Oak Ridge doctor uses TikTok to combat parenting misinformation online
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — For new parents, answers are just a scroll away. But not all advice found online is good advice. One pediatrician said some misinformation can send parents into panic mode. For moms like Kodi Rogers, social media can be helpful — until it isn’t. The information...
After failed Chilhowee Park purchase, Emerald Youth to buy private Knoxville property with state...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Emerald Youth Foundation announced Friday plans to buy an East Knoxville property and turn it into a youth center as part of a multi-million dollar project. The plan, which includes a significant contribution from the State of Tennessee, comes just months after a failed attempt by the foundation to purchase a portion of the City of Knoxville-owned Chilhowee...
Tracking a few showers and a chilly start to May
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Big changes coming this weekend! A few showers will be possible along with quite the cooldown. FRIDAY: Some breaks of sun through the middle of the day, before more clouds close out the day. Highs will be in the upper 60s to near 70. A spotty afternoon sprinkle or shower can’t be ruled out, but most of us remain dry. Winds...
APD: ‘Isolated incident’ prompts police response on North Wright Road in Alcoa
ALCOA, Tenn. — Several neighbors have reported a large police presence on North Wright Road in Alcoa on Thursday evening. The Alcoa Police Department said the situation was an isolated incident, with more information to be released later. APD said there is no threat to the public. Images from...
Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center Dog of the Week: Rhonda
You may be familiar with the Beach Boys, and you might remember that they had five members. But what you may not know is that, at one point, they actually had one more! Rhonda was the sixth Beach Boy. While the other singers took up center stage, Rhonda knew her superior singing voice would steal the show, so she often stayed to the side...
Alcoa sub shop switches to local tomatoes as produce prices increase
Owner of Subs and Such removed tomatoes from menu for a week after costs jumped from $20 to $86 per case.
Knoxville Area Transit to provide shuttle service to Luke Combs concert
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Fighting traffic during major events can be a nightmare. If you have tickets to the upcoming Luke Combs concert, you may be wondering how to even get to the stadium. Knoxville Area Transit plans to shuttle people to Neyland Stadium during the upcoming Luke Combs concert on Saturday and the Savannah Bananas game […]
KARM to host first-ever jewelry showcase
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries will be hosting its first-ever jewelry showcase event next week, featuring donated premium estate pieces. The sale will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KARM’s 180 North Peters Road location in West Knoxville. At the event, KARM says there will […]
Unseasonably cool heading into May
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After welcomed and beneficial rain the last couple of days, today we are drying out with much cooler temps ahead. THURSDAY: Other than a spotty shower, we are drying out with decreasing cloud during the afternoon. Highs will reach the upper 60s to low 70s. Winds will be northwest at 5-15 mph.
Body found at Fort Dickerson Quarry, KFD confirms
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department has confirmed to WVLT that a body was found at the Fort Dickerson Quarry on Thursday. KFD said the Knoxville Police Department is leading the investigation. According to KPD, the body of an unidentified woman was found in the quarry. Officials ask...
