Knoxville Big Lots, Party City affected by chains' closures
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Two Knoxville stores are being affected by major chain closures: Big Lots and Party City in Fountain City. Just blocks from one another, the two chains announced widespread ...
Rep. Tim Burchett sits down with WVLT ahead of new Congress
Congressman Burchett sat down with WVLT’s Will Puckett in a just more than 30-miunte, wide ranging, conversation.
Simone Biles named ‘Sports Illustrated’s’ Sportsperson of the Year
(CNN) – “Sports Illustrated” has named Simone Biles as its Sportsperson of the Year. In 2024, Biles retook the crown as the world’s greatest active gymnast. She became the most decorated gymnast of ...
Knoxville police announce death of retired K-9 Gunner
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department announced the death of retired K-9 Gunner on Wednesday. In a post on “X” the department said, “We are saddened by the death of retired KPD K-9 ...
Demolition of 100-year-old Knoxville parking garage to close roads, sidewalks
One block of Market Street and two sidewalks in downtown Knoxville will close in January as crews demolish Pryor Brown Garage ...
Man charged with murder after stepfather found dead, Hamblen County sheriff says
The man stabbed his stepfather on New Year’s Day, according to officials with the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office.
Knoxville Ice Bears games to air on MyVLT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - You’ll be able to watch some top Knoxville Ice Bears hockey games on MyVLT this season! WVLT is ...
Anderson County DA releases more information after officers shoot chase suspect
District Attorney General Dave Clark has released more information on what happened leading up to an officer-involved shooting in Anderson County.
Three-year-old airlifted from Smokies after falling from Abrams Falls bridge, park says
The child fell from a bridge and hit his head at Abrams Falls, the park’s public affairs specialist, Dave Barak, said.
Gay Street Bridge’s uniqueness, Helene devastation contributing to repair timing, City of Knoxville says
There’s no definitive timeline on when Knoxville’s Gay Street Bridge could reopen, city representatives said on Thursday.
Oak Ridge woman, Johnson City man dead in Kingsport shooting, police say
It happened around 8:30 a.m. on Tiffany Court, Corporal Brandon Johnson with the department said. Officers were responding to ...
Driver responsible for deadly New Orleans rampage acted alone, FBI says
A U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group wrought carnage on New Orleans’ raucous New Year’s celebration, killing at least 15 people.