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Man Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Raping Teen Multiple Times after Giving Her Alcohol
Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen says a man has been sentenced to decades behind bars for raping a teen multiple times and giving her alcohol and drugs. 52-year-old Randall Myers and...
4h ago Randall Myers(Knox County DA's Office)
TDOT and Knoxville Engineers Working to Upgrade Clinton Highway Traffic Signals
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - Knoxville engineers are working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to update three traffic signals on Clinton Highway as the busy road sees thousands of cars...
5h ago TDOT new camera system to address traffic on Clinton Highway (photo courtesy of WVLT)
Bank Robbery Suspect in Custody After Fraud Investigation
Sweetwater, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - Sweetwater Police say a suspect in a bank robbery is taken into custody after a bank fraud investigation. The fraud investigation began Monday (11/10) after receiving re...
5h ago (L-R) Eddie Montgomery and Marvin Jenkins(BCSO)
Man Facing Multiple Charges after Shoplifting Investigation Led to Drug Bust
Madisonville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - Madisonville Police say a man is facing multiple charges after a shoplifting investigation led to a drug bust. Officers responded to a shoplifting call Friday afternoo...
5h ago Madisonville PD shoplifting to drug bust (Photo courtesy of MPD)
Maryville Police Officer Injured in Crash with THP Trooper During Security Motorcade for VP Vance
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that happened during a security motorcade for Vice President JD Vance. The crash happened Friday evening on East Lamar A...
7h ago Maryville Police Officer Justin Brown (courtesy of MPD)
Suspect Vehicle Description in Double Fatal Shooting on I-640 Released
UPDATE: Following continued investigation into the early-morning shooting on I-640 West, KPD detectives believe the involved vehicle was a light colored, newer model Ford Bronco, possibly with Michiga...
7h ago I-640 West fatal shooting KPD (photo courtesy of WVLT)
THP Investigating a Fatal Crash in Scott County
Scott Co, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - There's an investigation underway by the Tennessee Highway Patrol after a woman is killed in a crash in Scott County. 67-year-old Linda Sue Terry was driving on State Rout...
Nov 14, 2025 THP cruiser (Courtesy: Tennessee Highway Patrol)
TN Lawmaker Found Dead at Montgomery County Home
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee lawmaker reportedly passed away overnight at his home in Montgomery County. Tennessee Representative Jeff Burkhart (R-Clarksville) was found dead at home early ...
Nov 14, 2025 Tennessee Representative Jeff Burkhart (Photo courtesy of WVLT)
Wreaths Across America Needs Volunteers and Donations to Place a Wreath on Veterans' Graves
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - In December, Wreaths Across America will place thousands of wreaths on veterans' graves across East Tennessee. They need your help to reach their 2025 goal. This year, Na...
Nov 14, 2025 Wreaths Across America Christmas Wreaths on Veterans' Graves (photo courtesy of WVLT)
Sevier County Officials Will Request Reimbursement for Helping Keep Smoky Mountains Open
KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Sevier County officials have announced they will be requesting reimbursement for helping keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open during the 43-day go...
Nov 14, 2025 Great Smoky Mountains National Park sign (Courtesy: GSMNP)
