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Metro Drug Coalition Along with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for Senior Medication Mail-Back Program
Metro Drug Coalition is partnering with the Knox County Sheriff's Office to focus on Knox County's senior population with the announcement of a new medication mail-back program and the return of the A...
Jul 17, 2023
Knoxville Police Clear the Scene after a Suspicious Package Found at Social Security in West Knoxville
Knoxville Police investigating after finding a possible "suspicious package" at the Knoxville Social Security Administration building on Cross Park Drive in West Knoxville this morning.KPD has cleared...
Jul 14, 2023
TWRA Confirms New State Record for Blue Catfish Caught
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for a blue catfish caught by the same man who held the previous record set just last year. Micka Burkhart landed the huge fish ...
Jul 14, 2023
SNAP Recipients Falling Victim to Fraudulent Activity According to Tennessee Department of Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients urged to beware after the Tennessee Department of Human Services says some cardholders have reported their benefits stolen.Officials say fr...
Jul 13, 2023
Knox County Election Commission Approves Ballot, Early Voting Locations and Other Details for 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election
The Knox County Election Commission met on Thursday, July 6th and approved the ballot, early voting locations and times, and other details for the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election.ELECTION...
Jul 12, 2023
Knoxville Police Arrest a Woman in Connection to a Fatal Hit and Run Accident
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police arrest a woman in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash on Western Avenue.Kendra Toy is charged with vehicular homicide among other charges in connection to the...
Jul 07, 2023
Knoxville Police Arrest a Woman in Connection to a Fatal Hit and Run Accident
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police arrest a woman in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash on Western Avenue.Kendra Toy is charged with vehicular homicide among other charges in connection to the...
Jul 07, 2023
Knoxville Police Arrest a Man for Shutting Down Gas Station after Reportedly Setting a Gas Pump on Fire
Photo courtesy of WVLTA man is arrested after reportedly setting a gas pump on fire and stopping fuel from getting to the store, temporarily shutting thae store down.It happened yesterday morning at t...
Jul 06, 2023
Dolly Parton says No to Becoming a Hologram
Our Queen, Dolly Parton, says she does not want to become a hologram.During a press event for her upcoming album "Rockstar", she was asked about the idea of a digital hologram being used in her place ...
Jul 05, 2023
Are you Legally Allowed to Shoot Off Fireworks this Fourth of July Holiday
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and you may be wondering if you will be able to celebrate with fireworks. If you're looking for firework fun but they aren't allowed where you live, WVLT N...
Jun 29, 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