October is off to a warm start

WEDNESDAY: Warm start to October with highs in the low to mid 80s, but it is coming with lots of sunshine. Only a small chance for a stray shower or sprinkle along the mountains.

Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline.

‘It’s detrimental’ | Organizations that rely on Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepare for possible government shutdown

Non-profit Smokies Life stands to lose tens of thousands of dollars a day if the shutdown closes GSMNP visitor centers.
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Oak Ridge man sentenced to decades in prison for attempted voluntary manslaughter, DA says

CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - An Oak Ridge man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after being convicted of attempted voluntary manslaughter, among other things. In July 2023, District Attorney ...
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Several Knoxville agencies to hold full-scale emergency drill at Dow Chemical plant, KPD says

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department said it and several other agencies are planning to hold a full-scale emergency drill to improve safety and preparedness. On Thursday, Oct. 2, ...
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Knoxville City Council withdraws vote to sell part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After several weeks of discussion and consideration, Knoxville City Council voted to withdraw a vote that would sell a portion of Chilhowee Park to the Emerald Youth ...
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Fentress County couple indicted for taking thousands from elderly relatives, TBI says

FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said a Fentress County couple has been indicted for financially exploiting elderly relatives. According to TBI, agents began ...
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An early shower or storm this evening

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An isolated shower or storm early, then clearing late with some patchy fog in the morning. Lows will be in the upper 50s to low 60s. Winds will become light. WEDNESDAY: ...
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TBI welcomes new K-9 for electronic storage detection

NASVHILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced on Tuesday their new tool to help fight crime. His name is Marvel, a 17-month-old black Labrador retriever. Marvel is an ...

Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability unveils 3-year plan to address homelessness

The Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) has released its three year plan to address homelessness in the ...

Gatlinburg Bypass reopens after ‘significant landslide’ over the weekend, national park says

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - The National Park Service announced Tuesday afternoon the Gatlinburg Bypass has reopened. The roadway was closed on Saturday after heavy rainfall caused a landslide near the ...
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Knoxville city council member says she wants to delay Chilhowee Park sale vote again

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - At-large Knoxville City Council Member Debbie Helsley plans to propose postponing a vote to approve selling portions of Chilhowee Park to the Emerald Youth Foundation yet ...