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Knoxville police release body camera footage of warrant that preceded in-custody death
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department released Wednesday body camera footage showing a police response to an Asheville Highway apartment complex, after which a suspect died in KPD custody. The death happened on April 7, shortly after KPD officers and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation executed a search...
Enjoy today’s sunshine with scattered rain up next
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s a beautiful sunny day, before clouds and scattered rain rolls through tomorrow. We’re tracking warmth and clouds at times this weekend, then storms at times next week. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android, so you can...
Remembering the Ramseys: Greenback marks legacy of love, kindness
Only three weeks ago, the town of Greenback tragically lost two influential pillars of the community when they were murdered at their home. James “Chipper” Ramsey, 78, and Betty Ramsey, 75, have been described as two bright lights in a darkened world; and even in their passing, the couple’s influence and light still shines on those who loved them. Chipper and Betty were high school sweethearts at Greenback School and...
Kim Caldwell hires Nolan Harvath as director of sports performance for Lady Vols
Lady Vols basketball coach Kim Caldwell has hired a new director of sports performance. Nolan Harvath, who has worked with the West Virginia strength and conditioning staff since December 2020, was announced as the new director of sports performance for Lady Vols basketball on Thursday. Harvath and Caldwell previously worked together at Division II Glenville (W.Va.) State.
KPD: 2 men charged after 3 loaded firearms found during traffic stop
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An 18-year-old and a 23-year-old man are facing charges after Knoxville Police found firearms in a car during a traffic stop early Wednesday morning, according to KPD. At around 12:20 a.m., KPD said officers stopped a car after witnessing a traffic violation at the intersection of...
East TN widow forced to alter mailbox or risk losing service
An East Tennessee widow received a directive from her post office last week, she has to raise the mailbox in front of her house. While that may sound easy, it’s not. Her mailbox is made of brick and it was built more than 30 years ago.
Knoxville attempted murder suspect who turned himself in beat, shot woman multiple times, report says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An incident report obtained by WVLT News outlines more details in an attempted murder case that happened in Knoxville. Jevess Craigmire, 27, was wanted for, among other things, shooting a woman at an apartment complex on Dandridge Avenue early Saturday morning. He later turned himself in to the Knoxville Police Department, according to police officials.
Blount officials hearing update on new growth guidelines for Blount County
Blount County leaders will soon reconsider the government’s guidelines for growth. Amid frequent, public and often emotional conversations about local development, the Blount County Board of Commissioners in 2022 decided to rethink its years-old growth strategy. The government also contracted with a private company to suggest revisions to that strategy. Today, April 25, members of the county’s planning commission are scheduled to hear a presentation on development from Inspire Placemaking...
TWRA to restock lakes in Fountain City, Maryville for summer fishing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Just in time for summer, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency has announced plans to restock channel catfish in five community fishing lakes in Tennessee, including in Fountain City and Maryville. The restocking will take place in late April at Greenbelt Lake in Maryville, Fountain City Lake in Knoxville, Cameron Brown Lake […]
Donating our son's organs after his death at 22 transformed our tragedy into hope
Losing my son Michael to a fatal accident at the age of 22 was devastating. Donating his organs saved three lives and rewrote our family’s story from tragedy to hope. Since then, April has become a meaningful month for our family. It's National Donate Life Month, when we celebrate the life Michael lived and the life he gave.
L&N STEM Academy stays among top 10 Tennessee high schools on US News and World Report list
L&N STEM Academy is once again ranked among the top 10 high schools in Tennessee in a new list released by U.S. News and World Report. The 2024 rankings for the downtown Knoxville school specializing in science, technology, engineering and math are: ...
Man lost in Greenback located by county's new drone
Before a 73-year-old man went searching for his dogs in the woods of Greenback on a rainy day recently, he told his family he planned to be back by 3 p.m. Two hours after that — and with temperatures in the 40s and still no sight of him — the missing man’s family called 911. Matt Acuff was on duty with Priority Ambulance at that time when he received a...
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