Category Archives: Local News
Zoo Knoxville Announces Death of Lion Cub
Zoo Knoxville is devastated to announce the tragic death of their 4-week-old lion cub. The cub was fatally injured on Thursday afternoon, July 14th, following a necessary medical procedure...
Jul 15, 2022
Zoo Knoxville Announces Death of Lion Cub
Zoo Knoxville is devastated to announce the tragic death of their 4-week-old lion cub. The cub was fatally injured on Thursday afternoon, July 14th, following a necessary medical procedure...
Jul 15, 2022
When and Where You can Vote Early in the 2022 Federal / State Primary, County General and Town of Farragut Municipal Elections
Early voting in the 2022 Federal / State Primary, County General and Town of Farragut Municipal Elections starts tomorrow.Early voting runs through July 30. Times at most locations is 10 a.m. until 6 ...
Jul 14, 2022
Zoo Knoxville’s Baby Silvered-Leaf Lanjur Monkey Visit’s the Outdoor Habitat for the First Time
Photo courtesy of WVLTZoo Knoxville welcoming a baby Silvered-leaf langur monkey.The bright orange baby monkey, born on June 26th, named Mikey was able to join the outdoor habitat for the first time y...
Jul 13, 2022
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Identify a Person of Interest in Catalytic Converter Thefts in Knoxville
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to identify a person of interest in catalytic converter thefts in the Knoxville area.He may be driving a 2000's model Chevrolet Silverado, 4-doo...
Jul 13, 2022
What Should you do if Bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider?
Although experts said brown recluse spiders are not as common in East Tennessee as in other parts of the state, they still exist around the area.Christopher Smith said while outside Saturday, he was b...
Jul 13, 2022
The Colonial Pipeline Fuel Spill in Loudon County is Worse than Expected
Photo courtesy of WVLTOfficials with Colonial Pipeline have discovered that the gas spill in Loudon County is worse than expected.Officials say they discovered spilled material approximately 8 feet ou...
Jul 13, 2022
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Find a Missing Teen
Officials with East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are still looking for a runaway girl.17-year-old Breonna Stacy Gardner has been missing since June 16th.Officials say she reportedly ran away from t...
Jul 13, 2022
Flash Flooding Causes Over a Dozen People to Have to be Rescued from a Gatlinburg Campground
Photo courtesy of WVLTHeavy rain causes the Little Pigeon River to leave it’s bank and creates flash flooding at Greenbrier Campground in Gatlinburg.Gatlinburg Fire Department crews along with S...
Jul 13, 2022
A Man Convicted of Multiple Felonies Receives a 31 Year Sentence in Knox County
A man convicted of multiple felonies receives a 31-year sentence after he plead guilty to weapon, drug, and evading arrest.Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen’s office gets a conv...
Jul 12, 2022
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