Fire in East Knoxville apartment complex put out, KFD says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Crews were on the scene of a fire at Spring Meadow Apartment Homes in East Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Fire Department. According to a spokesperson with KFD, crews responded to the complex located just off Washington Pike. Images sent to WBIR showed flames coming from the roof of the...
AG Skrmetti issues consumer alert: Beware of scammers following Knoxville earthquake
AG SKRMETTI ISSUES CONSUMER ALERT: BEWARE OF SCAMMERS FOLLOWING KNOXVILLE EARTHQUAKE. KNOXVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti warned Knoxville-area residents today to guard against scammers exploiting the May 10, 2025 earthquake that impacted the region. “Unscrupulous scammers find every opportunity to...
Knoxville Braces for Week of Showers and Thunderstorms, NWS Advises Keeping Umbrellas Handy
Knoxville residents can expect a series of cloudy days with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms stretching into the coming week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). According to their latest update, today's forecast predicts a cloudy sky, with a comfortable high near 75 degrees and a northeast...
Woman dead after car crashes into bridge support off of Broadway in Knoxville
A woman is dead after Knoxville police responded to a crash involving a car that ran off the road and struck a bridge support Saturday morning.
New animal shelter opens in Sevier County
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Sevier County has opened a new $5 million animal shelter that’s been seven years in the making. The county held a ribbon cutting for the shelter Friday morning. This is a joint project by the county and cities in Sevier County to take in strays...
Tennessee troopers and rangers execute daring rescue in Smoky Mountains overnight
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Tennessee Highway Patrol strike team and National Park Service rangers completed a challenging overnight rescue in the Great Smoky Mountains, carrying an injured hiker to safety through steep, rain-soaked terrain. Authorities said the woman suffered a fractured leg while hiking in a...
Joey Aguilar set to arrive on Tennessee campus next week
Joey Aguilar’s time on Rocky Top is set to begin on Monday, according to VolQuest’s Austin Price. The former Appalachian State quarterback had some academic timing hurdles to clear before he could get to Knoxville, but those are now taken care of. Game on. Aguilar spent the spring...
KPD: One woman dead after single-car wreck in downtown Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal car crash in downtown Knoxville. According to KPD, officials responded to the ramp from Broadway to Hall of Fame Drive around 8:35 a.m. on May 9, where they said a car had run off the road and collided with the bridge support before flipping...
Does eating raw local honey actually help with allergies?
If spring means rapid-fire sneezes and anger-inducing eye itchiness, there's a decent chance you've heard that consuming raw local honey can help combat seasonal allergies.
Staying cloudy with rain returning tonight
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Good morning! We’re starting Saturday mild with a mix of sun and clouds. The clouds will quickly take over for a mostly cloudy day. Be sure you have the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to keep up with the latest forecast details for your location.
