A man was arrested on Monday after a woman said that he held her against her will for several days, according to a report obtained by WVLT News. The victim called 911 at around 8:00 a.m. from Planet Fitness on Chapman Highway. She told dispatchers that a man, Ricci Myers, was outside in her car while…… MORE
A firefighter injured and a dog missing following a house fire in East Knoxville. Knoxville Fire Department crews called to the intersection of Sunrise and W. Oakhill Avenue this morning and found heavy smoke coming from a home and van. Crews had some difficulty putting that fire out, which took over an hour because the…… MORE
Traffic backed up for miles, lanes blocked and police tell us what happened this morning on I-140 West. Knoxville Police say a woman riding an electric scooter on Pellissippi Parkway was hit and killed by a car this (Wednesday) morning. KPD officials could not say why the woman was on an interstate while driving an…… MORE
A country music superstar set to play Thompson-Boling Arena this summer. Hank Williams, Jr. will perform in Knoxville on June 23. Special guests include The Frontmen of Country and Dillon Carmichael. Tickets go on-sale this Friday at 10:00 am on Ticketmaster. Hank Williams, Jr.’s extremely impressive resume has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, six…… MORE
Operation Egg Hunt results in four convicted sex offenders and put behind bars. The multi-agency operation from April 3rd to 6th, conducted a check on over 70 registered sex offenders in Anderson County. Officials say they made contact with 72 total offenders, 68 of whom were in compliance. The other four, Corey Hutchinson, Cameron Richardson,…… MORE
The principal at Hardin Valley Academy is placed on administrative leave with pay. Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk appointed Michael Reynolds as the interim principal. He retired from Central High School in 2018. Our news partner WVLT News reached out to KCS to find out if the action was due to a previous…… MORE
An Oneida man is arrested on rape charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI agents began investigating 38 year-old Tommy Duncan on reports he had raped the same woman on at least four different occasions. TBI agents arrested Duncan Monday night and charged him with four counts of Rape. He was…… MORE
Tennessee officials have proposed new actions and legislation aimed to increase school safety in public and private schools, Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday. Lee announced that the legislation would include funding to place an armed security guard at every Tennessee public school and provide more mental health resources for Tennesseans. “There is nothing more…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency says the body of a missing kayaker has been found. In the sixth boating fatality this year, 31 year-old Benjamin Thomen’s body was found yesterday. He was reported missing Saturday while camping with three others on one of the islands at Dale Hollow Resevior. He was last seen when he…… MORE
The investigation continues after an active shooter suspect at a body shop is taken into custody in Roane County. Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton, says four people, including the alleged shooter, were shot at Midtown Auto Body on Roane State Highway. Two women, one man were reportedly shot by the suspect, identified as Brian Wilson,…… MORE
