Townsend, TN (WOKI) The second bear in three days has died at Appalachian Bear Rescue.
ABR officials Tuesday announcing that Burrito Bear passed away Monday night, October 9.
Curators have determined that there is some sort of illness traveling between the bears, and have called in University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine doctors to look into it further.
Officials say other bears at ABR had tested positive earlier in the week for severe pneumonia which had spread from Flapjack, who died Friday.
They say Tamale, Burrito’s brother, is also very sick.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a shooting Monday night on Chapman Highway near Shoney’s.
KPD officials say officers responded to 2401 Chapman Highway around 10:30 p.m. to find a 52-year-old man in the parking lot who had been shot. He was taken to UT Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
While there is no known motive, officials say a person was possibly seen running from the scene on E. Martin Mill Pike.
As the conflict in Israel continues, people here in East Tennessee are coming together to help those in the line of danger.
The Knoxville Jewish Alliance held a prayer rally Monday night where nearly 100 people came together to pray.
If you couldn’t make it to the prayer rally, there are other ways you can help, the Knoxville Jewish Alliance is collecting items like sleeping bags, flashlights, clothes, and also accepting letters that would go to soldiers.
If you’d like to help you can still drop off items to them at 6800 Deane Hill Drive in Knoxville or visit their website https://www.jewishknoxville.org/ for ways you can help.
Voter Registration Deadline – the deadline to register to vote, as well as to register as a property qualified voter, in the November 7th, 2023 City of Knoxville Regular Election is Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. Individuals wishing to register to vote can visit or https://ovr.govote.tn.gov/visit either of the two Knox County Election Commission offices.
3rd Quarter Campaign Financial Disclosures for City of Knoxville Candidates – the 3rd Quarter Campaign Financial Disclosures (CFDs) are due from all candidates that appeared on the August 29th, 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election ballot by Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. These CFDs will be posted tohttps://knoxcounty.org/election/ upon receipt.
Petitions for local offices on the 2024 Knox County Primary Election Ballot – Monday, October 16th, 2023 is the first day that interested candidates can pick up petitions to run for the following local offices that will appear on the March 5, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary/Knox County Primary ballot:
Criminal Court Judge, Division II (6th Judicial District – Knox County)
County Commission, District 1
County Commission, District 2
County Commission, District 4
County Commission, District 5
County Commission, District 6
County Commission, District 8
County Commission, District 9
Assessor of Property
County Law Director
Board of Education, District 2
Board of Education, District 3
Board of Education, District 5
Board of Education, District 8
The deadline to return a petition is Thursday, December 14th, 2023 at Noon.
For more information on any of the above topics, visit https://knoxcounty.org/election/ or call the Knox County Election Commission at 865-215-2480.
An investigation is underway following an early morning structure fire in North Knoxville.
Knoxville fire department crews responding to the 2800 block of Linden Avenue and found flames at the back of the structure which is a small residential apartment complex.
Residents were evacuated and there were working smoke alarms.
No injuries were reported. The building suffered moderate smoke, water, and fire damage.
The American Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.
Nashville, TN (WOKI) The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, south of Nashville, is out with advice for all Tennesseans on what to do if you spot a cow that’s gone rogue.
RCSO officials say the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) is responsible for locking up cows on the loose. Residents concerned about wandering cows should submit complaints online.
RCSO warns complainants that the ACU is not an emergency response unit and typically responds to complaints within about three business days.
They say only dial 911 for an emergency response if you think a cow or other livestock could be an “immediate threat to life.”
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting Monday in East Knoxville.
Knoxville Police Department officials say the shooting happened on the corner of Ben Hur Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
They say officers were flagged down around 10:45 a.m. and found a woman who had been shot. The woman was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
Witnesses reportedly told officers that a person had shot the woman before getting into a car and leaving the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, and police do not have a motive.
Those with information are being asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Cumberland and Jefferson counties this Saturday.
That includes cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals and more. You don’t have to live in those counties to participate.
You can drop-off items in Jefferson County at the Landfill, on Grove Road in Dandridge and in Cumberland County at the Cumberland County Complex on Livingston Road in Crossville from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The average home in Tennessee produces 20 pounds of household hazardous waste each year. Typical items disposed of include cleaning fluids, pesticides, mercury thermometers and thermostats, swimming pool chemicals, paint thinner and automotive fluids. Some items that are accepted but may be recycled locally and on a year-round basis are used oil, rechargeable batteries, used antifreeze, propane cylinders, and compact fluorescent bulbs. Many of these items are commodities and may generate revenue for the local collection site. Regardless, local collection sites are more convenient for the customer and they help to save the state tens of thousands of dollars annually.
Items no longer accepted at the mobile HHW collections are alkaline batteries, paint, and electronics. Please contact your local Solid Waste Departments for collection and recycling guidance of paint and electronics. Often HHW events are hosted at the county convenience center where paint and electronic scrap are regularly managed. Alkaline batteries sold after May 13, 1996, have no mercury added and may be discarded in the regular trash.
Police announcing the death of a 7-year-old girl from Clinton is under investigation.
Alexandra Hope Kelly died Sunday, according to her mother Channa Kelly.
“She was wonderful, so vivacious and independent,” Channa said. “She loved swimming, was a little fish. She was absolutely amazing, just the sweetest little girl with a big heart. She was amazing.”
Channa says Alexandra was popping her birthday balloons with scissors when Channa left the room to lie down.
Channa returned to the living room and found Alexandra face down with the balloon over her head.
“I want people to know so they can be aware,” she said. “That’s what took my baby, it was her birthday balloon. It’s hard to comprehend.”
Alexandra turned 7 years old on September 22. Clinton police told WVLT News that the incident is under investigation and they have not yet determined the cause of death.
Knoxville Fire Investigators say they have determined the cause of a house fire in South Knoxville which left a dog dead
Officials say the fire was due to a bathroom wall heater that was left on with combustible materials nearby.
Crews called to the 1800 Block of Beech Street yesterday (Sunday) and found heavy smoke coming from the attic. The occupants were not home at the time of the fire. The home is a total loss. No injuries were reported.
KFD reminding everyone to keep anything that will burn at least 3 feet away from any heating appliances.
