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Periods of on and off rain Sunday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Batches of light to moderate rain are moving across the area on Sunday morning. We’re going to remain unsettled for most of the week ahead. 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.
Knoxville Police Department requests public feedback on service, safety
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department is looking for feedback from residents on how satisfied they are with police operations and neighborhood safety. The City of Knoxville posted a link to the survey on Facebook Saturday morning, sharing that the department wanted to hear from residents about police operations and their top neighborhood […]
VERIFY: Walmart has no current plans to return stores to 24-hour operations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, several Walmart locations in East Tennessee were open 24 hours a day. However, on March 14, 2020, when the full impact of the pandemic began to be realized across the country, Walmart posted a notice that most of its stores' schedules would change.
Two hikers rescued by Tennessee National Guard in the Smokies Friday
LOUISVILLE, Tenn. — Two hikers were rescued in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Friday, the Tennessee Military Department says. In the afternoon and evening, two air evacuations were performed by crews from the Tennessee Army National Guard for hikers suffering medical emergencies. One hiker suffering from respiratory...
PCOS is a significant health problem. Here's why doctors say many women remain undiagnosed
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Cat Steele's morning routine has become a ritual. She packs meals for the workday and several vitamins to help regulate her hormones. "I have to be really mindful of things that cause inflammation in my body, because that can lead to a lot of really negative symptoms," Steele said.
Knox County is a 'child care desert' that's straining parents and the local economy
Helping shape the brains of young children can be incredibly rewarding. But the worst part of Mandy Watson's job is telling parents their children cannot attend the Olive Tree Early Learning Center because classrooms are full. Olive Tree is a microcosm of child care challenges prevalent across Knox County, where...
Knoxville’s Largest Kids’ Party returns to World’s Fair Park
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville’s Largest Kids’ Party returned to the World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn on Saturday for a fun-filled day raising money for a good cause. The performance lawn was packed with over 30 kid-oriented vendors, food trucks and several activities for kids to enjoy.
Knoxville honors Tennessee’s 228th birthday with celebration
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee was founded 228 years ago on June 1, 1796, and a festival was held in Knoxville on Saturday to honor and celebrate the occasion. The celebration was held at Marble Springs State Historic Site, the home of Tennessee’s first governor, John Sevier. “So we...
Tennessee ranks among most dangerous states for construction work: 'Carrying caskets'
A fall from a second-story roof in Sevierville. A deadly trench collapse in Knoxville. Fatal heat stroke in Clarksville. These are just a handful of the dozens of work-related deaths investigated by the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration during 2023. So far in 2024, TOSHA has investigated two workplace-related deaths.
New development, upgrades on the way to Alcoa's North Hall Road, West Bessemer Street corridor
ALCOA, Tenn. — Upgrades to an Alcoa business and new housing are planned for Alcoa's North Hall Road and West Bessemer Street corridor. City leaders approved plans from Blackhorse Pub and Brewery to upgrade and expand its brewery, beer garden and parking lot. Jeremy Pearson, the Alcoa City Planner,...
Hurricane season starts expected active season ahead
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The first day of hurricane season is here with an active forecast for the next few months. NOAA predicts 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three becoming major hurricanes. A major hurricane is classified as a Category 3 storm with winds of 111 mph. The current...
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