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KFD said crews got the fire under control within 10 minutes of responding to the scene.
Knoxville church suffers significant damage in fire, investigation underway: KFD
KFD said crews got the fire under control within 10 minutes of responding to the scene.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
KFD said crews got the fire under control within 10 minutes of responding to the scene.
Five East Tennessee natives will suit up in Saturday’s game
These East Tennessee natives are playing in the 2025 Army-Navy game
Five East Tennessee natives will suit up in Saturday’s game
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December 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Five East Tennessee natives will suit up in Saturday’s game
Carter led SEC with 7.6 tackles per game in 2025
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter declares for NFL Draft
Carter led SEC with 7.6 tackles per game in 2025
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December 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Carter led SEC with 7.6 tackles per game in 2025
Amid the continued changes with SNAP benefits, WSMV4 Investigates took a look at Census data to see where in the state people rely on SNAP benefits the most.
Here’s which Tennessee county has the highest percentage of households using SNAP. See where your county ranks
Amid the continued changes with SNAP benefits, WSMV4 Investigates took a look at Census data to see where in the state people rely on SNAP benefits the most.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Amid the continued changes with SNAP benefits, WSMV4 Investigates took a look at Census data to see where in the state people rely on SNAP benefits the most.
A former Shelby County sheriff’s deputy was decertified from being a police officer in Tennessee following accusations of sexual misconduct.
Ex-Shelby County deputy fired for having sex with clerk in courtroom
A former Shelby County sheriff’s deputy was decertified from being a police officer in Tennessee following accusations of sexual misconduct.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A former Shelby County sheriff’s deputy was decertified from being a police officer in Tennessee following accusations of sexual misconduct.
Tennessee health officials report 20 cases of histoplasmosis, a fungal infection caused by breathing in spores typically found in soil containing bird or bat droppings.
Nashville boy living with rare complication from histoplasmosis, fungal infection rising in Middle Tennessee
Tennessee health officials report 20 cases of histoplasmosis, a fungal infection caused by breathing in spores typically found in soil containing bird or bat droppings.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Tennessee health officials report 20 cases of histoplasmosis, a fungal infection caused by breathing in spores typically found in soil containing bird or bat droppings.
The filing says Diego Hernandez Garcia was wrongfully taken into custody by ICE officers while working at a Hardin Valley construction site Thursday.
ICE wrongfully detained man at Hardin Valley construction site, court filling says
The filing says Diego Hernandez Garcia was wrongfully taken into custody by ICE officers while working at a Hardin Valley construction site Thursday.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The filing says Diego Hernandez Garcia was wrongfully taken into custody by ICE officers while working at a Hardin Valley construction site Thursday.
If the items had not been fake, the sheriff’s office said they would have retailed for $1.2 million.
Thousands of fake luxury handbags, clothing found at East TN home, business, sheriff says
If the items had not been fake, the sheriff’s office said they would have retailed for $1.2 million.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
If the items had not been fake, the sheriff’s office said they would have retailed for $1.2 million.
Two people were arrested in connection to her death, including a man who was charged with feticide on Friday.
Powell woman stabbed, hit with baseball bat and left to die in Georgia, man charged with murder, feticide
Two people were arrested in connection to her death, including a man who was charged with feticide on Friday.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Two people were arrested in connection to her death, including a man who was charged with feticide on Friday.
The aquarium moved to Gatlinburg in December 1999 and has since become a cornerstone of the city’s tourism industry.
Ripley’s Aquarium celebrates 25 years in Gatlinburg
The aquarium moved to Gatlinburg in December 1999 and has since become a cornerstone of the city’s tourism industry.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The aquarium moved to Gatlinburg in December 1999 and has since become a cornerstone of the city’s tourism industry.
Kimberly Akimbo is the award-winning musical about a 15-year-old girl with a rare genetic condition, and it’s coming to Knoxville in January.
Award-winning musical coming to Knoxville
Kimberly Akimbo is the award-winning musical about a 15-year-old girl with a rare genetic condition, and it’s coming to Knoxville in January.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Kimberly Akimbo is the award-winning musical about a 15-year-old girl with a rare genetic condition, and it’s coming to Knoxville in January.
Major cold blast arrives this weekend
Major cold blast arrives this weekend
Major cold blast arrives this weekend
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December 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Major cold blast arrives this weekend
Ashton Lambert was fired after allegations of the incident surfaced, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Former Union County deputy charged after using excessive force during arrest, TBI says
Ashton Lambert was fired after allegations of the incident surfaced, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Ashton Lambert was fired after allegations of the incident surfaced, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
The collapse killed one man and left another critically injured.
‘It’s very dangerous’ | Knox County Rescue chief describes concerns during Big Ridge trench collapse, rescue
The collapse killed one man and left another critically injured.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The collapse killed one man and left another critically injured.
