‘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...
PHOTOS: Winter weather impacts Tennessee Valley
People across the Tennessee Valley experienced ice and snow as the winter weather has been passing through. Some of our viewers have captured photos and videos of ice frozen on trees and roads, and a few even got a dusting of snow.
3 charged after stealing more than $18,000 from East Tennessee Ulta Beauty stores, report...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Three people have been charged in Knox County after they allegedly stole thousands from multiple Ulta Beauty stores. According to court records obtained by WVLT News, three people, identified as Yilianne Casero, Yoandys Diaz and Sariel Maqueira, were spotted inside Ulta Beauty in Oak Ridge...
Car crashes into building on Chapman Highway in South Knoxville
A car went into a building on Chapman Highway at Taliwa Court.
LIST: East Tennessee school delays and closures amid wintry weather
(WATE) — School districts across East Tennessee have announced closures and delays for Tuesday, Jan. 27, into Wednesday, Jan. 28, due to wintry weather. Storm Team 6 said temperatures will fall Monday night with lows dropping into the single digits. On Tuesday, more sunshine can be expected, but it will stay cold...
2 people found dead outside during winter storm in Knox County, forensic center investigating
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Two people were found dead outside in Knox County during the winter storm over the weekend, a Knox County Forensic Center spokesperson said. Officials said that while they were found outside, it’s too soon to definitively say if it was weather-related. The center said its...
Federal indictment says ICE officers’ vehicle intentionally rammed on East Tennessee construction site
A federal indictment says two ICE agents had their vehicle rammed by an East Tennessee driver as the officers attempted to enter a construction site after surveilling the property as part of a search for illegal aliens. Prosecutors said Alexander Bonilla-Servin, 18, of Smyrna faces several charges including some...
Knoxville, TN – Traffic Alert: I-40 Crash Near Mile Marker 222 Slows Travel; Major...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knoxville, TN – Drivers traveling along Interstate 40 in East Tennessee are experiencing delays today after a crash was reported near mile marker 222, prompting an active response from the Tennessee Highway...
Environmental management contractors continue to transform Oak Ridge
Building on the groundwork laid in 2025, the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and its contractors are planning to make significant progress in 2026. Their projects are removing risks, supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s modernization efforts to advance national missions and providing land...
