Knoxville TN

Commissioner Andy Fox is proposing that the Knox County Sheriff's Office join the ICE 287(g) Task Force model, which would allow them to be more active in immigration enforcement.

A Knoxville woman has been accused of using customer information and forgery to steal more than $8,000 from customers while working as a bank teller in Farragut, Knox County court records said.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Longtime WBIR Morning Anchor Abby Ham announced Tuesday that she'll be leaving the station. Abby began her career at WBIR in 2006 as a weekend anchor. Aside from a brief period working in Ohio, she has anchored at the station for nearly two decades. "I've literally...

The widow of fallen Knox County Deputy Tucker Blakely has filed a motion in her wrongful death lawsuit, asking a judge to ensure the Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, which provided a homeowners insurance policy for the home where Blakely was fatally shot, pays what it is obligated to.

Covenant Health has earned Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its Nurse Residency Program, recognizing evidence-based standards that strengthen nurse readiness, retention, and patient care across the health system. This designation, the highest recognition offered...

KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) – The Knoxville Police Department has released its preliminary 2025 priority crime report, which is highlighted by double-digit reductions in murders, non-fatal shootings and other crime categories. “I am proud of the relentless and focused effort of our officers and staff at every level of our...

A YWCA center officially opened in Knoxville after multi-million dollar renovations with a mission to help the homeless and aid female victims of addiction, loss and domestic abuse.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Ijams Nature Center is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved birds. Tiger, a red-tailed hawk, passed away peacefully and with dignity, the center announced on social media Wednesday afternoon. “For 20 years, Tiger helped thousands of people fall in love with red-tailed hawks,”...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As Affordable Care Act Tax Credits expire, America is diving headfirst off the subsidy cliff, costing East Tennesseans hundreds of dollars in health insurance premiums. Advent Electric is a full-service contractor that covers 100% of its employee’s healthcare costs. “It is the last thing I...