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Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Early Morning Accident on Pellissippi Parkway
Traffic backed up for miles, lanes blocked and police tell us what happened this morning on I-140 West.Knoxville Police say a woman riding an electric scooter on Pellissippi Parkway was hit and killed...
Cumulus Media Apr 12, 2023

Knoxville Police Arrest a Robbery Suspect
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police arrest a man after he ran from the scene of a robbery.KPD officers responding to a robbery Friday night at a home on Fairwood Avenue and officers were told the 2...
Cumulus Media Apr 10, 2023

Operation Egg Hunt Results in Arrest of Four Convicted Sex Offenders
Photo courtesy of WVLTOperation Egg Hunt results in four convicted sex offenders and put behind bars.The multi-agency operation from April 3rd to 6th, conducted a check on over 70 registered sex offen...
Cumulus Media Apr 10, 2023

Investigators with the Knoxville Police Department Arrest a Suspected Arsonist
Investigators with the Knoxville Fire Department make an arrest in a suspicious fire.51 year-old Larry Hurst is charged with one count of Arson. KFD crews responded to fire on Holly Street at Hire Que...
Cumulus Media Apr 10, 2023

Sevier County Authorities Asking for Help to Find Missing Man out of Knox County
Authorities are asking for help finding a missing Knox County man who was last seen in Sevier County.21 year-old Christopher Burleigh, Jr. was last seen leaving a friend's house in a red 1992 Chevy S1...
Cumulus Media Apr 10, 2023

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...
Cumulus Media 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...
Cumulus Media 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...
Cumulus Media 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...
Cumulus Media 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...
Cumulus Media Apr 05, 2023