Emergency response officials speak at Midday after leaders announced voluntary evacuations in Blount County overnight Tuesday due to a wildfire on Rich Mountain Gap near Townsend. WATE Midday News on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
Emergency response officials speak at Midday after leaders announced voluntary evacuations in Blount County overnight Tuesday due to a wildfire on Rich Mountain Gap near Townsend. WATE Midday News on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
Maryville stays perfect with win over Sevier County
A Knox County man was found guilty of 15 felony counts including aggravated stalking on Thursday. Jomo Berry, 45, repeatedly shot at his ex-girlfriend while driving I-40 in December 2022, following her to a Casey's gas station on Rutledge Pike. Fortunately, two employees at the store rushed to her aid.
The United States consumes more pornography than every other country in the world. But where does Tennessee stack up? State capitol reporter Chris O’Brien dives into the data as lawmakers are set to consider a new bill to require age verification for porn sites.
Two people are dead after a small plane crashed in Giles County, near the Marshall County line, Thursday morning, according to officials.
A part-time teacher is facing multiple charges after drugs were found inside a car at an elementary school in Rockwood.
A driver on I-40 in Knoxville died Thursday after a tire detached from another car and crashed through his windshield, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
A United States Postal Service driver was carjacked at gunpoint. WATE's Dominic Webster spoke with KPD Chief Paul Noel and the president of the Knoxville branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers about the incident.
A 14-year-old in Seymour has been battling a rare bone disease her entire life, but after she was prevented from getting a critical procedure this year, she and her family are asking the community for help. WATE's Ella Wales spoke with them about their journey.
The Knoxville Award is celebrating its 30th year. It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for Senior Citizens' Home Assistance Service.
Knoxville is honoring leaders who exhibit exceptional leadership abilities regarding misuse prevention, treatment and recovery.
We are in those cold weather months which can have an impact on your heating bill. WATE's Kristen Gallant explains what you can do to help keep your costs down and what assistance is available if you having trouble paying your electric bill.
