-TWRA is stressing the importance of being BearWise after removing a plastic pet feeder from a bear cub’s head this week. TWRA received the first report on August 14, when a resident near Chilhowee Lake spotted a sow bear and four cubs on her porch with one having a container stuck on its head. TWRA…… MORE
An investigation is underway after a Knoxville native is one of two soldiers killed after a transport vehicle flipped in Alaska. The U.S. Army says 23-year-old Specialist Jeremy Evans was killed on Monday, he was part of the 11th Airborne Division. There were 12 other soldiers injured in the crash, eight were treated and released…… MORE
An investigation is underway by Knoxville Police following a deadly shooting in the Western Heights area. KPD responding to UT Medical Center last night (Wednesday) for a shooting victim, identified as 47 year-old Dorian Steeley, who was brought to the hospital by car and was pronounced dead. Police found the crime scene was in the…… MORE
MEDIC currently has a critical need for O Negative blood. Demand has been high and their inventory of this blood type is less than two-days. Please go to https://medicblood.org/ to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.… MORE
Crossville, TN (WOKI) Rescue officials in Crossville are asking for prayers after multiple people were airlifted to different hospitals Wednesday following a crash on Highway 127 North. Officials with Crossville Fire and Rescue say two vehicles were involved and three people had to be rescued using the jaws of life. The southbound lanes of Highway…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Funeral arrangements for Knox County Sheriff’s deputy 29 year-old Tucker Blakely, who lost his life after being shot in-the-line of duty Sunday, have been announced. Officer Blakely will lie in-state beginning at 10:00 a.m. this Friday, October 6, at Clear Springs Baptist Church, 7350 Tazewell Pike in Corryton. A celebration of life service…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Officers with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office take a suspect into custody after descending upon the West Hills area Wednesday afternoon in response to a domestic call on Mallard Bay Drive. KCSO officials say deputies responded to a situation on Mallard Bay Drive, but the suspect had left by the time they…… MORE
The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency and the City of Gatlinburg will conduct an Emergency Alert Systems test on all the Outdoor Warning Siren Systems in Sevier County between noon and 12:30 p.m. today. There are 15 different sirens in Sevier County and 9 in Gatlinburg which provide two different types of alerts. Mechanical sirens…… MORE
Zoo Knoxville announced the loss of one of their zebras on Tuesday. Die Toekoms was an eight-year-old Hartmann’s mountain zebra who zoo officials said died after complications with his intestines. Officials said caretakers noticed Die Toekoms was showing signs of gastrointestinal discomfort and gave him medication to help ease the pain. They discovered a bowel…… MORE
East Tennessee is mourning the loss of Knox County Sheriff’s deputy 29 year-old Tucker Blakely who lost his life after being shot in the line of duty. Last (Tuesday) night, a group of University of Tennessee students honoing Blakely by painting the Rock on campus. The students spent around two hours and about $100 worth…… MORE
