Knoxville TN

Knoxville police Lt. Gordon Gwathney was trying to retrieve a bird that had been shot in choppy waters when his kayak flipped over, leading to his death on a hunting trip. His body was found sometime later. Gwathney, or “Officer G.” as he was known, was 57. He drowned at about 9 a.m. Oct. 26 in a wetland near the...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A family in Knoxville has been following the reports out of Jamaica closely. They have family still in the country and communication has stopped as the Hurricane Melissa got to its worst. Tiekel Finnikin and his mom held their phones close on Wednesday, watching videos from...

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“This is an incomprehensible loss for our agency,” Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel said while mourning the death of Gordon Gwathney

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The University of Tennessee’s retired mascot, Smokey X, has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture announced the 14-year-old bluetick coonhound’s diagnosis on Wednesday. During Smokey X‘s recent biannual appointment, veterinary staff...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Local restaurants will offer free meals to people who may lose SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown. SNAP benefits will run out Nov. 1 if the government doesn’t reopen. Pizza Hoss owner Amanda Jablonski said the restaurant welcomes those who may lose out on their...

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Three Knoxville man will stand trial for murder in the March killing of a 16-year-old in East Knoxville. A grand jury has returned felony murder counts against Jaylyn Hudson, 21, Jayden Conwell, 20, and Ladamion Julian, 21, in the case. Russo was shot in the night....

As Tennessee gets ready to shift into “Dark Mode” against Oklahoma this week, Crocs is doing the same. The company, in partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods, launched “Dark Mode” Tennessee-themed clogs – and multiple Vols stars helped promote them. Quarterback Joey Aguilar, wide receiver Mike Matthews and cornerback...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - November SNAP benefits are facing uncertainty because of the government shutdown, leaving local organizations preparing for increased demand for food assistance. “Well, you can only imagine if you can’t meet your basic needs, how do you focus on other things like jobs,” Tess Frear with...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Charme P. Allen Office of the District Attorney General said on Wednesday that they were able to get a conviction for a man's third offense of driving under the influence. Knoxville police officers told a jury that they found Ben Tambo Wasike asleep in the...