Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee’s Police Department is warning of a scam targeting students’ families. UTPD officials say the person running the scam is calling people while posing as a member of the UT Police Department and telling potential victims that their loved one has been arrested. The scammer then demands money, specifically…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) There are two grants to which Knoxville nonprofits can now apply. Mayor Indya Kincannon has facilitated the Community Agency Grant and the Opioid Abatement Grant to start this year. The CAG was created to support nonprofits involved in arts and culture and community and social services. The opioid grants were created to…… MORE
Harriman, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after probable human remains are discovered Friday in Harriman. According to District Attorney General Russell Johnson, the remains were found behind the KFC in Harriman by utility workers performing brush and tree removal. An autopsy has been ordered by the Roane County medical examiner once the remains are…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has been retained by the family of David Batts, a 46-year-old Knoxville man who tragically died on January 8, 2025, after being brutally beaten and tased by officers at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. Batts had been taken into custody on January 7, where his…… MORE
The State of the Child 2024 report in Tennessee is released. The report highlights the well-being of children, youth, and families in Tennessee. It covers topics such as health, education, economics, social factors and health data. Some key points of the report are that nearly one in four high school students considered attempting suicide within…… MORE
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making several stops in East Tennessee this weekend at various Kroger stores. You can see the iconic 27-foot hotdog on wheels at the following dates and times: Friday, Jan. 24Knoxville Kroger, 9501 Northshore Drive from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Maryville Kroger, 507 N. Foothills Plaza from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25Pigeon…… MORE
Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) Authorities in Oak Ridge have identified the woman who died last week following a house fire on Sheridan Circle. Officials say firefighters were able to rescue 92-year-old Nancy Santos from the home, but she died after being taken to UT Medical Center. The city says the fire broke out around 3:00…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Country music artists are returning to Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa for the Winter Music Series. Performances start Friday, January 24 with Linda Davis and continue every weekend until March. You don’t have to be a guest at the resort to enjoy the show. General admission tickets are $20, and discounted tickets…… MORE
Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) We’re learning more about the events surrounding a fatal shooting last week in Lenoir City. Ashley Sharp is facing a first-degree murder charge, while another man — Vincent Ellis — has been charged with accessory after the fact in the death of 38-year-old Eric Matthew Leach who was found by police…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Much like Knox County, the City of Knoxville is also asking for your input to guide the disbursement of future federal funding. The request for public input is a part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant. The city has to create what’s called a Five-Year…… MORE
