Knoxville police officer under internal investigation amid possible immigration policy violation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said one of its officers is being investigated for a possible violation of the department's immigration policy. KPD Communications Manager Scott Erland said Officer Heather Leeper detained Victor Bernardino-Mariono and later transported him to a local Immigration and...
‘Ridiculous’: East Tennesseans voice concerns over rising expenses
A recent Vanderbilt Poll found that 87% of respondents said that everyday costs were too high. 6 News spoke to several East Tennesseans who are struggling with high prices, with many relying on Social Security or clipping coupons to make ends meet.
Pellissippi State dedicates ‘Sue and Ben Atchley Veteran Success Center’
Pellissippi State Community College on Tuesday re-dedicated its Veteran Success Center at the Hardin Valley campus as the Sue and Ben Atchley Veteran Success Center, to honor former state Sen. Ben Atchley and his wife and fellow public servant, Sue Atchley, for their service and dedication to East Tennessee and the...
Alcoa residents slam officials on hotel, Costco developments at board meeting
The Alcoa Board of Commissioners took some heat Tuesday from constituents upset over developments near the Alcoa schools, particularly regarding a proposed hotel and Costco. Within the last few weeks, developers across the road from Alcoa High School, 524 Faraday St., began posting signs advertising a new Holiday Inn...
Weekend wandering at Great Smokies Flea Market
If the mountains can’t quite lure you this weekend, or the endless shopping at Tanger Outlets doesn’t hold any appeal, the next best thing might be the Great Smokies Flea Market right off Exit 407. Part bazaar and part day trip for the curious and the bargain-hungry, the sprawling weekend market has become a longtime...
Hixson man charged with attempted murder after Knoxville stabbing, court docs say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Hixson, Tennessee man has been charged after stabbing a man at an apartment on Ebenezer Road in Knoxville, according to court documents obtained by WVLT News. It happened Thursday, Dec. 4 around 6 a.m., the documents said. An officer said they spoke with the victim...
Crews work to free two trapped in trench at Big Ridge State Park
Knox County Rescue is on the scene of a trench rescue in Maynardville Thursday morning, Chief Brian Townsend confirmed.
More affordable housing may be coming to Beaman Lake Road in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville City Council is set to consider a resolution that would add 30 units of affordable housing to Beaman Lake Road. The housing would cost the city no more than $1.5 million from the Affordable Rental Development Fund, according to the resolution. The 30 units would be for...
‘I’ve gotten better at it’ – There’s one big concern with Tennessee hiring Jim...
Nothing is official yet, but the Tennessee Vols appear to be on the verge of hiring Jim Knowles to replace Tim Banks as the program's defensive coordinator. Knowles was the defensive coordinator at Ohio State from 2022 to 2024 before taking over as the defensive coordinator at Penn State in 2025. ...
Lincoln, the beloved Zoo Knoxville red panda, dies at 12
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Lincoln, the beloved red panda at Zoo Knoxville, has died. Zoo Knoxville confirmed the news on social media Wednesday evening, saying Lincoln was recently diagnosed with cancer. Despite various treatment options, his latest CT scan showed the cancer was progressing rapidly, and Lincoln was...
