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
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Tennessee’s age-verification law, the Protect Tennessee Minors Act, was set to go into effect on Jan. 1. However, two days before the law goes into effect, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) said a Tennessee District Court judge has blocked the law. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Tennessee to enforce stricter online controls for minors in 2025…… MORE
TAZEWELL, Tenn. (WVLT) – It’s been nearly a week since the Tazewell Police Department said an officer was shot at, and they are still searching for who was responsible. Last Thursday morning, Officer Andrew Harris responded to a home near the intersection of Old Cave Springs Road and Old Highway 25-E after there was a report of…… MORE
Greeneville, TN (WOKI) A driver for Greene County Solid Waste is the victim of a fatal crash Monday in Greeneville. Greeneville Police Department officials say Kenny Ricker was traveling west on East McKee Street at around 9:22 a.m. when the truck, owned by Greene County Solid Waste, dropped off the edge of the roadway near…… MORE
Newport, TN (WOKI) A death investigation is underway after a body is found Monday at an apartment complex in Newport. Officials with the Newport Police Department say the death occurred at Village East Apartments. While information is limited at this time, NPD says there is nothing that leads investigators to believe foul play was involved.…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) If you are looking for something to do on New Year’s Day, there’s no better place to go than the great outdoors! Tennessee State Parks is inviting those who wish to jumpstart their New Year’s resolutions to be more active to get their hearts pumping at their local state park.…… MORE
(Story Courtesy of WVLT News) Cocke County, TN (WVLT) The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency said there were reports of flooding near the Walters Dam from the Pigeon River. Director Joe Esway said he met with construction crews on Waterville Road who said seven pumps about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle were swept away…… MORE
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is recovering after being shot Sunday afternoon while attempting to serve a search warrant. MCSO officials say crews responded to a home on Reed Springs Road for a downed tree in the roadway. The man living in the home, Richard Brown, had an…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A missing toddler at the center of a late night AMBER Alert in Knoxville is found safe. Knoxville Police Department officials say the 2-year-old child, identified as Elton Bailey, was found inside a Ford Explorer that was originally presumed stolen Sunday evening from a home on Old State Road. According to police,…… MORE
