Category Archives: Local News
A Georgia Man is Arrested in Sevier County on Multiple Child Molestation Charges
Photo courtesy of WVLTA Georgia man is facing multiple child molestation charges after being arrested in Pigeon Forge.67 year-old Dennis Dewayne Dockery was arrested after a two-month long manhunt.Doc...
Jul 15, 2022
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Fatal Accident in North Knox County
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in North Knox county.Officers responding to that accident on Clinton Highway at Stanley Road just after midnig...
Jul 15, 2022
The City of Sevierville Issues a Water Warning to Boil Water Until Further Notice in the City and for Parts of Sevier County
Drinking Water Warning Issued-Boil Drinking Water Until Further Notice-Sevierville and Portions of Sevier CountyThe City is also asking that residents, businesses and visitors conserve water whenever ...
Jul 14, 2022
Officials in Cocke County are Investigating a Shooting that Leads to Multiple Arrests
Photo Courtesy of WVLTOfficials in Cocke County are investing a shooting.A shooting between four suspects led to their arrests. The incident started on Rock Hill Road and ended on Hwy. 340.Police are ...
Jul 14, 2022
When and Where You can Vote Early in the 2022 Federal / State Primary, County General and Town of Farragut Municipal Elections
Early voting in the 2022 Federal / State Primary, County General and Town of Farragut Municipal Elections starts tomorrow.Early voting runs through July 30. Times at most locations is 10 a.m. until 6 ...
Jul 14, 2022
Zoo Knoxville’s Baby Silvered-Leaf Lanjur Monkey Visit’s the Outdoor Habitat for the First Time
Photo courtesy of WVLTZoo Knoxville welcoming a baby Silvered-leaf langur monkey.The bright orange baby monkey, born on June 26th, named Mikey was able to join the outdoor habitat for the first time y...
Jul 13, 2022
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Identify a Person of Interest in Catalytic Converter Thefts in Knoxville
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to identify a person of interest in catalytic converter thefts in the Knoxville area.He may be driving a 2000's model Chevrolet Silverado, 4-doo...
Jul 13, 2022
What Should you do if Bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider?
Although experts said brown recluse spiders are not as common in East Tennessee as in other parts of the state, they still exist around the area.Christopher Smith said while outside Saturday, he was b...
Jul 13, 2022
The Colonial Pipeline Fuel Spill in Loudon County is Worse than Expected
Photo courtesy of WVLTOfficials with Colonial Pipeline have discovered that the gas spill in Loudon County is worse than expected.Officials say they discovered spilled material approximately 8 feet ou...
Jul 13, 2022
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Find a Missing Teen
Officials with East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are still looking for a runaway girl.17-year-old Breonna Stacy Gardner has been missing since June 16th.Officials say she reportedly ran away from t...
Jul 13, 2022
