An investigation is underway following a serious crash in Maryville. It happened yesterday (Monday) on Montvale Road near Montvale Station Road between an SUV and a truck. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. Police say the SUV was pulling out of the ATM on the intersection’s corner when it was hit by a truck pulling…… MORE
Knoxville Police arrest a woman on numerous charges following a suspected carjacking, break-in, motor vehicle theft and assault. Police arrested 26-year-old Tesia Taylor following incidents that happened in West Knoxville Friday night. KPD first responding to The Abigail apartments after Taylor reportedly entered an apartment, demanded money and assaulted a resident, a 38-year-old man who…… MORE
A memorial service for Gibbs High School Graduate Army Specialist Jeremy Evans who died in Alaska when a transport vehicle flipped is scheduled. Evans was one of the two soldiers killed. His unit has planned the service for Monday at 4 p.m. at Fort Wainwright. He will be brought back to Knoxville but no date…… MORE
Several East Tennessee agencies rescue a trapped dog from a cave with a surprise guest with him. The Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department says the dog, Charlie, was found 40 feet deep down an extremely narrow cave shaft on Tuesday. Charlie was trapped in the cave for three days and for some of that time,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Motorists should expect more traffic on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) Sunday, October 15 as another round of construction takes place on the roadway. TDOT says motorists traveling north on Alcoa Highway from the Blount County line to John Sevier Highway (State Route 168) will be shifted onto new alignment as…… MORE
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), in partnership with the City of Knoxville and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has purchased 2323 W. Blount Ave. This piece of land is the primary part needed for the city to construct a new pedestrian bridge. “This strategic acquisition is a critical step in realizing our community’s vision, which…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man found guilty in April for the 2020 murders of three women has been sentenced to life without parole plus 37 years. In April 2023, 27 year-old Desmon Rhea was convicted of First and Second Degree Murder, as well as other charges, in the March 2020 deaths of Juliana White, 29;…… MORE
Voter Registration Deadline – the deadline to register to vote, as well as to register as a property qualified voter, in the November 7th, 2023 City of Knoxville Regular Election is Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. Individuals wishing to register to vote can visit or https://ovr.govote.tn.gov/visit either of the two Knox County Election Commission offices. 3rd Quarter Campaign Financial Disclosures…… MORE
Police announcing the death of a 7-year-old girl from Clinton is under investigation. Alexandra Hope Kelly died Sunday, according to her mother Channa Kelly. “She was wonderful, so vivacious and independent,” Channa said. “She loved swimming, was a little fish. She was absolutely amazing, just the sweetest little girl with a big heart. She was…… MORE
Anderson County, TN (WOKI) A suspect is in custody following a multi-county police chase which ended in gunfire. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office says it started in Morgan County when deputies were chasing a suspect on New River Highway. Anderson County deputies responding after receiving reports the suspect had shot at the Morgan County deputies.…… MORE
