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Rural Metro is Investigating the Cause of an Early Morning House Fire in South Knoxville
Photo courtesy of WVLTRural Metro is investigating an early morning house fire in South Knoxville.Crews called to the scene in the 6200 block of Neubert Springs Road before 5 this morning.That road cl...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2023

East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is Asking for Help to Find a Missing 16 Year-Old Girl
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to find a missing 16 year-old girl.Izabaila Walker was reported missing on May 18th and could be staying with a friend on Vermont Avenue in Knox...
Syndicated Author May 25, 2023

Comment Period Extended for the Laurel Falls Trail Management Plan Environmental Assessment in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park extending the public comment period for the Laurel Falls Trail Management Plan Environmental Assessment through June 4th.The additional time is being provided becau...
Syndicated Author May 25, 2023

An Investigation is Underway in Pigeon Forge Following a Shooting at a Motel that Leaves a Teen Dead
An investigation is underway in Pigeon Forge after a teen dies following a shooting at a motel.Pigeon Forge Police say it happened last (Wednesday) night at the Americana Inn. The victim is a 15-year-...
Syndicated Author May 25, 2023

Results of the TCAP’s Expected to be Released Today in Most Tennessee School Districts, Parents of Third-Graders Anxious
Many parents across Tennessee will find out today if their third grader is at risk of being held back.Districts will know which third grade students passed or didn't meet expectations in the literacy ...
Syndicated Author May 19, 2023

Governor Bill Lee Signs Historic Bill to Raise Teacher Pay, Protect Taxpayer Dollars
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axsCBMGh6Ns the signing of the Teacher Paycheck Protection Act, https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0...
Syndicated Author May 19, 2023

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal East Knoxville Shooting, Suspect Charged Following Stand-Off with KPD
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal shooting in East Knoxville with a suspect in custody, charged with first-degree murder, following a stand-off with police.Officers responding to Wilderness R...
Syndicated Author May 19, 2023

TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment on Two Employees of Witt Utility District
Photo courtesy of WVLT Witt Utility District manager Benjamin Harris and his brother, Joseph Harris, Witt's district water treatment operator, have been charged after an investigation by the Tennessee...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2023

Knox County Parks and Recreation Summer Park and Play Program Announced
Knox County Parks and Recreation Department is launching a new initiative for the summer called Park & Play to expand recreation and wellness access across Knox County."Knox County has an incredib...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2023

Knoxville Police have Taken a Double Murder Suspect on the Tennessee Most Wanted List into Custody
Knoxville Police say the man on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list wanted for double murder is in custody.26 year-old Jair Martin was taken into custody earlier today at an...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2023