Oct 3, 2024 · Rooftop Unicoi County hospital rescues prompt change in policy from CEO Shelly Burgess had a harrowing Friday; her parents and 90-year-old grandmother were three of 54 people who were stranded on the hospital’s roof, having to be rescued by helicopter.

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Oct 10, 2024 · Satellite images show Douglas Lake before and after Helene flooding It’s the latest in a series of clean-up efforts by the TVA, which has also been slowly emptying overly-full reservoirs to make room for any future rainfall.

Jun 14, 2024 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Saturday marked three years since Hawkins County girl Summer Moon-Utah Wells was reported missing. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation marked the anniversary Friday, releasing a video outlining the latest in the search.

Jan 4, 2025 · WVLT First Alert Weather Day Sunday for ice accumulation The potential for a glaze of ice on Sunday morning through lunch time is the reason for concern with travel and a power outage potential.

Jan 15, 2024 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Several school systems in East Tennessee are closing due to winter weather moving into the area. WVLT’s First Alert Weather team is forecasting plenty of snow and dangerous roads through the beginning of this week.

Nov 11, 2021 · Human remains discovered inside missing woman’s car found in Melton Hill Lake Oak Ridge city officials said human remains were discovered inside the car that belonged to Miriam Ruth Hemphill who disappeared in 2005.

Nov 3, 2024 · LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it’s investigating a deadly crash that happened on I-75 Saturday afternoon. According to TDOT, the crash, which happened on I-75 South at mile marker 80, shut down the southbound side of the interstate and caused a miles-long traffic delay for several hours after the crash.

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