Oak Ridge High School students remember those killed in the 9/11 attacks
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The people killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are not forgotten by those in East Tennessee. Twenty-four years ago, four hijacked planes crashed into both World Trade Center towers in New York City, the Pentagon in D.C. and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Man sentenced for selling drugs while on bond for federal meth case in Knox...
A Lenoir City man has pleaded guilty to selling methamphetamine while he was on bond for a separate, federal case prosecutors said.
Two arrested after fentanyl, mushrooms found in search of West Knoxville home
Two people are facing charges after an investigation into two different overdose deaths led investigators to discover fentanyl and psilocybin mushrooms during while serving a search warrant at a West Knoxville home.
Horse Haven of Tennessee expanding, ‘A Stable Future’ project ongoing
SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WVLT) - Horse Haven of Tennessee (HHT) plans campus expansion by building two new barns as part of the ‘A Stable Future’ project. The expansion plan has two phases, and fencing for the lower pasture is already complete. Previous coverage: Equine rescuers to help horses recover...
Parents have Security Questions? Parent Enters Clinton High School, Arrested for Assaulting Juvenile Student.
WYSH has been made aware that on 08/21/25 A parent of a Clinton High School Student entered the High School and was involved in an altercation with a juvenile student. The parent Mellissa Soles has been arrested for assault. Other parents have contacted WYSH asking about security and how an adult parent was able to...
Community gathers for National Night Out
First responders, law enforcement and Blount County residents came together Tuesday evening for National Night Out at the Greenbelt Amphitheater Park. National Night Out is an annual rally as part of an effort that highlights and encourages partnerships between law enforcement and the community that they serve. It...
Forensic center closes cold cases with genealogy testing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Genealogy testing is helping the Knox County Regional Forensic Center identify unknown remains and close cold cases. The center has identified several individuals through forensic genetic genealogy, including Elbert Louis Brown, Erin Callahan and John Troutman. All were previously classified as...
Fire extinguished at JTV building in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A structure fire was extinguished Wednesday at the Knoxville facility of Jewelry Television. No injuries were reported. Firefighters responded to the facility on Parkside Drive just after 7 p.m. Crews found smoke visible inside the structure upon arrival. According to a Rural Metro Fire...
DUI , Reckless Endangerment , Violation of Open Container Law , and use of...
The Anderson County grand jury has returned indictments against former Clinton high school principal Dan Jenkins . Dan Jenkins resigned as Principal of Clinton a midst the Clinton high school grade changing scandal last year. That scandal has led to the arrest of teacher Clay Turpin and guidance councilor Carrie...
Chelsea Sutton Leads Dominant Offensive Presence and Helps Lady Vols Beat No. 21 Georgia...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It was a career night for Chelsea Sutton, who had an absolutely dominating performance in the Lady Vols’ 3-1 win over the No. 21 Yellow Jackets on Tuesday night. She racked up a personal best 15 kills, alongside a solo block, and four block assists at the net.