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Maryville chef accused of shoplifting meat in multiple cities for restaurant
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Maryville chef has been accused of shoplifting meat from a Knoxville grocery store to serve at his restaurant, according to court records. Those records state that some of the stolen items were taken in his pants. On Thursday, Clement Milanzi was taken into custody on a charge of theft of […]
Maryville man faces vehicular homicide, reckless endangerment counts in death of young Kingston Pike pedestrian
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Maryville man mowed down and killed a young pedestrian walking along busy Kingston Pike while driving a van high on drugs, a Knox County grand jury indictment alleges. Shannon B. Walker, 45, further endangered the lives of multiple other people that same day, Aug. 21,...
Man charged after woman found dead at West Knoxville apartment
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting at a West Knoxville apartment late Thursday night, according to the Knoxville Police Department. KPD shared that at 9:30 p.m. on April 25, officers were sent to an apartment at 3210 Atchley Ridge Way in regards to a deceased person. On scene, they […]
More Than 30 Dogs Evacuated From House Fire in Tennessee
On April 26, a house fire in Knoxville, Tennessee, led to 11 people and several dogs being evacuated. However, during the fire rescue, the owner shot one of the dogs that was reportedly attacking another pup while they were evacuating. The man was detained and taken into custody by the authorities. Several dogs and 11 […] The post More Than 30 Dogs Evacuated From House Fire in Tennessee appeared first on DogTime.
Knoxville Police investigating deadly hit-and-run on Chapman Highway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man has died after he was struck by a vehicle along Chapman Highway overnight Friday, according to the Knoxville Police Department. The search for the involved vehicle, believed to be a black sports utility vehicle (SUV), was underway as of 6 a.m. Friday. KPD shared to its social media Friday […]
Crime Stoppers asks for help finding 2 missing Knoxville children
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asked for help Friday in tracking down two missing Knoxville children. Serenity Yera, 2, and Fate Yera, 4, were last known to live on Cecil Johnson Road, but the Department of Children’s Services has not been able to check in on them.
Lady Vols win series opener at Alabama
No. 3 Tennessee (36-8, 15-4 SEC) defeated Alabama (31-13, 8-11), 5-0, Friday at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tennessee won its third consecutive game. The Lady Vols recorded 10 hits in the contest against Alabama. Kiki Milloy went 2-for-3. She recoded three runs, one double and one stolen base for...
Blount County leaders working to keep drugs out with 313 Initiative
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tennessee — Blount County leaders said an initiative that began in December 2022 is keeping drugs out of the area, and overdose deaths are on the decline. Multiple agencies across East Tennessee partnered up for the 313 initiative. It's named after a Michigan area code and since it began in December 2022, authorities said they have found around 102 pounds of marijuana, 49 pounds of fentanyl and heroin, as well as around 6 pounds of cocaine.
The job and the pay: A look at Blount County, Maryville and Alcoa school directors
The director of a public school district is much like the CEO of a company, providing leadership, setting the vision and reinforcing the organization’s culture. However, you also may find them up early enough to make the call on whether to close schools because of a snowstorm or find them at a ball game at night talking with students and their families. School district performance is tracked through multiple types of data. Attendance and absentee reports show whether students are showing up. State assessments report...
Alcoa approves additional Hall Road development plans
Changes are coming to the intersection of North Hall Road and West Bessemer Street. After gaining approval from the Alcoa Planning Commission last week, Blackhorse Pub and Brewery owners are set to install additions to the beer garden on the pub grounds with a mixed-use development nearby. The proposed three-story building as drawn will provide a mix of residential and commercial use and will face North Hall Road to the south of the pub. Developers hope to begin work when interest rates become more attainable. ...
Man indicted in death of UT swimming director’s son
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The man accused of fatally striking Ben Kredich while driving under the influence has been indicted, according to the Knox County District Attorney’s office. In August 2023, Kredich, the son of Tennessee Director of Swimming & Diving Matt Kredich, was struck and killed while walking on the sidewalk along Kingston Pike […]
U.S. News rates Maryville High School No. 11 in Tennessee
New ratings from U.S. News & World Report put Maryville High School as No. 11 among 462 public high schools in Tennessee. All local high schools ranked among the Top 10 in the Knoxville metropolitan area, in the media company’s report published online this week. MHS is No. 2 in the Knoxville metropolitan area, behind Knox County’s L&N STEM Academy, which ranked No. 9 in the state. ...
'There's no place to rent' || Maryville homeowners running out of options as eviction date looms
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Maryville homeowners in the Thornhill Mobile Home Community said they're scrambling as their eviction date inches closer. An attorney told 10News this week that the mobile homes of people who've been evicted from living on rented lots can eventually be turned over to the landlord. 10News...
'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...
Tracking rain ahead of more wind and warmth
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rain cuts through our area today, then winds increase and blow in more warmth for a few days. After that, the pattern becomes more unsettled with storms at times in your First Alert 8-Day Planner. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone...
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