Category Archives: Local News
Early Voting in City of Knoxville Regular Election is Underway
Early voting in the City of Knoxville Regular Election starts today (Wednesday).It runs through November 2nd, Election day is November 7th.October 31st is your last day to request an absentee ballot.Y...
Oct 18, 2023
Tazewell Police Arrest a Man at a Taco Bell on Drug and Assault of on Officer Among Other Charges
Photo courtesy of WVLTTazewell Police arrest and charge a man with assault on a police officer, drug possession and other charges after responding to a call at a Taco Bell.Police called to the North B...
Oct 18, 2023
Annual Homeless Count Decreases in Knox County but Still Higher than Ten-Year Average
During the first half of 2023, homeless service providers and volunteers in Knoxville and Knox County conducted three important annual assessments: (1) the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of people experien...
Oct 18, 2023
Knox County officially unveiled its draft Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan, which is available online at https://advanceknox.org/ .Knox County began working on the plan almost two years ...
Oct 18, 2023
Crime Stoppers is Asking for Your Help to Identify a Man Seen Vandalizing Cars in a Downtown Garage
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify a man caught on camera vandalizing cars in downtown Knoxville.It happened early Sunday morning inside Market Square Garage. The...
Oct 18, 2023
Knox County Mayor Jacobs Encourages Residents to Sign Up for E-Warning System
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and other elected leaders are again encouraging residents to sign up for the community-wide "e-warning" notification system designed to keep users informed and safe duri...
Oct 17, 2023
Knoxville Police Still Investigating a Deadly Shooting in Western Heights and Asking for the Public’s Help
Knoxville Police are working leads in a Western Heights murder and asking you to come forward if you have any information.Officers were called to UT Medical Center on October 4th for a shooting victim...
Oct 17, 2023
An Investigation is Underway After a Drowning at the Quarry in Fort Dickerson Park
Photo courtesy of WVLT An investigation is underway after a man drowns after jumping off the Fort Dickerson Park Overlook.It happened Friday night when the Knoxville Fire Department was called to the ...
Oct 16, 2023
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Asking for Help to Find a Drive-By Shooting Suspect
The Jefferson County Sheriff's is asking for help to find a drive-by shooting suspect.The shooting happened on West Old Andrew Johnson Highway in Strawberry Plains Friday night.If you have any informa...
Oct 16, 2023
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Warning Residents of Multiple Vehicle Burglaries
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous vehicle burglaries.The suspect vehicle involved in those burglaries was recovered abandoned in the Halls area off Emory Road near Mayna...
Oct 13, 2023
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