Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After months of investigation, Randall Vaught, 63, was indicted on murder charges after an assault in September, the Knoxville Police Department said. Vaught faces charges including felony murder. KPD officers took him into custody Saturday night on the 1400 block of North Broadway. This...

A fatal crash was reported Tuesday in Farragut, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said.

A joint city-county task force wants to change what happens when Knoxville residents call 9-1-1 for help that is urgent but not dangerous. The group is urging Knoxville and Knox County to launch an alternative first-responder program that would send unarmed, specially trained community responders to low-risk calls....

MADISONVILLE, Tenn. — A 24-year-old man was arrested in an aggravated statutory rape case involving a minor under 14-years-old, according to the Madisonville Police Department. MPD said Ethan Owens, of Oak Ridge, was indicted by a Monroe County Grand Jury and taken into custody last week. According to a...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — LETN’s Noemy Sanchez recently visited Scruffy’s Cafe, a spot that blends cozy vibes with a cat lover’s dream. The space invites guests to grab a coffee or tea, enjoy tasty snacks, and spend time with some truly purr-fect furry companions. Owner Talisa...

The sheriff’s office asked drivers to take an alternate route as the road will be closed “for several hours” due to the crash.

A routine Monday afternoon shopping trip at the Rural King in the Halls community turned chaotic when a man was stabbed inside the store, according to local authorities. Deputies say a suspect was taken into custody at the scene. The victim was rushed to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening and...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Working to support teachers and arts programs at Beaumont Magnet Academy, Beaumont Rocks 2026 kicked off in style, and the spectacle truly lived up to its name. From dazzling dancing divas and stunning student-led choreography to fun teacher performances, the night raised funds while...

onstruction activities are expected to impact traffic along I-75 south on Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said.

ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — A new roundabout is set to open in Blount County this week, permanently shifting traffic near McGhee Tyson Airport in Alcoa. The Tennessee Department of Transportation annouced that the new roundabout on Cusick Road and the newly constructed Regal Drive, which connects to Northpark Boulevard,...