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Rural Metro responds to fire at Dollar General in West Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rural Metro Fire said it responded to a fire at a Dollar General in West Knoxville Tuesday afternoon. Officials with Rural Metro said crews were dispatched to the fire at the Dollar General located at 9129 Executive Park Drive. Additional information, including any injuries and the...
Police find missing Oak Ridge teen
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)—Officers with the Oak Ridge Police Department were looking for a missing 16-year-old who was last seen Saturday. She has since been found safe. According to police, Elsie Barber was last seen leaving her home on foot around 10 p.m., wearing a grey sweatshirt, grey sweatpants and dark Converse shoes. ORPD officials also said she was considered endangered since she does not have access to her medication.
Sticker shock! Tennessee student football ticket prices double for the 2024 season
In the wake of a successful 2023 season, one thing is for certain when it comes to Tennessee football games: tickets will be hard to come by, for both regular fans and students. And that means most fans will be experiencing some sticker shock, with the demand for season tickets skyrocketing. Even student...
Roane County couple pleads guilty in deaths of 2 adopted children
KINGSTON, Tennessee — A Roane County husband and wife pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday to abusing their adopted children, resulting in two deaths. Michael, 67, and Shirley Gray, 64, killed their adoptive daughter Heather "Sophie" Gray, who was found buried on their Roane County property in May 2020. Authorities believe she died from starvation and abuse at the Gray home in early 2017.
Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley with an Adorable Adoptable!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley joins the Living East Tennessee crew with an adorable adoptable you can take home and make part of your family. Humane Society Tennessee Valley is the first animal shelter in the state of Tennessee and the first no-kill...
Literary contributors raise the intellect of my column as I struggle to keep up | Adams
One of my literary contributors made history this week by quoting Khalil Gibran. Even better, he related the quote to the transfer portal. I also received a follow-up email about Zodiac signs. What's yours?. I'm kidding. I don't care. Another reader pointed out how college football could benefit by setting...
Wild Inside: Big Al the tortoise is back in the sun!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - With summer on the way, Knoxville’s weather is getting warmer, which is perfect for one of Zoo Knoxville’s most iconic residents: Big Al the Aldabra giant tortoise!. He’s around 150 years old and has been living at the zoo for 60 years. Since Al...
Knoxville man questions government phone’s price after finding it for cheaper
A Knoxville man discovered there is a wide price range in the cost of his new free government phone. The order form lists the charge of his access wireless phone at $200, but he found the same phone for a whole lot cheaper.
Police, sheriff’s offices honor fallen officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week is May 12 through 18, and several law enforcement agencies are honoring officers on Wednesday as part of Peace Officers Memorial Day. It’s a way for officers to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. In...
Tennessee baseball NCAA Tournament projections: Where Vols are seeded, ranked
Tennessee baseball is headed toward a national seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third time in the past three seasons. UT is projected as a top-8 seed, which means it would a regional at Lindsey Nelson Stadium and a super regional, if it advances. The No. 1 Vols (43-10,...
Knoxville couple claims TennCare transport provider repeatedly did not show up
A Knoxville couple is trusting that a state-operated medical transportation program keeps its promise. Since March, they've had to cancel four trips to doctors' offices because the special vans didn't show up. They couldn't miss the appointments so they had to hire a private service.
Stolen handgun found at Knox County school, student in custody
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A student is in police custody and a handgun has been recovered at West High School. The Knoxville Police Department shared that around 12:30 p.m. on May 14, the West High School SRO and Knox County School Security Officers were alerted that a student possibly had a gun on campus. KPD […]
Tennessee softball hosts first round of NCAA regional. Here's how to score tickets to see Lady Vols
Softball fans have the chance to see the Lady Vols make history Friday after the team earned the highest NCAA tournament seeding in program history Sunday as the No. 3 national seed. Now the big question for those fans, if they didn't plan ahead, is how to score tickets. The...
Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool opens May 24
The Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool opens for the season beginning Memorial Day weekend. The pool will open from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 24. For opening weekend, it will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, according to a city news release.
TDOT: Tazewell Pike closed in both directions in Gibbs due to multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, northbound and southbound lanes of Tazewell Pike were closed Tuesday afternoon in Gibbs, after a multi-vehicle wreck near Gibbs Ruritan Park. The wreck was reported around 4:33 EDT, according to TDOT. The lanes are still closed as of 4:55...
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