Today
Photo Courtesy of WVLTAfter being named runner-up in 2021 by USA Today Readers in the publication's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Family Resort, Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa has anoth...
Jul 20, 2022
Knoxville’s Police Chief Suspends a Captain and a Lieutenant is Fired for Alleged Racist Behavior
Photo courtesy of WVLTA veteran Knoxville Police Department lieutenant is fired and a captain suspended for 10 days by Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel for alleged racist behavior at the department.WV...
Jul 20, 2022
A Knoxville Man and Woman Facing Charges after Reportedly Stealing Food and Cash from Concession Stand
Photo courtesy of WVLTA Knoxville man and woman are charged after stealing food from a softball park concession stand.28 year-old Cody Johnson and 35 year-old Sara Novak are accused of breaking into t...
Jul 20, 2022
