Authorities are back on the scene of a North Knoxville home that’s connected to the Roane County couple charged with abusing and burying their daughter. The home is on Cedarbreeze road in the Halls community, neighbors say the Roane County couple once lived there but moved out about three years ago. Records show the home…… MORE
Family grieving after a teen’s body was pulled from Norris Lake Thursday morning. Deputies were called to Anderson County Park around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Family say the 17-year-old boy was trying to get back to his float when they heard him yell help before going under water. Crews called of the search Wednesday night, and…… MORE
Tennessee’s new statewide COVID-19 numbers show an increase of 341 in the number of cases, that pushes the total to 21,306. There have been 13,916 recoveries and 353 deaths, and increase of 10 from Tuesday, associated with COVID-19. County By County Breakdown … MORE
When state lawmakers return to Nashville in June, they’ll resume work on passing a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The process becomes more complicated due to the loss of about 700 million dollars in sales tax revenue and collections due to the COVID-19 shutdown. State Senator, Richard Briggs, calls it a good news, bad…… MORE
KPD is asking for help finding a missing Knoxville woman. 43-year-old Michelle Fields’ vehicle was found Tuesday night near the pond at Victor Ashe Park. Crews including a bloodhound were able to track her down to the pond, so divers were brought in. The search resumed Wednesday morning. Officials say at this point foul play…… MORE
Zoo Knoxville is mourning the loss of Abba camel, a beloved zoo ambassador who touched hundreds of thousands of guests during his time at Zoo Knoxville. He passed on Sunday, May 24, after a brief struggle with cancer. He was 20 years old. In late January, Abba was diagnosed with an inoperable obstruction in his…… MORE
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Knox County jumped during the holiday weekend. “We had a statistically significant increase of cases over the weekend,” says Katharine Killen with the Knox County Health Department. KCHD reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 during the weekend, and an increase of ten cases from Monday to Tuesday. The…… MORE
Knoxville Police say a serial rapist with crimes dating back to last summer is in custody. 37-year-old Aaron Gray is suspected in multiple sexual assaults against several victims in the Mission District of Knoxville. Following extensive investigation by the Violent Crimes Unit, the Criminal Investigation Division and Homeless Outreach officers, Gray has been charged with nine…… MORE
A mother and father are in custody after remains of a young girl were found buried near their home. Officials say she was abused and neglected for months. Michael and Shirley Gray appeared before a Roane County Judge via Skype Tuesday. Our TV Partner WVLT News says neither showed emotion as the judge read the…… MORE
The Knox County Health Department has issued guidance for businesses as we move to Phase Two of the reopening plan. The city and county will move to Phase Two today (5/26). Most industries can operate assuming they are able to maintain safety and health precautions. For the Complete Plan CLICK HERE Knox County Mayor Glenn…… MORE
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