Category Archives: Local News Reel 1
Authorities Arrest a Suspect in a Deadly Shooting in Sweetwater
Updated Story: A suspect wanted in a deadly shooting on Hawkins Road in Sweetwater is taken into custody.The 26 year-old suspect was arrested last night by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and...
Feb 15, 2023
Officials in Blount County are Investigating a Fatal Train Crash
Photo courtesy of WVLTOfficials in Blount County are still investigating a deadly train crash which leaves one person dead.It happened late yesterday afternoon (Monday) along Big Springs Road.
Feb 14, 2023
One of the Two Children Injured in Crash by Drag Racers is Released from the Hospital
Photo courtesy of WVLTOne of the two children injured after the vehicle they were in was hit while two people were drag racing on Magnolia is released from the hospital.11 year-old Gage Turner is home...
Feb 03, 2023
The Knox County Sheriff’s Department Arrest an East Knoxville Business Operator on Various Charges Including Counterfeiting
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Organized Retail Crime Unit issue a search warrant on an East Knoxville business which leads to a man being charged with counterfeiting charges.KCSO issued the w...
Feb 02, 2023
The Knoxville Fire Department Investigating a Fire at a Former Mexican Restaurant in West Knoxville
Lonas Drive in West Knoxville was closed this morning as Knoxville Firefighters work a fire at a former business.Crews called to 4329 Lonas Drive around 3 this morning and found heavy flames and smoke...
Feb 01, 2023
Authorities are Investigating an Early Morning Fire of Multiple Cabins in Sevier County
Photo courtesy of WVLTAuthorities are investigating the cause of early morning (Tuesday) fires at multiple cabins in Sevierville.Fire crews called to the 2100 block of Windy Lane in the Upper Middle C...
Jan 31, 2023
TBI is Investigating a House Fire in Luttrell that Leaves Multiple People Dead
Photo Courtesy of WVLTUpdated story: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into a deadly house fire in Union County.Crews responding to the fire in the 300 block of Clinch Valley Road in Lu...
Jan 30, 2023
Authorities Investigating a Bank Robbery and False Report Call in Blount County
Photo courtesy of WVLTAuthorities are investigating a bank robbery and false call report in Blount County.The Alcoa Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a robbery at CBBC Bank on Topsi...
Jan 25, 2023
Knoxville Man Takes Police in Two Counties on a Chase
A Knoxville man takes police from multiple counties on a chase which started in Loudon County.That chase ended when 25-year-old Jamal Huley was caught by Knox County Deputies after racking up multiple...
Jan 24, 2023
Rural Metro Officials are Investigating a North Knoxville House Fire
Rural Metro Fire officials are investigating an early (Monday) morning house fire in North Knoxville.Crews were called to a brush fire in the 8300 block of Jenkins Lane but they found a structure full...
Jan 23, 2023
