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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.
TBI agents are investigating after shots were fired Wednesday while deputies served a felony warrant at a Parkway motel in Pigeon Forge.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy morning fog clears by mid‑morning for mostly sunny skies and a high near 83°F in Knoxville. Storm chances return late Friday into the weekend.
Two women were arrested in Alcoa after police say they ran massages and promoted prostitution from a suite tied to the late Dr. Phillip Haggerty. Court filings list charges and bond amounts.
Parks & Nature in ...
A bear was filmed climbing into the bed of a pickup truck off Baskins Creek in Gatlinburg. Local posts and wildlife officials urged securing trash and locking vehicles.
Cloudy morning with a slight chance of showers. Dry midweek, then storms likely Saturday.
A fast-moving thunderstorm soaked parts of East Tennessee Monday evening and prompted shelter and travel warnings.
Community & Society in ...
Club XYZ, a cornerstone of Knoxville's queer nightlife, will close after Pride weekend; owners point to a landlord dispute.
A Gatlinburg ticket won $100,000 in a Powerball Power Play drawing while a Harrogate play hit the Daily Tennessee Jackpot for $30,000.
Deputies found two people dead in a west Hamblen County home Sunday in an apparent murder‑suicide; investigators say a pet was also shot and are seeking tips.
Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers have listed Samuel Poole Jr. as wanted on a violation-of-probation warrant tied to theft and possession. Tips may be eligible for a reward.
A Knox County grand jury has returned an indictment in the November death of a Halls Crossroads teen. The charge moves the case into criminal court this month.
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.
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