EMERGENCY EVACUATION ALERT: KFD has issued a mandatory evacuation for the areas of Morelia between Cornelia and Pershing. Buses are at Cornelia and Morelia to transport residents away from the area. Evacuation location is the Emerald Youth, located at 1718 Central Street.
We have confirmed 2 additional cases of measles in residents of East TN. This brings the total number of measles cases in TN in 2019 to 3. The two new cases are associated w/ the first measles case in TN this year and were identified as part of the ongoing contact investigation.
Senate approves Gov. Lee's school vouchers bill 20-13. This bill differs from the House bill, which was also approved this week. https://t.co/8bBbXENwAI
Fire crews spent all night fighting the flames at the Historic Loudon County Courthouse. These images from our WVLT News Drone show where the roof collapsed. Officials trying to salvage what they can.
We are investigating a case of measles after the State Public Health Laboratory confirmed a positive test for the illness in a resident of the East TN. While the investigation is currently centered in East Tennessee, all Tennesseans should be aware of measles and its symptoms.
60 doctors, pharmacists & other health care providers were arrested in 7 states after collectively prescribing more than 32 million pills, DOJ officials said Wednesday.
It was the largest opioid takedown of medical providers in the country.
@megoliver reports from Appalachia
Stronger to severe storms are possible tonight. Some storms could have damaging wind and hail. Flooding is possible from some of the heaviest downpours as well. Stay informed to stay safe!