Knoxville TN

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new regional forensic center is on track to open in Karns later this year to meet the demands of East Tennessee’s growing population. The Knox County Regional Forensic Center performs autopsies for 23 counties and serves as medical examiner for Knox, Anderson and Blount counties.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has released a detailed forecast for the Knoxville area, providing insights into the expected weather conditions for the coming days. According to their NWS latest update, residents can anticipate mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing today, with...

In a pressing call for community vigilance, the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) has sounded the alarm with an Endangered Child Alert for Isabella Hurlburt, a 15-year-old girl missing since last Thursday. The search intensifies as officials relay that Isabella was last seen in the vicinity of Division Street,...

ROANE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in a Knox County man being charged with first degree murder. On January 27th, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell...

This week marked the five year anniversary of the Tennessee Vols hiring Josh Heupel as the program's head coach. Heupel was hired by the Vols in early 2021 after Tennessee fired Jeremy Pruitt in the midst of a major recruiting scandal. That scandal, unbelievably, is still impacting the Vols five ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department responded to two house fires overnight. The first happened around 11:45 p.m. when they received a call about a garage on fire on Keith Ave. There were 7 people and 5 dogs inside. Crews were able to put the fire out in about an hour.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An Oak Ridge teen is facing several charges after he allegedly defrauded multiple customers at a McDonald’s he worked at. According to warrants obtained by WVLT News, three people had unauthorized purchases of $150 each after visiting McDonald’s on Lovell Road in Farragut last month.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Two brothers accused in a shooting that led to a car crash appeared in court Wednesday. Jamarcus Murphy, 20, and Jamahus Murphy, 18, were arrested in December after a woman was shot while driving, leading to her crashing her car. The driver survived, but is now paralyzed. The passenger,...