SUV Plunges Down I-40 Embankment After Driving Around Barriers

Posted on November 11, 2024

A Cocke County Swiftwater Rescue Team and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol respond to a crash that happened after the driver of a vehicle drives around road closed barriers and plunges down an embankment on a Helene-damaged stretch of I-40 in western North Carolina.

The Junaluska Fire Department said the crash happened around 8 p.m. Saturday on I-40 East near Dry Gap Ridge in Haywood County. Firefighters say the SUV drove around a blockade and crashed down the rocky embankment before coming to a rest on the passenger side of the vehicle, right on the bank of the Pigeon River. The crash was just miles from the Tennessee state line.

Emergency crews utilized a rope rescue to repel down the embankment and free the driver from the vehicle. Officials said the SUV ended up an estimated 100 feet from the roadway.

The driver was airlifted to the hospital but their condition has not been released. Officials say the driver is “very fortunate to be alive.”

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Semi-Truck Fails to Yield for Train in Greeneville

Posted on November 11, 2024

A train crashes into a semi-truck in Greeneville.

The train has major damage following today’s (Monday) crash which happened when the tractor-trailer tried to turn left over the tracks near Snapps Ferry Road and Coile Street.

The tractor-trailer driver did not yield to the train causing the crash. The truck’s trailer was damaged, but the vehicle itself was not.

The train engine’s conductor reported wrist pain to police. The truck driver was not injured.

CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville Resigns, Interim CEO Appointed

Posted on November 11, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The United Way of Greater Knoxville Monday announced that its board of directors has accepted CEO Matt Ryerson’s resignation.

Ryerson was hired in December 2019 and served as CEO of the UWGK for five years.

“Matt served as a bridge, following Ben Landers’ 26 years of leadership in the CEO position, to where we are today. And now, we’re ready to move forward with the next chapter of this great organization with intention, innovation and dedication,” UWGK Board Chair Clarence Vaughn III said.

The organization says UWGK Chief Impact Officer Chrystal Armstrong Brown will serve as interim CEO as of November 11.

“Chrystal is a proven leader with a passion for community, vision for transformational innovation and commitment to measurable and meaningful impact,” Vaughn said. “The board is thrilled to have her step into the Interim CEO position to provide stability and servant leadership throughout this transition.”

Armstong Brown has served as Chief Impact Officer since April 2023. Previously, she served as vice president of program development for Emerald Youth Foundation for nearly five years, and before that, she was the director of education for United Way of Southwest Virginia.

The UWGK board of directors is working on next steps to identify and appoint the organization’s next CEO.

*Chrystal Armstrong Brown* (*Courtesy: United Way of Greater Knoxville*)

Police Identify Victim in Deadly East Knoxville Shooting

Posted on November 11, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police identify the victim in last Friday’s deadly shooting in East Knoxville.

Officers were called to the scene of two people shouting at one another on Harrison Street just south of Magnolia Avenue around 5:30 a.m., where they found 35-year-old Shaquille Boyd who had been shot at least one time; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is being asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.

*The shooting is under investigation, and the department is asking people for information that could help*. (*Courtesy*: *KPD*)

Teen Suspect Arrested in Asheville Highway Shooting, Police Say

Posted on November 11, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police arrest the 15-year-old suspect wanted in connection to a shooting back in September on Asheville Highway.

KPD officials say officers responded to the Kwik Pantry at 7:45 p.m. on September 13 and found a man who was shot in the leg.

Kendall Ridgeway was arrested at a home on Riverside Drive Saturday.

The 15-year-old was wanted on a juvenile petition for attempted first-degree murder.

*Kendall Ridgeway*, 15 (*Courtesy: KPD*)

Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Crash

Posted on November 11, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: An investigation is underway, and Knoxville Police have identified the victim of a fatal weekend crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.

Officers responded to a two-car crash on MLK Jr. Avenue at Parkview Avenue Saturday afternoon. They say a car going east on MLK Jr. Avenue veered across the center line for unknown reasons and collided head-on with a westbound vehicle. The driver of the eastbound vehicle, 38-year-old Kara Weeks of Lenoir City, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle that was struck head-on was transported to an area hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Saturday afternoon.

At around 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, KPD officers responded to a two-car crash on MLK Jr. Avenue at Parkview Avenue.

The investigation revealed that a car traveling eastbound on MLK Jr. Avenue veered across the center line for unknown reasons and collided head-on with a westbound vehicle. The driver of the eastbound vehicle, a 38-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle that was struck head-on was transported to an area hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash temporarily closed MLK Jr. Avenue in both directions.

KPD crash reconstruction personnel responded to the scene and are leading the investigation. That investigation remains ongoing.

Knoxville Police Looking for Suspect after a Man is Critically Injured in Woodbine Avenue Shooting

Posted on November 11, 2024

A man was critically wounded in a shooting that happened on Sunday afternoon on Woodbine Avenue.

At around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers were notified that a man who had been shot multiple times arrived at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center via a personal vehicle. The victim was transferred to the UT Medical Center for further treatment and is currently in critical condition.

