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Knoxville Police Fatally Shoot Gunman Who Wounded Woman During Domestic Dispute
A domestic dispute turned deadly in Knoxville on Saturday morning when police officers shot and killed a man after he fired a gun at a woman, striking her in the face. The incident took place around 7:50 a.m. on the city's west side, on the 4700 block of Santala Drive, as reported by the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Maryville Restaurateur Charged with Stealing Thousands in Meat from Knoxville-Area Grocery Stores
In a bizarre twist worthy of a crime caper, the owner of an Italian restaurant in Maryville has been charged with theft after he reportedly pilfered thousands of dollars' worth of meat from various local grocery stores. Clement Milanzi, the proprietor of Joe's Italian Cuisine, was arrested for allegedly stuffing steak down his pants and skip-scanning items in a series of shoplifting stunts.
Plenty of sunshine Monday before showers and storms return
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - High pressure remains in charge for one more day as we see plenty of warmth and sunshine on our Monday. Things begin to change; however, as rain and even a few storms move in for Tuesday. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for...
Secret Service agent removed from Harris’s security detail after ‘distressing’ behavior
The Secret Service special agent, who was working on the vice president's departure from Joint Base Andrews on Monday morning, “began displaying behavior their colleagues found distressing.”
Knoxville Anticipates a Mixed Bag of Weather, Sunny Days and Potential Storms Ahead
Knoxville residents can expect a week of fluctuating weather ahead, with conditions swinging from clear skies to potential thunderstorms, the National Weather Service has announced. Today's forecast is set to be sunny with highs reaching up to a comfortable 84 degrees. Northeast winds will give way to a southwestern breeze as the afternoon progresses.
Knoxville Man Charged After Shooting Dog During House Fire Evacuation
In a South Knoxville neighborhood, a dramatic scene unfolded early Friday morning as the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) responded to a house blaze where a man was arrested for shooting a dog amongst the chaos. The shooting occurred while firefighters were working to extinguish the flames consuming a residence at the 200 block of Stone Road, which contained 11 people and a pack of 33 dogs, as reported by WBIR.
Knoxville police investigating after several cars broken into in hotel parking lots
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department has issued a reminder after several cars were broken into in two hotel parking lots early Sunday morning. KPD said officers responded to a report that an unknown suspect or suspects had broken into several cars in the parking lots of the Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn, both on Executive Park Drive.
'They try to dominate you': Former Oak Ridge priest, whistleblower, files complaint
A former priest who is a key witness in a sexual assault lawsuit against the Diocese of Knoxville has filed a complaint against one of the diocese’s attorneys, Knox News has learned. The Rev. Brent Shelton, who suddenly left St. Mary's Parish in Oak Ridge last year after he...
Tickets go on sale May 1 for special events at Lavender Festival in Oak Ridge
Tickets for three special events at the Jackson Square Lavender Festival in Oak Ridge will go on sale beginning Wednesday, May 1. This includes the Herb Lunch June 14, the Tour of Gardens June 14-16, and Nine Lakes Wine Tasting June 15. You may purchase online at www.JacksonSquareLavenderFestival.org, or by...
What to know ahead of WATE’s Free Shred Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — WATE’s Free Shred Day is just around the corner, and here’s what you need to know to dispose of your personal documents on May 4. Shred Day is happening at WATE in Knoxville on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon. Why should I shred? There are quite a few […]
Tennessee falls to Alabama in pitcher’s duel
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An infield single in the bottom of the fifth inning off the bat of Alabama’s Kristen White provided the only run either Tennessee or the Crimson Tide scored on Sunday. The Lady Vols fell 1-0 as Alabama spoiled the nation’s No. 3 team’s bid for...
TDOT: Overturned vehicle on I-40 near Cherry Street causes traffic delays on Saturday night
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A multi-vehicle crash on I-40 West at Mile Marker 389.6 near Cherry Street is causing delays on Saturday, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The wreck was reported at 10:16 p.m. EDT, with two out of three lanes blocked as of 10:40 p.m. One of...
Columbia has banned student protest leader who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live,’ University says
Columbia University has banned the student protest leader, who said "Zionists don't deserve to live," from the campus, a university spokesperson confirmed to The Hill Friday.
Back-to-back big outings from Kirby Connell helps Vols secure series sweep over Mizzou
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Back-to-back 3-2 wins and back-to-back clutch outings from Tennessee's Kirby Connell help the Vols secure the series sweep over SEC foe Mizzou. This is the second consecutive home SEC sweep for the Vols who captured the win on Saturday afternoon in front of a sold out crowd.
Byron Edwards' family still seeking answers, 2 years after his disappearance
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One Knoxville man has been missing for several years with no major developments in his case, but that hasn't stopped Byron Edwards' family from sharing his story. Byron Edwards has now been missing for more than two years. "We still haven't heard anything, the police is...
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