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Pedestrian dead after Saturday evening crash on Magnolia Avenue
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A pedestrian is dead following a crash that closed Magnolia Avenue Saturday evening. The Knoxville Police Department shared that officers responded to a pedestrian-involved crash on Magnolia Avenue just after 8:50 p.m. on August 17. The 61-year-old victim was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with critical injuries and […]
Family remembers Jennifer Paxton as Oak Ridge murder trial continues
CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — Felony murder, aggravated rape, kidnapping, and abuse of a corpse are among the 13 counts Sean Finnegan faces as his trial jury decides if he is responsible for the murder of 36-year-old Jennifer Paxton. After the jury left and went into deliberation, the judge brought three relatives of Paxton’s up to […]
Spotty rain Monday ahead of lower humidity for much of the week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Our cold front pushes through and clears the area as we head into Monday giving us one last chance at a few showers before big changes arrive. For those wanting the return of cooler mornings, we have a great chance for you as we head into mid-week as winds remain out of the north.
Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
Lee, Salyers Announce 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Winners
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards. The winners will be formally recognized at an awards ceremony Oct. 18 in Franklin for their achievements and positive impact on the state’s natural...
Tennessee football debuts drone show ahead of 2024 season
Tennessee football is preparing to put on a show on and off the football field for fans this season. The Vols have a revamped team on both sides of the ball and are ready to compete with the top teams in the SEC for a spot in Atlanta and the expanded College Football Playoffs.
MPD: Victim in deadly Morristown hit-and-run identified, suspect arrested
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Morristown Police Department said it has now made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run incident. According to MPD, the incident happened just after midnight on West Andrew Johnson Highway. A 31-year-old female victim, later identified as Alisha Marie Caminiti, was attempting to cross the highway in...
A Sevierville woman was among 100 pregnant people who didn’t get necessary ER care post-Dobbs, report shows
A pregnant East Tennessee woman didn’t get essential medical care from a Sevierville hospital when she was discharged with an infection in her arm, possibly violating federal law, according to an Associated Press analysis. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA requires hospitals to stabilize anyone who...
Batches of rain this afternoon and much drier next week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s a calmer Sunday than the past two days, but we still can’t rule out a bubble up storms especially in the afternoon. What we do have to look forward to is the middle of next week when refreshing air arrives. Join us on...
MPD identifies pedestrian killed in Morristown hit and run, suspect arrested
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — UPDATE: Investigators with the Morristown Police Department have made an arrest in the hit and run that killed a pedestrian on West Andrew Johnson Highway early on Sunday morning, MPD said. MPD identified Alisha Marie Caminiti, 31, as the person who was hit while trying to...
Jellico looks to reload after record-breaking season
JELLICO, Tenn. (WATE) — The Jellico Blue Devils are coming off a program record 7-4 season, but the experience from that squad has graduated. “This year we lost a bunch of seniors,” said Jellico head coach Brent Peel. “This is the youngest team that we’ve had since we’ve been there, but we’ve had more participation in […]
Will Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair challenge attendance records? Cooler weather may help
The Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair drew 230,021 attendees in the first three days of the 2024 fair, including the third-highest daily attendance total ever on Saturday, despite temperatures that topped out in the high 90s. The fair at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon started Thursday and runs through next Saturday. ...
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