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Shooting Suspect Turns Himself into Knoxville Police
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville police say the suspect in a weekend shooting in the Old City has turned himself in.27 year-old Walter Hill wanted for attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault...
Apr 17, 2023
A Search is Underway for a Missing Person in the Great Smoky Mountains
A search is underway at the Cosby Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a missing person, GSMNP spokesperson Emily Davis confirmed.Campground park rangers found a car that belonged...
Apr 14, 2023
Knoxville Police Identify Victim in West Knoxville Fatal Accident
Knoxville Police have identified the victim in a fatal accident on Pellissippi Parkway.Police say 29 year-old Anett Williams was riding an electric scooter in a travel lane when she was struck by a Fo...
Apr 13, 2023
Investigators with the Knoxville Police Department Arrest a Suspected Arsonist
Investigators with the Knoxville Fire Department make an arrest in a suspicious fire.51 year-old Larry Hurst is charged with one count of Arson. KFD crews responded to fire on Holly Street at Hire Que...
Apr 10, 2023
An Investigation is Underway Following a Deadly House Fire in Rocky Top
Photo courtesy of WVLTUpdated story: Two people are dead including a child and an investigation is underway following a house fire in Rocky Top.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is taking over the...
Apr 06, 2023
Tennessee House of Representatives Holding a Special Hearing to Vote on a Resolution to Expel Three Members
Tomorrow, a special hearing will take place in the Tennessee State House to vote whether or not to expel three Democratic members for their role in a recent gun reform protest at the State Capitol.Hou...
Apr 05, 2023
FBI Officials say a Fugitive and Former Chief of Staff to Maryland’s Governor is Shot and Killed in West Knoxville
Photo courtesy of WVLTA fugitive and ex- chief of staff to Maryland’s Governor is shot and killed by FBI agents in West Knoxville.FBI officials confirm that an agent was involved in a shooting i...
Apr 04, 2023
Knoxville Police Investigating a Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Crash
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash.It happened this morning on Dandridge Avenue near Hazen Street when calls came in for an unresponsive person believed to have been ...
Mar 30, 2023
A Woman and Her Dog are Safe Following North Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning house fire in North Knoxville.Crews responding to Cedar Heights Road after someone driving by called to report the fire the...
Mar 29, 2023
More Details in the Deadly School Shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville that Leaves 7 Dead, Including Shooter
Updated story: More details in the deadly shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville.Metro Nashville Police say the 28 year-old suspect planned to attack multiple locations.Police Chief John Drake s...
Mar 27, 2023
Who will have the deeper NCAA Tournament run this season, Vols or Lady Vols basketball?
Rick Barnes and Kim Caldwell / Credit: UT Athletics
Voting Ends: Apr 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM