The State of Tennessee has reported three pediatric flu deaths since the start of flu season which began on October 1st.
Tennessee remains in the “very high” category when it comes to flu activity throughout the state.
The first child flu death of the season was reported in December last year. To view the report go to: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/cedep-weeklyreports/flu_summary/ILI_Summary_202403.pdf
Knoxville Police are still investigating a fatal shooting in North Knoxville and have arrested a suspect and identified the victim.
KPD says 19 year-old Makah Logan has been arrested and is is charged with first-degree murder in connection to last (Thursday) night’s shooting in the N. Hembree Street and Linden Avenue area.
Officers were called to that scene after 18 year-old Apollo Cannida (Cuh knead ah) was found shot in the alley behind Jarnigan & Sons Mortuary and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The preliminary investigation shows the pair were involved in an argument when Logan fired hitting Cannida at least once then fled the scene.
An officer-involved shooting in connection to an endangered child alert for 11 year-old Bree Mays out of Knox County who has been found safe at the Tennessee-Georgia line early this morning (Friday).
The suspect was killed in Hamilton County according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office who says the suspect would not follow their requests and ran over at least three Knox County detectives after which Officers shot the suspect who was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Maryville, TN (WOKI) Two people are in custody, facing numerous drug charges, following an investigation and search of a home in Blount County.
BCSO officials say Michael Chase Fraize and Courtney Ann Thomas, both 32 and of Maryville, were arrested Wednesday after a search of a home on Colonial Circle turned up meth, cocaine, marijuana and a gun.
Officials say the arrests were the culmination of an investigation between the Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force and other law enforcement agencies into illegal drug activity at the residence.
Fraize and Thomas face multiple drug charges. Fraize is also charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
Their bond amounts and court dates have not been set yet, according to the BCSO.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office announcing Thursday they have arrested a South Doyle High School freshman for threats of violence made on social media.
KCSO officials say the arrest happened just before midnight on Wednesday, January 31. The freshman student is alleged to have made the threats over Snapchat.
The arrest comes a day after KCSO deputies found a loaded pistol magazine inside one of the school’s bathrooms.
Officials say this latest incident is unrelated to Tuesday’s finding.
Vol Nation is weighing in on UT Chancellor Donde Plowman’s letter calling out the NCAA for looking into NIL practices at the University.
Dan Wilson with DW Designs tells our news partner WVLT they will be offering a special tee shirt in support of Plowman.
The shirts are available for pre-order on their website, https://thedwdesigns.com/products/the-plowman-24-tee-pre-order
We will keep you updated on this investigation and the federal lawsuit as we get more information.
An investigation is underway and Knoxville Police have identified the victim from a fatal motorcycle crash.
34 year-old Tyler Beck died in the crash on McKamey Road yesterday (Wednesday) morning. KPD says Beck was going east on McKamey Road when he hit the side of a large Chevy truck that was attempting to turn left onto Saint Lucia Lane from McKamey. The truck remained on the scene.
The Knoxville Fire department is investigating after a commercial trailer catches fire at Fort Loudon Recycling in North Knoxville.
The call came in just before 5 this morning. (Thursday) this morning and found the trailer on fire in the lot the recycling facility on Hancock Street.
The fire spread to another trailer that was parked nearby and the trailer was loaded with a variety of paper and cardboard products, making putting it out difficult because the paper products had to be dug out by hand.
KFD says extensive overhaul of the fire will be necessary.
No Injuries have been reported.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Crimes Unit is seeking public assistance for a missing Eleven-year-old.
Name: Aubriauna Niesa Mays “Bree“ is a white female who is eleven years old. She has blonde hair, blue eyes and is approximately 4’4” and 8 lbs. She does have braces- On 1/31/2024, the Knox County Sheriff’s Juvenile Crimes Unit is searching for a missing juvenile from the Crippen Road and Maynardville Pike area.
The juvenile left the residence without permission between 10:30 pm on 01/30/2024 and6:15 am on 01/31/2024. The Juvenile could possibly be in the Halls community. If you have seen Aubriauna “Bree” or have information on her whereabouts please notify the Juvenile Crimes Unit or Detective Trott. 865-215-2243.
Maryville, TN (WOKI) An East Tennessee State Representative wants to hear from you on Governor Lee’s plan to expand school vouchers.
Governor Lee wants to give 20,000 students up to $7000 each to go to private schools.
State Representative Bryan Richey from Maryville is holding public meetings to give you a chance to give feedback on that plan.
The meetings are happening next week on Friday, February 9 in Blount county and next Saturday, February 10 in Monroe County.
Both meetings are free and open to the public and will be about two hours long.