Detectives learned that the victim was shot in the 3000 block of Woodbine Avenue, drove away, and parked his car in a parking lot in the area of Baxter Avenue and Marion Street. The victim was then picked up and transported to Fort Sanders Medical Center.

The suspect vehicle is possibly a black full-size SUV that was seen leaving the area following the shooting.

The motive for the shooting is unclear at this time.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

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The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Early Morning House Fire in Northwest Knoxville

Posted on November 11, 2024

An investigation is underway following an early morning fire in northwest Knoxville.

Knoxville Fire Department crews say they saw smoke and flames coming from inside the home in the 2100 block of Curving Road.

They say the fire started in the kitchen area and spread to the front room of the home.

The home sustained moderated fire, smoke and water damage.

The 2 residents and their dog were inside the home when the fire started but were all able safely get out.

There were no injuries reported.

Father of Missing Middle Tennessee Teen Still Searching for His Son, TBI Amber Alert Still Active

Posted on November 10, 2024

Sebastian was last seen at his mother’s home in Hendersonville on February 26th of this year.

His father says he refuses to let his son be discarded like trash and he’s frustrated and hurt, but says that doesn’t matter, because he doesn’t know what his son is going through.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the whereabouts of Sebastian Rogers.

If you have any information, you are asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.

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Arrest is Made in Blount County RV Park Fire

Posted on November 10, 2024

A homeless man is charged with a fire at a Blount County RV Park.

Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office filed charges against 62-year-old Mark Bush for started Thursday night’s fire at the Whispering River Campground in Walland.

He is charged with felony vandalism and felony arson in connection to the campground fire in Blount County while Maryville officials are charging him with setting fire to personal property / land in a separate fire.

Additional charges are pending.

Bush is being held on a $120,000 bond. A hearing is set for 9 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday).

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SUV Plunges Down I-40 Embankment After Driving Around Barriers

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Semi-Truck Fails to Yield for Train in Greeneville

Posted on November 11, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

A train crashes into a semi-truck in Greeneville. The train has major damage following today’s (Monday) crash which happened when the tractor-trailer tried to turn left over the tracks near Snapps Ferry Road and Coile Street. The tractor-trailer driver did not yield to the train causing the crash. The truck’s trailer was damaged, but the vehicle…… Continue Reading

CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville Resigns, Interim CEO Appointed

Posted on November 11, 2024 by rtravers • 0 Comments

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The United Way of Greater Knoxville Monday announced that its board of directors has accepted CEO Matt Ryerson’s resignation. Ryerson was hired in December 2019 and served as CEO of the UWGK for five years. “Matt served as a bridge, following Ben Landers’ 26 years of leadership in the CEO position, to…… Continue Reading

Police Identify Victim in Deadly East Knoxville Shooting

Posted on November 11, 2024 by rtravers • 0 Comments

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police identify the victim in last Friday’s deadly shooting in East Knoxville. Officers were called to the scene of two people shouting at one another on Harrison Street just south of Magnolia Avenue around 5:30 a.m., where they found 35-year-old Shaquille Boyd who had been shot at least one time; he…… Continue Reading

Teen Suspect Arrested in Asheville Highway Shooting, Police Say

Posted on November 11, 2024 by rtravers • 0 Comments

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police arrest the 15-year-old suspect wanted in connection to a shooting back in September on Asheville Highway. KPD officials say officers responded to the Kwik Pantry at 7:45 p.m. on September 13 and found a man who was shot in the leg. Kendall Ridgeway was arrested at a home on Riverside…… Continue Reading

Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Crash

Posted on November 11, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: An investigation is underway, and Knoxville Police have identified the victim of a fatal weekend crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Officers responded to a two-car crash on MLK Jr. Avenue at Parkview Avenue Saturday afternoon. They say a car going east on MLK Jr. Avenue veered across the center…… Continue Reading

Knoxville Police Looking for Suspect after a Man is Critically Injured in Woodbine Avenue Shooting

Posted on November 11, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

A man was critically wounded in a shooting that happened on Sunday afternoon on Woodbine Avenue. At around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers were notified that a man who had been shot multiple times arrived at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center via a personal vehicle. The victim was transferred to…… Continue Reading

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The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Early Morning House Fire in Northwest Knoxville

Posted on November 11, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

An investigation is underway following an early morning fire in northwest Knoxville. Knoxville Fire Department crews say they saw smoke and flames coming from inside the home in the 2100 block of Curving Road. They say the fire started in the kitchen area and spread to the front room of the home. The home sustained…… Continue Reading

Father of Missing Middle Tennessee Teen Still Searching for His Son, TBI Amber Alert Still Active

Posted on November 10, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

Nearly nine months since Sebastian Rogers was last seen in Hendersonville, his father Seth says he has never given up looking for him and there is still an active Amber Alert from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for him. Sebastian was last seen at his mother’s home in Hendersonville on February 26th of this year.…… Continue Reading

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Arrest is Made in Blount County RV Park Fire

Posted on November 10, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

A homeless man is charged with a fire at a Blount County RV Park. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office filed charges against 62-year-old Mark Bush for started Thursday night’s fire at the Whispering River Campground in Walland. He is charged with felony vandalism and felony arson in connection to the campground fire in…… Continue Reading