Kelly Ann Kruger

Knoxville

Digital Content Producer at WVLT-TV (Knoxville, TN)

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‘Ease the burden’ | New state grants available for animal shelters

1 day ago | wvlt.tv | Kelly Ann Kruger

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Animal shelters across the state were encouraged to apply for new grants. The Animal Friendly grants provide money to support spay and neuter services. Their funding comes from specialty license plates that you can get for $35. “Making spay and neuter services more accessible benefits both pets and the community,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. said.
Knoxville police seeing increase in gun thefts from cars

1 day ago | wvlt.tv | Kelly Ann Kruger

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department reported an increase in guns being stolen from cars. KPD got 49 reports so far this year of firearms being stolen from cars in city limits. That’s almost double from the same time the previous year, which was 26. They released tips on how to prevent car burglaries; lock your car, take your keys and completely secure your vehicle and remove or safely secure any firearms so they aren’t seen.
Oak Ridge police hosting drug takeback event

1 day ago | wvlt.tv | Kelly Ann Kruger

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Oak Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Scarboro Community to host a drug takeback event. “Drop off items can be: tablets, capsules, ointments, creams, and liquids,” organizers said. “They will be accepted in their packaging, so no need to take them out of their packages or containers.”Sharp needles nor syringes will be accepted. “Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue,” officials said.
WVLT Morning Team wears orange for Work Zone Appreciation Week

1 day ago | wvlt.tv | Kelly Ann Kruger

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - From April 21-25, people around the country are honoring National Work Zone Awareness Week. Mark Nagi with the Tennessee Department of Transportation said 113 TDOT employees died in the line of duty. Crews set up 113 orange barrels along I-640 in Knox County to honor those lost.
Police credit license plate reader for finding stolen car in Oliver Springs

1 day ago | wvlt.tv | Kelly Ann Kruger

OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man was arrested after a stolen car was recovered in Oliver Springs. Police said an Automated License Plate Reader alerted them to a stolen vehicle was being driven on Tri County Boulevard. The car was stolen from Newark, New Jersey. Oliver Springs officers pulled the car over, and a 39-year-old man from Houston, Texas was arrested.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing man

1 day ago | wvlt.tv | Kelly Ann Kruger

JEFFERSON CO., Tenn. (WVLT) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced they were searching for a missing man on Wednesday. Deputies said Michal Woodard has multiple identifiable tattoos. The 37-year-old has a tattoo of ‘Christian’ on one arm and ‘Alexander’ on the other, and a Pitbull tattooed on the outer calf. The sheriff’s office said he might be driving a silver Nissan Rouge with TN tag 1UF516. Police said he may be suicidal. Anyone with information should contact Det.
Knoxville Ice Bears announcer wins broadcaster of the year

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Kelly Ann Kruger

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The man behind the Knoxville Ice Bears broadcast is getting some recognition. The Southern Professional Hockey League named Joel Silverberg the . Silverberg is responsible for the entire Ice Bears broadcast including announcing and engineering it.
Grand jury indicts Knox Co. man after camera found in women’s bathroom

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Kelly Ann Kruger

FARRAGUT, Tenn. (WVLT) - A grand jury returned indictments on a Knox County man Wednesday after a camera was found inside a women’s bathroom at a Farragut park. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to the women’s bathroom at Cover Park in Farragut. There, deputies said they found a camera in the ceiling and arrested Tony Lynn Strand. The 33-year-old was indicted on multiple charges including especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, burglary and observation without consent.
‘No one is ever too far from God’s grace’ | Inmates baptized at Sevier County jail

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Kelly Ann Kruger

SEVIER CO., Tenn. (WVLT) - A group of inmates were baptized inside the Sevier County Jail Wednesday night. “Just a reminder: no one is ever too far from God’s grace,” officials with the county sheriff’s office said. Thirty-five inmates took the plunge to be baptized. “In my profession, I see evidence of right and wrong every day. However, some days my job allows me the opportunity to witness great things. These folks requested to be baptized as an outward sign of their inward transformation.
Man on bicycle hit by car in Oliver Springs, police say

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Kelly Ann Kruger

OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man on a bicycle was hit by a car Wednesday night, according to officials with the Oliver Springs Police Department. Officers responded to East Spring Street near Walden Avenue. There, officers said they found a 59-year-old man was hit by a car. “The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated fully,” officials said.

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