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RCSO: Victims Identified after Fatal Camper Fire in Roane County

Posted on September 19, 2023

Roane County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE (9/19): The Roane County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims of a fatal camper fire Friday night in Harriman.

RCSO officials say 39-year-old Cynthia Osborne died in the fire inside the camper on Old Valley Road while 39-year-old David Pollard Jr. was being treated for injuries.

Though the investigation into the fire remains ongoing, based on an autopsy report, the District Attorney General’s Office has determined that Osborne “intentionally set” the fire.

RCSO welcomes anyone with information about the incident to call them at 865-376-5582.

ORIGINAL STORY: An investigation is underway in Roane County after a woman dies in a fire which may have been arson.

Firefighters called to the residence on Old Valley Road in the Midtown area Friday night and say another person was taken to the hospital with burn injuries.

The District Attorney says the preliminary investigation reveals the woman who died may have intentionally set the fire. The Roane County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating.

TBI: Endangered Child Alert Issued for 1-Year-Old Missing from Nashville

Posted on September 19, 2023

*Endangered Child Alert, Liam Ismael Diego Quib (Courtesy: TBI)*

Nashville, TN (WOKI) An endangered child alert has been issued for a one-year-old boy missing from Nashville.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Liam Ismael Diego Quib may be with his mother’s ex-boyfriend and that the two could be headed to Alabama.

Quib was last seen wearing a Mickey Mouse shirt and blue pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TBI-Find.

Soccer Game at Emerald Youth Canceled after Knoxville Police Investigate a Shooting Call

Posted on September 19, 2023

An investigation is underway after two separate shots fired incidents near the Emerald Youth Soccer field cancels games.

Knoxville Police say they’ve responded reports of gunshots in the area of Texas Avenue outside of the soccer complex twice in the past month but found no victims or damage from gunshots.

Parent Heather Hicks was watching her 14 year-old son play Saturday and says she is skeptical about returning to that field again.

Emerald Youth says they are always evaluating safety protocols and looking out for the safety of the youth and their families. They say in the over thirty-year history of our ministry, they have never had a young person, volunteer, or staff impacted by an act of gun violence during their programming.

Sevierville Leaders Making Plans for the First Liquor Stores in the City

Posted on September 19, 2023

Sevierville City Leaders are now making a plan for the first liquor stores in the city.

In May, Sevierville residents voted to allow liquor stores for the first time in the city and now leaders are trying to figure out how they want to do it.

City Leaders went through several details planned for the new business last night like making sure they’re not set up near schools or churches and how many stores they want to bring to the city.

Right now, the closest liquor store is in either Knoxville or Gatlinburg. An official vote on restrictions for liquor stores and where to put them will take place during a future meeting.

KARM Christmas Store Opens in New Location This Week

Posted on September 19, 2023

The KARM Christmas store is set to open this Friday and it has a new location.

It will open at 11 a.m. at 5425 Clinton Highway in Knoxville near the Expo Center in the old Kroger building.

This is a seasonal attraction which helps KARM in their mission of restoring lives by providing meals, shelter and life-changing programs to anyone struggling with homelessness, addiction and mental illness.

Cocke Co. Murder Suspect Arrested, Charged with First-Degree Murder

Posted on September 18, 2023

Parrottsville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE (9/18): A man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Cocke County is in custody charged with first degree murder.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 66 year-old David Moore in connection to that shooting in the 600 block of Baysinger Road in Parrottsville Sunday morning which left 61 year-old Mark Burnham dead.

Police spotted Moore in Newport Monday morning, September 18, where he crashed his vehicle following a brief pursuit. He was taken into custody without incident.

ORIGINAL STORY: A search for a murder suspect in Cocke County is underway.

Deputies responding to a home in the 600 Block of Baysinger Road and found a person dead from a gunshot wound.

A S.W.A.T. team surrounded the home of the suspect, 66 year-old David Moore, who is considered to be armed and dangerous and believed to have fled before their arrival.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is assisting law enforcement.

Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 immediately.

Rural Metro Fire Responds to fire in North Knox County

Posted on September 18, 2023

*Rural Metro Fire responds to structure fire in North Knox County on Monday, September 18 (Courtesy: WVLT)*

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A shed is destroyed but no injuries reported Monday afternoon in a fire in North Knox County.

Crews with Rural Metro Fire were dispatched around 1:00 p.m. to the report of a structure fire in the 2300 block of Mynatt Road.

Fire officials say when crews arrived, they found a shed completely engulfed in flames behind an auto garage. They say the garage itself was not damaged, and there were no reported injuries.

Investigators say they are still working to determine the cause of the blaze.

Sevier County 911 Director Placed on Leave Following Comptroller’s Investigation

Posted on September 18, 2023

Sevier County, TN (WOKI) In the wake of an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, the director of Sevier County Central Dispatch has been placed on leave without pay.

A report from the Comptroller’s Office found that between July 2021 and March 2023 SCCD Director Todd Spence spent almost $10,000 on “questionable purchases” of various items including body armor, clothing, food and other items.

Investigators also found that Spence was teaching multiple first aid classes during working hours without reporting the hours as leave time.

An internal investigation is ongoing; currently, Spence is not facing charges.

‘Homeschool Days’ Happening this Fall at WonderWorks

Posted on September 18, 2023

(Photo Credit: WonderWorks on Facebook)

Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Homeschool parents can bring their children’s education experience to a new level by visiting WonderWorks during “Homeschool Days” on weekdays in September and October.

Homeschoolers can visit the attraction at a discounted rate before 3:00 p.m. The event is open to homeschool families, teachers, students, and groups.

In addition to the discounted tickets, they can also take advantage of various learning-enhancing tools, upon request, such as classroom activities, lesson plans, and scavenger hunts.

For more information on Homeschool Days, visit the site at: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge/homeschool/.