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One dead, 3 people shot, including shooter, at body shop in Roane Co., sheriff says
Officials with the Harriman Police Department confirmed the Roane Co. Sheriff’s Office was investigating a shooting.
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KPD: Pedestrian killed in early morning crash
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Student calls out school leaders after recording KCS employee using racial slur in class
Updated: 23 hours ago
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Gwendolyn Ducre
In the video obtained by WVLT News, the teacher defended why he used the derogatory word to other adults and students in the classroom.
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KCS: Employee intentionally left gas valve on in HVA classroom
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The air was tested, officials said, and no trace of gas was detected.
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Cocke Co. officials detail issues at jail in light of recent overdoses and lawsuit
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Sam Luther
Cocke County officials detail issues at jail in light of recent overdoses and lawsuit
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How to ‘L.I.V.E.’ through a school shooting
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John Pirsos
L.I.V.E. is an acronym for Lock, Instruct, Vantage point, and Engage. It’s meant to teach kids and teachers exactly what to do, in life-threatening situations.
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Car crashes into restaurant in North Knoxville
Updated: 8 hours ago
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Kelly Ann Krueger
A car crashed into the Comedor GuateMaya restaurant Thursday afternoon, according to Assistant Chief Mark Wilbanks.
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Tennessee Head Football Coach addresses Nashville shooting at UT Pro Day
Updated: 8 hours ago
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Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Heupel himself is a parent with two kids, a fact he said makes processing the shooting even harder.
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9 soldiers dead after two Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky
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Fort Campbell officials confirmed two Blackhawk helicopters were involved in a crash in Trigg County, KY.
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LIVE: Trial for teens accused of killing Austin-East student continues
Updated: 8 hours ago
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The trial for Deondre Davis, 18, and Rashan Jordan, 16, is set to begin on Monday.
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Multiple inmates overdose in Cocke County Jail, sheriff says
Updated: 24 hours ago
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Kelly Ann Krueger
Five women overdosed inside the Cocke Co. Jail Wednesday, according to officials with the Cocke Co. Sheriff’s Office.
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911 calls reveal terror at Nashville school during attack
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One caller told a dispatcher that she could hear gunshots as she hid in the closet of the The Covenant School’s art room.
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VFLs show out at UT Pro Day
Updated: 5 hours ago
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Rick Russo
NFL scouts and coaches on campus to evaluate players.
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Suspect identified in gas station shooting that prompted middle school lockdown
Updated: 15 hours ago
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Kelly Ann Krueger
Bearden Middle School was on lockdown Wednesday following police activity in the area, according to officials with Knox County Schools.
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Investigation underway following deadly house fire in Lenoir City
Updated: 23 hours ago
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Kelly Ann Krueger
Officials closed Martel Road in Lenoir City to fight a house fire.
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KFD puts out two consecutive overnight fires near Mechanicsville
Updated: 22 hours ago
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William Dowling
The Knoxville Fire Department was working multiple structure fires early Thursday morning.
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‘We’re not gonna fix it’ | Rep. Tim Burchett says congress can’t help fix shootings
Updated: 13 hours ago
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JT Thomas
The Tennessee lawmaker says “I don’t see any real role that we could do other than mess things up” after latest school shooting in Nashville.
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GRAPHIC: Body camera footage shows officers engage Nashville school shooter
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:26 AM EDT
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Amanda Hara
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Police say Audrey Hale shot through glass doors to gain entry and fired at officers through a second-story window.
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South Knoxville Elementary families seek school security improvements
Updated: 23 hours ago
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Sam Luther
South Knoxville Elementary families seek school security improvements
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East Tenn. college student pushing for ‘Alyssa’s Law’ amid Nashville school shooting
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
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John Pirsos
‘Alyssa’s Law’ would add silent panic buttons throughout public schools, notifying police of an active shooter
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Multiple feared dead after two Fort Campbell helicopters crashed
Updated: 20 hours ago
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Casey Wheeless
The crash happened just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday near Maple Grove Road and Lancaster Road.
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Watch: KPD Officer buys a woman in need a coat
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 1:53 PM EDT
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David Sikes
A Knoxville Police Officer saw a need and helped a woman out.
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How to honor fallen firefighters for Light the Night
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
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David Sikes
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is taking place on May 6 and 7.
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Annual Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk returns Saturday
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 1:01 PM EDT
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David Sikes
The 15th Annual Chalk Walk will return this Saturday, April 1
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“Welcome Home,” Vietnam War Veterans Day marks 50 years since troops came home
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:08 PM EDT
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Casey Wheeless
The Capt. Bill Robinson Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America hosted a special ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at World’s Fair Park.
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Many events in downtown Knoxville to Find Your Fun this weekend
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:56 AM EDT
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Paige Noël
As we head into April, check out these fun events to Find Your Fun with the family!
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KFD: Woman and dog escape Knoxville house fire
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:28 AM EDT
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David Sikes
Knoxville Fire Department was called just after 7:00 A.M. to a house fire in North Knoxville.
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Kids, substitute, custodian among victims in Nashville school shooting
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:53 PM EDT
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Daniel Smithson
Three children were among the six victims killed in the shooting.
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KCS employee placed on administrative leave for using racial slurs in classroom
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:57 PM EDT
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JT Thomas
Videos obtained by WVLT show the man using racial slurs in front of students in a classroom.
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Nashville school shooter had mental health disorder, police say
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 2:19 PM EDT
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Daniel Smithson
Hale’s parents did not think Hale should own a weapon, MNPD Chief John Drake said.