Authorities are still looking for a man wanted on violation of federal probation. 64 year-old Omar Smith is believed to be in the Knoxville area and could be staying in homeless camps and is known to carry a gun. He is 5’5″ with a medium build. If you have any information, you are asked to…… MORE
East Tennessee Valley Crimestoppers asking for help to find two people wanted for a variety of crimes in several East Tennessee counties. Tony and Krystal Hardin are a married couple well known to law enforcement, having a criminal history that spans over twenty years. Charges against the couple range from Aggravated Assault, Evading arrest, Theft,…… MORE
Advance Knox Seeks Community Input on Transportation Projects. During what is being called Priorities Week, Knox County is launching the third and final round of community input for Advance Knox where the community is being asked to weigh in on proposed transportation projects.There will be five in-person and two virtual meetings where attendees will be…… MORE
The Department of Children’s Services is investigating the Principal at Campbell County High School. WVLT reporting that Benjamin Foust is under investigation by DCS and because the investigation is ongoing, they are not able to provide details about what they are looking into. WVLT says the school system is not aware of any investigation but…… MORE
All lanes of I-40 have re-opened in Loudon County following a crash that sends three people to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. An overturned vehicle yesterday caused congestion on both directions of I-40 near the Buttermilk Road exit. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a semi-truck carrying 42,000 pounds of frozen lasagna was involved in…… MORE
Knoxville Fire Department investigators determine the cause of a house fire that claimed a woman’s life and several animals. Officials say the fire was accidental, caused by a heater that was being used at the time of the fire. Last week’s fire on Northcrest Circle in Fountain City was contained to the living room and…… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office charge a man with money laundering and selling Schedule VI drugs to underage people. KCSO using an undercover, underage person on two occasions at Al’s Market on Wesst Emory Rd, both times the underage operator was able to purchase Delta-9 THC without having their ID checked. After testing, police determined…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating what caused a fatal house fire in North Knoxville. Crews arrived at the home on Northcrest Circle and found smoke and fire coming from the front of the home. During the search of the home, firefighters found a body inside. That person was pronounced dead at the scene. The…… MORE
A business has re-opened and an investigation is underway following a hazardous leak in Loudon County. Multiple agencies responding to the TA Truck Stop on Watt Road yesterday afternoon because a semi-truck was leaking an unknown hazardous material which was later identified as peroxyzxetic acid which is used to make surface cleaner and sanitizer but…… MORE
Local companies to offer shuttle services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors encouraged to plan ahead to avoid parking congestion. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are pleased to announce shuttle services for visitors to access some of the most popular park destinations. Several local commercial businesses will provide shuttle services to locations where…… MORE
