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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rain and storms continue to develop at times, with more batches moving in at a greater coverage at times this week in your First Alert Forecast. 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.
Maryville man arrested after allegedly stalking ex-employer
A Maryville man was arrested May 1 for allegedly stalking his ex-employer. According to the report, Christian Paul Dunne, 52, Legends Way, was fired from his place of employment. The report states that on April 29, he sent one text message that allegedly said, “he had family stuff and would not be at work,” and another text message 14 minutes later that reportedly said, “I guess not. I’ll stop by and get my check.” ...
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 […]
Beehive Industries Sparks Knoxville Economy with $4M Investment and 150 New Jobs
Beehive Industries, a dynamic player in the aerospace technology sector, has opened its new facility in Knoxville, bolstering the local economy with a $4 million investment and a promise of 150 new jobs. The Knoxville Chamber announced the launch, highlighting the pivotal role the 3D-printing company, which specializes in jet engine development and parts manufacturing, plays in the region's burgeoning innovation corridor.
Israel-Palestinian campus protests spread to Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Protests concerning the ongoing Israel-Hamas War continue to spread throughout college campuses across America. Now, there have been some protests in Tennessee. The protests began with an encampment at Columbia University in New York City and spread coast to coast. One group of protestors argue...
Appalachian Unsolved: Who killed Byron Barker?
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Byron Barker was a popular hair stylist in Knoxville. In fact, in 2003, he appeared on a WBIR segment showing off a new haircut he said he learned in Hollywood. "Byron was an energetic guy," said Frank Gambuzza, co-owner of The Visage Group, at the time....
After three years, man arrested for stalking Sweetwater woman
It took nearly three years, but a Knoxville man who was charged with stalking after he called 911 and claimed a woman, who refused to talk to him, was having a heart attack in 2021, was recently arrested. On July 21 of that year, Monroe County Sheriff’s Detective Billy Littleton said he was sent to a Sierra Drive home near Sweetwater on a false medical call. Dispatch told him a man had called 911 and said a woman he was talking to on the phone...
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...
'They're some of the most welcoming people' | Generous House provides free food and diapers to those in need
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Food is essential for every East Tennessean, but with rising costs, it may not be affordable for everyone. Generous House Knoxville was founded by members of Transformation Church as a diaper bank and monthly food bank. The drive-thru pantry happens on the first Saturday of every...
10News Weekly Recap | Here are the top 5 stores you may have missed this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It was an eventful week in East Tennessee. Here's what you missed. "New Tennessee law prohibits driving cars with 'Carolina Squat' modifications on state roads" Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill into law that prohibits anyone from driving a car on a road if it...
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