Knoxville City Council approves a bill giving over a million dollars build the new real time crime center. The 7-2 vote followed a lengthy debate as to what exactly the new Real Time Information Center will provide for the community. Members of the council raised concerns about potential privacy issues that may arise, however Knoxville…… MORE
Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally survives the vote of no confidence from the state’s Republican party. The caucus voted 19 to 7 in his favor. McNally says he’s “always been honored humbled and grateful for the support from his colleagues”. McNally says he’s ready to finish the legislature’s work this session. McNally has been was…… MORE
A teen is arrested after hitting a Knoxville Police Officer while driving a stolen vehicle. 19 year-old Quben Montgomery was seen by police in that vehicle who attempted to pull him over at Pinnacle Park Apartments by parking his cruiser in front of the car and stepping out when Montgomery reportedly hit the cruiser which…… MORE
A teen is arrested after hitting a Knoxville Police Officer while driving a stolen vehicle. 19 year-old Quben Montgomery was seen by police in that vehicle who attempted to pull him over at Pinnacle Park Apartments by parking his cruiser in front of the car and stepping out when Montgomery reportedly hit the cruiser which…… MORE
As the pandemic-created public health emergency comes to a close, millions of Americans could soon lose coverage. The federal government is soon going to stop auto-enrolling Medicaid recipients. The move could leave an estimated 18 million people without coverage. TennCare is soon going to auto-enroll Tennesseans who qualify for Medicaid. However, if they fail to…… MORE
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
