Knoxville Man Dies After Vehicle Plunges into Tennessee River
A tragic incident unfolded on the banks of the Tennessee River this past Sunday, when a man died after his vehicle plunged into the water. The Knoxville Police Department reported the occurrence, noting that their officers were called to Governor Ned McWherter Park around 1:45 p.m. following reports of an automobile...
Nashville Forgery Suspect Hunted Across East Tennessee In ‘Manhunt Monday’
A Nashville man is now the focus of East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers’ latest “Manhunt Monday” alert, as the group asks the public to help track down Bryan Christopher Pasquini on charges that include criminal simulation, check-washing, and forgery. The bulletin lists his last known address on Hemlock Avenue in...
Tennessee Valley Weather Alert: Tennessee–Alabama Booms Along I-65 Corridor
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee — Loud booming noises reported overnight across parts of the Tennessee Valley are raising questions from residents, particularly in communities spanning Tennessee and Alabama near the...
‘The Lord totally looked out for them’ | Tree falls on Knoxville home, traps...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A tree fell on a Knoxville home Saturday during the winter storm that moved through Tennessee and much of the country, trapping a 10-year-old child inside. The Knoxville Fire Department received a call about the incident and responded to the scene. Three people were able to...
Nisus contributes to employee-supported dog shelter
Rockford, Tenn.-based Nisus Corporation is in full swing, supporting employees who are active in their communities and committed to making an impact. Recently, Nisus made a generous contribution to support the cause championed by James Rodriguez, Nisus industry specialist, who is dedicated to helping abandoned and...
Knoxville Area Transit announces modified routes, schedule
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville Area Transit plans to operate on modified routes and a modified schedule as of 1:30 p.m. Monday. KAT also plans to operate its fixed routes and LIFT services on a delay Tuesday. This comes as winter weather left ice on the roads, creating hazardous driving conditions in many parts...
Knoxville organizations stepping up to protect unhoused people from cold
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville area organizations are stepping up to provide a warm, safe space for unhoused people amid below freezing temperatures. Knox Area Rescue Ministries has implemented its Red Flag Policy. “Red Flag is an emergency, strategic, kind of mode that we go into where we want folks to come in...
‘We dodged a bullet,’ Anderson County EMA director says of weekend’s storm
All that's left from the weekend's wintry weather is the cold, some icy patches of road and a damaged but usable bridge. "We dodged a bullet," Joe Mead, Anderson County Emergency Management Agency director, said in a mid-morning call on Jan. 26 following the weekend weather event that many had expected to be...
‘My family could have died’: Tree destroyed Knoxville home, trapped children inside
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville family says a winter blast turned into a terrifying rescue after a large tree crashed into their home and trapped two children inside. The family said it started with a loud boom when strong winds sent a large tree crashing into their home. The tree fell directly into their […]
East Tennessee Counties Activate Snow Emergency Plans as Winter Weather Increases Danger on Roads
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) – Multiple counties in East Tennessee have activated their snow emergency plans as winter weather continues to make its way through the region. Morgan County was the first to activate its plan. According to EMA Director Ethan Webb, both primary and secondary roadways...
