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Man dies in dirt bike crash, Pigeon Forge Police Department says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - On Monday, the Pigeon Forge Police Department reported that a man died in a dirt bike crash in Pigeon Forge on Sunday, April 28. According to PFPD, the crash occurred on private property. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 34-year-old man, identified as Jonny Villatoro Amador, unresponsive and seriously injured.
Fatal head-on collision shuts down section of Interstate 26
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — A tragic two-vehicle crash occurred just before midnight on April 28, prompting a response from officers of the Johnson City Police Department. The incident occurred on Interstate 26 at Exit 17 and involved a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction colliding head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the […] The post Fatal head-on collision shuts down section of Interstate 26 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Knoxville police ID 40-year-old man killed in April 26 hit and run on Chapman Highway
The Knoxville Police Department has identified the man killed by a hit-and-run driver April 26 on Chapman Highway as Zachariah Allen, 40. Officers responded to the scene on Chapman Highway at Fort Avenue, just south of the Henley Street Bridge, at around 1:40 a.m. April 26, a department spokesperson said in a press release.
Warm and breezy again today before storms arrive later tonight
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We have one more warm day to enjoy before the first round of rain and storms moves in this week. We’re tracking another round to arrive to end the week. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay...
Warrants detail prior interactions that led to KPD shooting and killing Jamauri Griffin on Saturday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Warrants detailed the prior interactions between Jamauri Griffin and Winter Basurto before Knoxville Police Department officers shot and killed Griffin early Saturday morning. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said officers responded to a domestic call. When they arrived, Griffin shot Basurto in the face. Officers then...
‘It’s scary’ | Neighbor reflects on officer-involved shooting in West Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continued to look into an officer-involved shooting on Santala Dr. in West Knoxville. TBI officials said officers with the Knoxville Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home early Saturday morning. “I hear this weird noise. Loud and I...
Rain moves in Tuesday, turning sunny and warmer by Wednesday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Make sure to grab the rain gear as you head out the door Tuesday morning to work and school as our next front begins to move into the region. Thankfully we don’t keep rain chances around all week as sunshine returns with warmer temperatures by the middle of the week.
Woman shot trying to steal motorcycle from North Knoxville hotel, police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a woman was shot in North Knoxville, according to department Communications Manager Scott Erland. The call came around 4:15 Monday morning, Erland said, prompting officers to respond to a shooting at the Red Roof Inn on Central Avenue Pike....
'Garbage kills bears' | Steps to stay safe as bears come out of hibernation in the Great Smoky Mountains
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Bears in the Great Smoky Mountains are starting to be more active, and there are some mountain-sized tips to keep families and animals safe. According to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, there have been an average of 339 negative human-bear encounters annually over the last decade, with many more going unreported. GSMNP stresses that high bear activity can occur anywhere and that safety is not always guaranteed.
Knoxville's Weather Roller Coaster, From Sunny Delights to Stormy Nights Forecasted This Week
As the people of Knoxville enjoy a partly cloudy scheme with temperatures hovering at a pleasant 61°F, the city's residents are bracing for a turbulent shift in weather in the coming days. According to the forecast pumped out by the National Weather Service earlier this morning, the city skies are swinging from sunny highs to stormy lows, all within a week.
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.
Lady Vols fall short of a sweep against Alabama
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With wins on both Friday and Saturday against Alabama, the Lady Vols had a chance to secure their third SEC sweep of the year. However, the Crimson Tide’s Kristen White beat the throw to first for what would have been Alabama’s third out of the fifth inning. That play allowed Kenleigh […]
Bill passes in Tennessee General Assembly to change Fourth Grade Retention law
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As standardized testing comes to an end in Knox County, students in fourth grade may be able to progress to fifth grade even if their TCAP English and language arts scores are low. In a bill headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk, changes to the fourth-grade retention law could mean that […]
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