Witches, warlocks, magical creatures take over the Tennessee River for some paddling fun
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — If you were out on the Tennessee River this afternoon, you might have seen more than just the usual boats. Dozens of witches, warlocks and other magical creatures floated down the river Saturday as part of a festive "Witches Paddle" event. Participants in costume took to kayaks and paddleboards,...
KPD: Man faces multiple charges after shots fired in West Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Austin Ford, 27, is facing multiple charges following an incident that led to shots being fired around 2:10 a.m. Sunday morning in West Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Police Department. Ford has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault, two counts of reckless endangerment and...
‘Everybody needs heroes’ Clinton celebrates Navy’s 250th birthday
CLINTON Tenn. (WATE) — People gathered in Clinton Sunday morning to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Navy. The Smoky Mountain Anchor Division held the event at the Service and Sacrifice Memorial in Aspire. The division is part of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, the Navy’s youth leadership program. At...
Oak Ridge native Rose Weaver receives statewide honor
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Oak Ridge native Rose Weaver can be described in many different ways by many different people. Some know her as an activist, humanitarian, poet laureate or historian. But those close to her can describe her in one word — a friend. "I love her...
Laine Pugh’s Sunday Morning Weather Update 10/12/25
Warmer than average temperatures return to the Tennessee Valley. A gradual warm up in temperatures is expected throughout the work week, but the low humidity is ours to keep.
Lane closures on I-275 in Knoxville expected to cause delays, TDOT says
The lane closures will begin on Monday and take place between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night through Friday morning.
Fallen Knox County deputy honored with memorial motorcycle ride
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The second annual Officer Tucker Blakely Memorial Ride took place on Saturday with over 50 motorcycle riders showing up to support Blakely’s family and to honor Knox County Deputy Tucker Blakely. Blakely died in 2023 after being shot while responding to a domestic call in...
Knoxville businesses host Knox Pride for event after Knox Pride Festival’s last-minute cancellation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — If you were disappointed by Knox Pride Festival's cancellation, you have another shot at celebrating Knox Pride this year!. Several Knoxville businesses are hosting Knox Pride on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in what organizers call a celebration of "harvest, Pride, and luminous community."
Staying dry with cool mornings and warm afternoons
Highs will top out in the mid 70s Sunday with plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds. Monday will start chilly again in the upper 40s to low 50s before quickly warming into the mid-to-upper 70s with more sun. We look to stay dry for the workweek.
K-9s in the community: Officer Jonathan Meyers & K-9 Ozzy
K-9 Ozzy, with the Alcoa Police Department, has a zest for life and a love for his job. His work can be exhilarating and sometimes even dangerous, but his partner and handler, Officer Jonathan Meyers, said Ozzy is always all in. On a Thursday afternoon, over at the APD training grounds, Meyers and three-year-old Ozzy...
