🚨 Arrest Made in Sevierville Hit-and-Run Fatality
The Sevierville Police Department has arrested 34-year-old Enrique Estrada Martinez of Knoxville in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early March 30, 2026. Investigators say Martinez was driving a Ford Transit van when he struck 73-year-old Henry Smith of Kentucky on Winfield Dunn Parkway (Highway 66)...
AMBER ALERT: 5-year-old girl abducted in St. Louis County
An Amber Alert was issued Monday morning as St. Louis County police searched for a missing 5-year-old. St. Louis County police said that Aleise Dawson was left in a running 2020 Jeep Renegade that was stolen around 8 a.m. in the 8900 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Affton.
Knoxville City Council could take 1st step toward alternate 911 response program
(UPDATE) — A Knoxville City Council resolution to endorse the implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan was not adopted on Tuesday after a 4-4 vote. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A resolution going before Knoxville City Council on Tuesday will address the possibility of an...
Candidates running to be next Knox County Sheriff participate in public debate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With the Knox County primary elections less than a month away, candidates vying to be the county’s next sheriff participated in a public debate on Monday. Knox County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Detectives David Amburn, former KCSO deputy and former federal agent Mike Davis, former KCSO...
Houston-bound flight from Knoxville diverted after engine issue
HOUSTON - A flight from Tennessee to Houston was diverted to Mississippi on Monday after experiencing an engine issue, officials confirm. According to United Express, CommuteAir flight 4302, operating as United Express, was flying from Knoxville to Houston but safely diverted to Jackson to address an engine issue....
John Valliant, Knoxville attorney and former chair of troubled juvenile detention center, dies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - John Valliant, a prominent Knoxville attorney, former Knox County Democratic Party chairman and former member of the Knox County juvenile detention center’s board of trustees, has died. According to an obituary published by Knox News, he was 78. Valliant, an Oak Ridge native, graduated from...
Blount County Animal Center Dog of the Week: Bowser
Bowser used to live in a castle. Every morning, he’d get up, have his coffee with bacon-flavored cream, and trot through the stone hallways of his home. Sometimes, stone castles can get a little drafty, but luckily for Bowser, he had a few small lakes of lava to keep him warm. You would think that it might get lonely...
Knox County man creates model police cars for people across the nation
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn — Inside a Knox County garage, you’ll find Garry Campbell painting police cars. What started as a childhood hobby has grown into a 32-year calling for the retired Knoxville police officer. “I just kept building models throughout my childhood. Never thought it would turn into...
Proposed development plan raises concerns for some East Knox County neighbors
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — A proposed rezoning plan could bring 194 multi-family units to East Knox County. The area of development sits between Pleasant Hill and Kitts Roads. At a community meeting, dozens showed up to hear from the developer about the plan. Thomas Krajewski with Homestead Land Holdings...
8 Tennessee sandwich shops that quietly beat the big chains
Tennessee is packed with incredible local sandwich shops that put big chain restaurants to shame. From Nashville to Memphis, these hidden gems are serving up bold flavors, creative ingredients, and seriously satisfying meals. You do not need a famous logo or a drive-through window to make an unforgettable sandwich....
