Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating two robberies on Merchant Drive that it says could be connected. KPD officials say they are searching for a white man about six-feet tall with blue eyes who they believe robbed the Subway at 314 Merchant Drive last Friday around 6:30 p.m. and then robbed the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs promises to “find a solution” in the wake of a vote Thursday night in Farragut against changing the county’s Growth Policy Plan. Farragut’s Board of Mayor and Alderman voted against changing the plan, which hasn’t been updated since it was created in 2001. It’s a…… MORE
A bus driver contracted with Knox County Schools was arrested Thursday morning, charged with driving under the influence, Knoxville Police Department Communication Manager Scott Erland told WVLT News. We now know more about the arrest, thanks to an incident report obtained by WVLT News. According to the report, Knox County Schools Security Lieutenant Dustin Tilly…… MORE
Police raid a pawn shop in Claiborne County for stolen property and arrest three people. The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office raided Middleton Pawn yesterday (Thursday) and arrested Kerry “Pete” Middleton Jr. and Brandie Fultaz who are charged with theft of property and criminal conspiracy and Wilma Middleton is charged with possession of a Schedule III…… MORE
Oak Ridge Police are warning residents about multiple attempted and some successful home burglaries. The incidents happened in the Georgia, New York, Hendrix and Woodland areas. Police are asking anyone with camera footage of suspicious activity to report it and anyone with information on the recent incidents are asked to call authorities.… MORE
Update: The TBI’s Endangered Child Alert for missing 15 year-old Isaac Steele has ended. He was found safe today in Bridgeport Alabama Original Story: The TBI has issued an Endangered Child Alert for missing 15 year-old Isaac Steele. He was last seen in the area of Hamilton Avenue in South Pittsburg yesterday (Thursday) and may…… MORE
Maryville, TN (WOKI) BJ’s Wholesale Club is expanding into East Tennessee with a location in Blount County. The new location in Maryville will be BJ’s fourth location in Tennessee and the first in East Tennessee. The mega-store will be situated near Foothills Mall, at the JC Penny location. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a convenient one-stop…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knox County Schools bus driver was arrested this (Thursday) morning, suspected of driving under the influence. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to Holston Middle School around 9:00 a.m. after being told about “potential issues” by a KCS security staff member. They say the officers conducted a field sobriety test…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Crews with Rural Metro Fire responded to a “serious” crash in North Knoxville involving an overturned concrete truck around noontime Thursday. Rural Metro Fire Department officials say the crash happened on E. Emory Road near Stormer Road. They are asking people to avoid the area and to expect “major delays.” This is…… MORE
Two hikers are rescued after being trapped overnight in the Great Smoky Mountains. Officials say one of the hikers activated a rescue beacon when they got very cold in the rain and fog Tuesday night. Park rangers tried to reach the hikers but downed trees blocked their path. The Tennessee Air National Guard was dispatched…… MORE
