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Missing Kingsport woman found safe in Knoxville
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A woman at the center of a Silver Alert who was missing from Kingsport was found safe in Knoxville, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Around 4 p.m., the TBI shared that a Silver Alert had been issued for Pauline Sykes, 86, who was last seen Friday between Fort Henry […]
Over 120 UT students get water baptized after gathering to lift the name of Jesus at Food City Center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — "God showed up and moved in Knoxville [Wednesday] night," UniteUS said in a Facebook post. Over 5,500 students gathered at the Food City Center on Wednesday to praise and worship Jesus Christ. According to UniteUS, hundreds of students made the life-changing decision to dedicate their lives...
Police asking for help finding missing Knoxville teen
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing Knoxville teen. Police say that 17-year-old Samuel Chugg was last seen leaving his home in West Knoxville, Thursday, May 2, 2024. Chugg’s car, a silver 2017 Toyota Yaris, was last...
Policing experts weigh in to bodycam video of Fountain City gas station shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two policing experts said the Knoxville Police shooting of 41-year-old William McBride at a Knoxville gas station was justified. Officer Seth Beeler shot and killed McBride at an Exxon in Fountain City. "It's a very traumatic event for everyone," Kevin Davis, a retired detective who now...
After arrests at nonviolent pro-Palestinian demonstration, 7 UT students to face discipline by conduct board
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Thursday, a total of nine people were arrested during a protest at the University of Tennessee. No violence was reported at the protest, or during the arrests. Seven of the people who were arrested were students, and two were not affiliated with the university. Protesters...
Showers and storms to start Friday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Just plan on keeping the rain gear handy for the foreseeable future and showers and storms settle in for the extended period. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can choose to receive messages from us on the latest conditions and forecasts.
Knoxville police respond to bomb threat at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Knoxville Police Department announced they responded to a bomb threat at the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Friday morning. Officers and hospital staff searched the building, but did not find anything. “There are no known threats at ETCH at this time, and KPD...
24-year-old Knoxville man dies in shooting as police continue search for suspect
Zackery Schwaller, 24, of Knoxville, died in an April 30 shooting in the 1800 block of Prospect Place in the Morningside neighborhood, the Knoxville Police Department said in a news release. Around 11:40 p.m. April 30, officers responded to a shooting and found Schwaller, who was shot and lying on...
University of Tennessee demonstrators remain on campus as darkness falls Friday night
Demonstrators continued gathering on the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus until around 11:20 p.m. May 3, nearly 90 minutes after UT officials arrived near the Student Union to warn participants of the potential consequences. At 10 p.m., a state law kicks in against camping on state property, which can result in a...
It's not always '5 o'clock somewhere' in Tennessee. Survey finds Tennesseans start to drink much earlier.
The average Tennessean considers 2:11 p.m. an acceptable time to begin drinking, a survey found. Hey, "It's 5 o'clock somewhere" - right?. Day drinking is a socially acceptable activity to most Tennesseans, according to Zinnia Health. Its recent study surveyed 3,000 Tennesseans to find that the average person living in the state finds 2:11 p.m. an OK time to begin consuming alcohol.
Kentucky mother charged in death of infant daughter requests change of venue
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Kentucky mother charged in the death of her 17-month-old daughter requested a change of venue for her trial, claiming the Knoxville media market, which includes Bell County, Kentucky, has altered public opinion. Erica Lawson, 21, was charged after her daughter died at East Tennessee Children’s...
How big-name philanthropists are pitching in $2 million to help fix Knoxville housing crunch
A group of well-known community philanthropists is working to help the city of Knoxville alleviate a part of the housing crisis, putting their own dollars toward public programs that lead to construction of affordable homes. Why would wealthy donors give to a city that levies taxes? And what are they...
Knoxville Braces for Continued Showers and Thunderstorms, NWS Predicts Muggy Days Ahead
The weather in Knoxville is showing no signs of bright, sunny skies any time soon, as the National Weather Service predicts a series of showers and thunderstorms sweeping through the area that started in the early hours of May 3rd and is set to continue, potentially dampening spirits and outdoor activities for the coming days.
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