As they have since early December, four local churches will be opening their doors as overnight warming centers to anyone who needs a warm, indoor space on nights when temperatures drop below 25 degrees. The Salvation Army is also opening homeless shelter overflow space at 409 North Broadway. Centers will be open tonight (Saturday, Jan. 4)…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department has released the preliminary 2024 priority crime report, which is highlighted by a citywide decline in murders and a significant decrease in non-fatal shootings. “I am extremely proud of the tireless efforts of our officers throughout 2024,” Chief of Police Paul Noel said. “They were relentless in their commitment to work…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The forecast for the next 48 hours is fluid and should be watched closely. Any variation of temperatures and moisture into each elevation change can mean a difference in what you see. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed. We share custom videos, and you can…… MORE
UPDATE: 1/04/25 Knoxville, TN (WOKI) At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday morning in Knox County. Just before 7:30 a.m., deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office were executing a search warrant at a residence in the…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knoxville and Knox County’s Office of Housing Stability is preparing for forecasted frigid temperatures, and the office needs a little help. The next week is expected to bring temperatures that rival the freeze of December 2022, meaning the office is opening warming shelters for those in need. However, the office is…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Each of these weather systems affects the next, setting the stage for a greater impact each time. While we have cold winds and flurries to snow showers for now, this leaves us cold enough for the leading edge of rain on Sunday’s system to create a glaze of ice, with a…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – More often than not, the Metro Drug Coalition speaks on and reports data that shows an increase in overdoses in Knox County, but that’s not the case as 2025 begins. In 2024, there were just under 300 suspected overdose deaths in the county, according to the forensics center. That’s a big difference from…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – A 3-year-old child was airlifted from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on New Year’s Eve, according to the park’s public affairs specialist, Dave Barak. The child fell from a bridge and hit his head at Abrams Falls, Barak said. He was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center on…… MORE
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – On New Year’s Eve, the Animal Rescue Corps embarked on a case they called “Operation Countdown” to bring nearly two dozen dogs to a safe place. The nonprofit centered its efforts in Crossville after hearing from a few neighbors that there was concern over a mobile home owner neglecting dogs. Amy…… MORE
COSBY, Tenn. (WVLT) – With the year coming to an end, a new legislative session is on the horizon. Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major topic when state lawmakers return in January. Republican State Rep. Jeremy Faison tells WVLT News he is working on legislation that would give homeowners impacted by natural disasters…… MORE
