Category Archives: Local News
A Road and Some Trails in the Great Smoky Mountains are Set to Re-Open Following Flood Damage Repair
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Greenbrier Road will be open as far as the ranger station for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians on Friday, April 7. Old Settlers Trail and...
Apr 06, 2023
The Principal of Hardin Valley Academy is Placed on Leave
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe principal at Hardin Valley Academy is placed on administrative leave with pay.Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk appointed Michael Reynolds as the interim pri...
Apr 06, 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
A Friendsville Man is Indicted on 14 Charges Against Minors Including Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Child Abuse and Four Counts of Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure
A Friendsville man is taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses against minors.Anthony Duke Soto was indicted for 14 total charges following an eight month long investigation. Some of thos...
Apr 05, 2023
An Oneida Man Arrested on Multiple Rape Charges Following TBI Investigation
An Oneida man is arrested on rape charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.TBI agents began investigating 38 year-old Tommy Duncan on reports he had raped the same w...
Apr 05, 2023
Three Tennessee Representatives Facing Expulsion from the State House of Representatives Including an East Tennessee Representative
A resolution to expel Knoxville District 90 Democratic Representative Gloria Johnson from the State House of Representatives has been filed following her removal from committee placements after her in...
Apr 04, 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
Governor Bill Lee Proposes New School Safety Legislation
Tennessee officials have proposed new actions and legislation aimed to increase school safety in public and private schools, Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday.Lee announced that the legislation wo...
Apr 04, 2023
An Investigation is Underway Following the Arrest of a Contract Worker at Hardin Valley Academy who Reportedly Left a Gas Valve Running Overnight
Courtesy of WVLTUpdated story: An investigation is underway after Hardin Valley Academy dismisses students early after a gas valve in a science lab was left running overnight.The Knox County Sheriff's...
Mar 30, 2023
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