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Knoxville police, Knox County Sheriff’s Office responding to Corryton home
CORRYTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department and Knox County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a home in Corryton as part of what the agencies are calling an ongoing investigation. According to KPD Communications Manager Scott Erland, officers are executing a search warrant. This is a developing story....
‘An avid animal lover’ Family honors Deputy Tucker Blakley’s 30th birthday by raising money for shelter
It has been nine months since Knox County Sheriff's Deputy Tucker Blakely was shot while responding to a domestic call in west Knox County. He was taken to the UT Medical Center on October 1, 2023, where he later died.
AMR owes Knox County almost $500,000 in contract compliance penalties - just from May
Knox County's ambulance provider was fined almost $500,000 for failing to respond to emergency calls fast enough in May. AMR improved its overall response times, but still missed its goal on 23% of calls and turned in worse response times on serious calls within the city in May compared to April.
Homesteading with the “Chicken Librarian” Kristin Webber
From cheese making to fermentation, Kristin Webber has the knowledge to help you get back to the basics. Julia sits down with Kristin to find out what homesteading is, how Kristin developed her love for it, and why Knoxville has embraced her business... From cheese making to fermentation, Kristin Webber...
'This is just a massive project' | TDOT talks after rocks block Alcoa Highway twice in a month due to construction
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Alcoa Highway has seen years of construction, but recently blasting activities have impacted traffic in the area. The blasting recently caused debris to fall into the roadway twice in the last month. This section of highway where the work is happening can often see more than...
Alex Simmons announces back to back games against Tennessee and Louisville
MEMPHIS – Entering her second season at Memphis and it seems like Alex Simmons is perfectly fine with taking on all comers. Simmons putting together a schedule that will definitely test her Tigers including two games over a four day stretch against two of the best teams in the country. Tennessee and Louisville. December 18th […]
Emerald Youth hoping to build anticipated $20 million youth development facility in East Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Emerald Youth Foundation said it hopes to build a new $20 million facility in East Knoxville that would focus on "whole child youth development." It said it responded to Knoxville's request for contractors to bid on a project to develop a parcel of vacant land.
GoVols247 weekly recruiting chat transcript
GoVols247 hosts regular chats that give members a chance to talk with the GoVols247 staff about. football, recruiting, basketball and more. This week's football recruiting chat with GoVols247 recruiting editor Ryan Callahan is being held Tuesday from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the latest on Vols recruiting.
Deadly car crashes with teens on the rise in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The summer months are considered the deadliest season for teenagers on the road, often referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days.”. The Knoxville area is on pace for an alarming number of teenage driving deaths this year. The number of deaths this year is double what the area saw this time two years ago. In the first six months of 2022, there were five teen-driving deaths in Knoxville. This year, there have already been 11.
Shoes for School offers new shoes, school supplies and resources for students and their families
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Shoes for School is around a month away, kicking off on Aug. 3, and there are big changes coming. It will be held in a new location and offer new kinds of services and resources. It's hosted by the Knoxville Area Urban League and aims to make sure students have their back-to-school basics and are prepared for the school year.
Foster care workers searching for more diverse and affirming foster care families, as teens stay in foster care system
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — At 17 years old, Agape Love came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Love said their decision came after years of intense examination from their family who scoured for signs that they were queer — especially during their teenage years. "Before I even...
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