Knoxville TN

Two senior officials in the Knox County government are facing allegations of misusing public funds following recent indictments for official misconduct, according to multiple local news sources. WBIR reports that "Former Knox County Trustee employee Jason Dobbins has been indicted on two felony counts of official...

The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department celebrated a significant milestone on Friday, August 8th, by breaking ground at their new location on 10320 Chapman Highway in Seymour. The ceremony, which had a strong turnout from community partners, began with welcoming and opening remarks, followed by a prayer led by Cory Cain.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Saturday brings back lots of sunshine, heat and humidity. There’s just an isolated chance for a storm for the afternoon. Make sure you have the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to check out any storms near your area on radar!. WHAT...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - False fall is officially over, and we are back to the normal swing of things here in East TN with high temperatures in the upper 80s and full sunshine over the next few days. TONIGHT: We will stay rather quiet and calm tonight as temperatures slowly...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation said road work this week on I-275 near downtown Knoxville will have an impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, there will be intermittent lane closures on I-275 North and South at the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue.

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A black bear was shot outside of a Sevierville home on Sunday after the homeowner said he found the bear in his kitchen, said Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. This happened at around 1:30 PM on Matt Road. The homeowner said he was asleep and was woken...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Sevier County Fire & Rescue, the Tennessee Department of Forestry and other agencies are battling a three-acre brushfire near Phillips Way in Sevier County, according to Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter. The fire is about 50% contained, McCarter said in a 6:46 p.m. update. It is in a remote...

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is currently investigating a report that an individual in West Knoxville has been intentionally feeding bears. According to WVLT, TWRA spokesperson Matthew Cameron stated, "Unfortunately, we’re seeing more instances where individuals are placing food out for wildlife to...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two men were arrested and charged after stealing a traffic camera in Knox County, according to arrest records. The report said detectives were told that a traffic camera at Schaad Road and Pleasant Ridge Road was taken down by two unknown people. Police then recovered the video, which helped...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A wide receiver for the University of Tennessee was arrested Friday night for driving with a suspended license, court records show. Chris Brazzell, 22, is due in court Aug. 20 at 8:30 a.m. for an arraignment on the charges. According to court records, Brazzell was pulled...