Knoxville police chief discusses success, potential expansion of Co-Responder Program
The Knoxville Co-Response Team is a partnership between the Knoxville Police Department and the McNabb Center that pairs a ...
Trump issues pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol
Donald Trump issued pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, one of his first acts after being sworn ...
Warming shelters prepare for high demand with dangerously cold temperatures
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Several days of dangerously cold temperatures are putting strain on the churches who serve as ...
Gov. Lee calls his 7th Special Session as governor to discuss school vouchers, Helene relief
Gov. Lee is expecting lawmakers to address his largest legislative priority, school vouchers, alongside relief for counties ...
Some Tennesseans left out of Inauguration after venue change
Several Tennesseans made their way to Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration of President Donald Trump, but had to change ...
‘It’s a huge loss’ | Family and friends remember loved ones found dead after Blount Co. house fire
WALLAND, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Blount County Sheriff’s Office said that three people were found dead after investigators responded to a house fire on Payne Hollow Road Sunday night. Family members said ...
First Alert as Arctic air remains in place with a slow warming trend ahead
Temperatures aren’t moving much as we head over the next several days as we remain below the freezing mark. WVLT First Alert ...
Family of woman who died in back of Meigs County cruiser files new suit, asking for $100M
Several family members of Tabitha Smith, the woman who died while in custody of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, have ...
Star Thomas’ journey to Tennessee football began in small town of Homer, Louisiana
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Homer, Louisiana is a town of just over 2,500 people. It’s where Tennessee commit Star Williams was ...
Tennessee went 1-1 this past week, capping off with a close loss to Vanderbilt.
Tennessee went 1-1 over the week. Along with the loss to the Commodores, the Lady Vols picked up a big win over Mississippi ...
Chick-fil-A giving away free food at Knoxville-area locations this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Those craving Chick-fil-A in and around Knoxville have a chance to get some free food this week.
Sevierville keynote speaker shares experiences on civil rights activism
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - East Tennessee civil rights activist Alvereen Bridgeforth spent Monday honoring those who came ...