Man charged after multiple shootings at Northwest Knoxville home, KPD says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A 29-year-old is in custody after police said he shot toward an occupied home in Northwest Knoxville several times and hit two vehicles over the past month. The Knoxville Police Department said it received shooting calls on three different days from a home in the 2200...
2004 Knoxville murder case, mother’s persistence highlighted in ABC special
More than 20 years after the fatal stabbing of a University of Tennessee student in West Knoxville, an episode of ABC's "20/20" will be focusing on the years-long murder investigation and a mother's determination to find justice.
Watch: Pups of world’s most endangered wolf species born at Tennessee zoo
Six red wolf pups were recently born at Zoo Knoxville, a significant milestone as the species is critically endangered, according to zoo officials.
Autopsy reports released for 2 teens who drowned after jumping off I-75 bridge during...
LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Knox County Regional Forensic Center released the autopsies of two Chattanooga teens who died in April after they jumped from an interstate bridge during a multi-county chase and plunged into the river below in Loudon County. The autopsy reports identified the two teens as...
District Attorney recuses herself amid investigation of Knox County Trustee’s office
Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen has recused herself as the Tennessee Comptroller's Office investigates the Knox County Government offices, including the Trustee's Office.
Grand Jury charges man in death of ‘Baby Elena,’ Kentucky 17-month-old who died in...
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WVLT) - Another person has been indicted in the death of Elena Hembree, a 17-month-old out of Kentucky who was the victim in “one of the most severe cases of abuse” former Commonwealth Attorney Lisa Fugate had ever seen. Previous Coverage: Judge rules out death...
Harsher charges for Knoxville drug dealers aim to curb overdose deaths
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department, in partnership with other departments and organizations across Knox County, have been finding ways to deter drug dealers, including by adding more serious charges after they’re arrested. The Drug Related Death Task Force is a unit involving different agencies...
Car burglaries strike fear into Sevier County neighborhood
Residents of the New Center neighborhood said they didn’t always feel the need to lock up their belongings until now. The quiet neighborhood in Sevierville is on-edge after a string of burglaries have been reported in the area.
Officers arrest wanted man after assault and kidnapping incident, Oliver Springs PD says
OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man was arrested Thursday after an ongoing search. Officials with the Oliver Springs Police Department said they got a tip about a wanted suspect being at a home on Railroad Avenue. The suspect ran from officers and tried to hide in a thick area...
Sevier County and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Probe Suspicious Fire, Offer $5,000 Reward for...
In Sevier County, a collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement and fire agencies is now in drive to investigate a fire deemed "suspicious" by authorities. According to WBIR, the incident took place on Sunday on Little Cove Church Road and resulted in significant damage to a camper. The agencies involved...