Zoo Knoxville Welcomes New Lion Cub
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story WVLT) - Zoo Knoxville has welcomed a male African lion cub, announcing his birth Thursday. His parents are first-time mother Zahra and father Maji, and he was born Feb. 17. Zahra had two cubs in her litter, but only one survived. The zoo's announcement included details about the challenges she f...
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Celebrate Manhattan Project National Historical Park's 10th Anniversary Later this Month
Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) - Come celebrate Manhattan Project National Historical Park's 10th anniversary on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with special events throughout Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Explore America's Secret City and learn about the first 10 years of the park with free admission to Oak Ridge museums throughout the day. ...
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Knoxville Police say a Teen Shooting Suspect and Another Man are in Custody
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - Knoxville police have taken a teen shooting suspect and another man into custody. The case centers on 18 year-old Laron Revels who is wanted for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment after he fired shots at a woman in her car on Mokawk Avenue on March 25th. Officers took Revels into...
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Nyrstar completes sale of its US assets to Korea Zinc
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Nyrstar, an international metal producer based in the Netherlands, has sold its Tennessee assets to Korea Zinc. It means several mining complexes, including the Clarksville smelter, will now be operated by the South Korean company. The deal, which was announced in December, c...
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Suspects Indicted After Shooting, Deadly Crash in North Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Two suspects have now been indicted following a shooting and deadly car crash in North Knoxville. Back in December, the Knoxville Police Department said officers responded to a crash on Oldham Avenue after a reported shooting. There, they found a car that had crashed down an ...
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