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East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is seeking tips after posting warrants for Kevin Fentris Hopper, wanted on two felony burglary counts in Knoxville. Tipsters may be eligible for up to $2,000.
Weather & Environment in ...
A fast-moving thunderstorm soaked parts of East Tennessee Monday evening and prompted shelter and travel warnings.
A car went into a creek on North Broadway in North Knoxville Monday morning, killing the driver and two pedestrians. Emergency crews closed the area as investigators worked the scene.
Sunny and warm Sunday in Knoxville, then a heightened storm risk Monday with gusty winds and locally heavy rain.
Clear, warm Saturday with a high near 86°F; Sunday hotter. Multi-round storms likely Monday with gusts to 35 mph and heavy rain possible.
Sports in ...
Stadium lights at Covenant Health Park briefly failed mid-pitch on Thursday, halting an at-bat while staff traced the problem to condensation on the lights' control monitor.
Athens police named an 18-year-old suspect after a rifle was fired at McMinn Village Apartments and a bystander was injured. Authorities say he is armed and dangerous.
Politics & Govt in ...
Knox County commissioners shifted $4 million from the school allocation into raises for county employees, a move that school leaders say will force budget trade‑offs. The vote was part of June budget actions.
An 18-year-old was booked after police say DNA and blood found in his car link him to a missing Collegedale man. Authorities say items recovered from the vehicle tied the teen to the probe.
Morning clouds give way to sun and an 81°F high today. Heavy showers and gusty winds return Thursday into Friday.
Agents with the 9th Judicial Drug Task Force say they seized 14 firearms, meth, ammunition and body armor during a June 9 search at a Lenoir City home.
A wanted man was taken into custody after his car went into a creek during a pursuit; deputies waded in and arrested him. Booking records list multiple charges.
Fog this morning, then rounds of showers and thunderstorms today in Knoxville; highs near 85°F and pockets of heavy rain possible.
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