The website includes a variety of resources to help with family planning, prenatal care, developmental milestones, postpartum support, and more.
New ‘Mighty Moments’ campaign provides resources to give Knox County families strength
The website includes a variety of resources to help with family planning, prenatal care, developmental milestones, postpartum support, and more.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The website includes a variety of resources to help with family planning, prenatal care, developmental milestones, postpartum support, and more.
Melissa Glidewell, who lost her parents in a car crash, asked for the help of Tennessee Sen. Tom Hatcher to get approval for a traffic signal in Blount County.
‘I wouldn’t wish it on anyone’ | Daughter of crash victims pushes for new Blount County traffic light
Melissa Glidewell, who lost her parents in a car crash, asked for the help of Tennessee Sen. Tom Hatcher to get approval for a traffic signal in Blount County.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Melissa Glidewell, who lost her parents in a car crash, asked for the help of Tennessee Sen. Tom Hatcher to get approval for a traffic signal in Blount County.
In total, Knoxville police found 185 grams of suspected cocaine, along with other drugs and thousands of dollars in cash.
Man facing several charges after drug busts in East Knoxville, police say
In total, Knoxville police found 185 grams of suspected cocaine, along with other drugs and thousands of dollars in cash.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
In total, Knoxville police found 185 grams of suspected cocaine, along with other drugs and thousands of dollars in cash.
Two people in Knoxville have been charged with animal cruelty after an apartment fire led investigators to discovery the suspects had been keeping more than 20 animals in their unit, court records obtained by WVLT News say.
Owners charged after officers find over 20 animals, including duck, at Knoxville apartment
Two people in Knoxville have been charged with animal cruelty after an apartment fire led investigators to discovery the suspects had been keeping more than 20 animals in their unit, court records obtained by WVLT News say.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Two people in Knoxville have been charged with animal cruelty after an apartment fire led investigators to discovery the suspects had been keeping more than 20 animals in their unit, court records obtained by WVLT News say.
A Knoxville Police Department officer is under internal investigation for possibly breaking KPD’s immigration enforcement policy.
Knoxville officer faces internal investigation over possible immigration policy violation
A Knoxville Police Department officer is under internal investigation for possibly breaking KPD’s immigration enforcement policy.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A Knoxville Police Department officer is under internal investigation for possibly breaking KPD’s immigration enforcement policy.
Looking at a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the 50s this afternoon.
Sunshine building in for a mild afternoon
Looking at a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the 50s this afternoon.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Looking at a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the 50s this afternoon.
Several East Tennessee agencies are part of the 313 Initiative, a local effort to stop drugs from coming into the Knoxville area from Detroit.
Three Detroit men charged in Knoxville traffic stop-turned-drug bust
Several East Tennessee agencies are part of the 313 Initiative, a local effort to stop drugs from coming into the Knoxville area from Detroit.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Several East Tennessee agencies are part of the 313 Initiative, a local effort to stop drugs from coming into the Knoxville area from Detroit.
Lemaricus Davidson faces the death penalty in the 18-year-old case that has since become one of the most notorious criminal events to happen in Knoxville.
Judge denies requests from Knoxville man sentenced to death in Christian-Newsom murders
Lemaricus Davidson faces the death penalty in the 18-year-old case that has since become one of the most notorious criminal events to happen in Knoxville.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Lemaricus Davidson faces the death penalty in the 18-year-old case that has since become one of the most notorious criminal events to happen in Knoxville.
SK On announced Thursday that it has decided to end its joint venture with Ford Motor for their U.S. battery factories, marking a significant shift in strategy for the South Korea–based battery maker.
Ford company splits with South Korean manufacturer; future of BlueOval City uncertain
SK On announced Thursday that it has decided to end its joint venture with Ford Motor for their U.S. battery factories, marking a significant shift in strategy for the South Korea–based battery maker.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
SK On announced Thursday that it has decided to end its joint venture with Ford Motor for their U.S. battery factories, marking a significant shift in strategy for the South Korea–based battery maker.
Sevier County Sheriff Michael Hodges says his investigators followed standard procedure after two off-duty police officers were involved in a possible DUI crash.
Sevier County Sheriff’s Office investigating after 2 off-duty police officers involved in possible DUI crash
Sevier County Sheriff Michael Hodges says his investigators followed standard procedure after two off-duty police officers were involved in a possible DUI crash.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sevier County Sheriff Michael Hodges says his investigators followed standard procedure after two off-duty police officers were involved in a possible DUI crash.
New survey reveals concerning trend as tech companies create emotional AI connections
Mental health experts warn against AI companions as 70% of teens seek digital friendships
New survey reveals concerning trend as tech companies create emotional AI connections
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December 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
New survey reveals concerning trend as tech companies create emotional AI connections