Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating after a man is found dead on Chapman Highway. KPD says officers found the man Tuesday afternoon “slumped over the rear of his truck” in front of the Auto Zone in the 3300 block of Chapman Highway. Officials say the man was pronounced dead at the scene by…… MORE
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Grand Jury to Hear Case Against Man Charged with Assault in Fatal Knoxville Bar Shooting
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A grand jury will now hear the case against Steven Davis, one of the two suspects connected to a deadly shooting at a Knoxville bar last month. Davis was in court Monday; he has been charged with aggravated assault and violation of parole. The shooting happened on July 2 at the Pint…… MORE
Two arrested in 2019 murder of National Guard soldier
Authorities in Loudon County arrested and charged two people in connection to a five year old murder case. The Loudon County Sheriffs Department arrested 39 year old Eric Austin Byrd, of Lenoir City, and 39 year old Amanda Bishop, of Kingston, Tuesday. The two are charged with first degree murder in connection to the 2019…… MORE
Tennessee child dies in hot car: Report says man forgot to drop infant off at babysitter’s
An Athens father is facing multiple charges including reckless homicide after his young daughter was left in a hot car in Hamilton County for hours Monday and died. Authorities say the father, Timothy Blackdeer, said he had taken his other children to their babysitter that morning and didn’t realize the baby had been left in…… MORE
UT ‘Preserving’ Neyland Stadium’s Name with Pilot Partnership
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee is “preserving” Neyland Stadium’s name through a partnership with Pilot Flying J. University of Tennessee Athletics making the announcement Tuesday morning, billing the change as a “preservation partnership.” “This will always be Neyland Stadium. Is now, always has been, always will be,” said UT Athletics Director Danny White…… MORE
State Leaders Asking for Feedback on ELA Standards for Tennessee Students
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) As students across East Tennessee head back to class, parents and teachers are getting the chance to weigh-in on what their kids are being taught, focusing specifically on English Language Arts (ELA). This comes in the form of a survey that anyone can access. Topics on the survey could directly…… MORE
New High Rise Coming to Downtown Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Despite recent protest, another high rise is coming to downtown Knoxville. The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved the development last week. It’s going to be on the corner of West Hill Avenue and Locust Street, extending down toward the river. The high rise will be 18 stories with 270 apartments on top…… MORE
One Dead in Alcoa Highway Motorcycle Crash, City Says
Blount County, TN (WOKI) Authorities cited one person involved in a fatal motorcycle accident that bogged down the morning commute Monday. Authorities say they responded to Alcoa Highway near Hillside Drive about 7:20 Monday morning and found 44-year-old Russell Swanson Jr. lying next to his motorcycle. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.…… MORE
Knoxville Bank Robbery Suspect Detained, Charges Pending, Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The FBI and Knoxville authorities are investigating a bank robbery that happened on Monday, August 12. Authorities say the robbery happened at the Truist Bank at 4931 Kingston Pike, in the Homberg area, Monday afternoon around 1:15. Investigators say the armed suspect handed a bank teller a note demanding cash and was…… MORE
‘Armed and Dangerous’ Man Captured in Loudon County, Sheriff’s Office Says
Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) An armed and dangerous man has been taken into custody and a school lockdown lifted Monday morning in Loudon County. Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office say Caiden Hall was arrested in Lenoir City following a search for him near the area of Highland Park Drive. As a precaution, nearby…… MORE
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