UPDATE: The body that was recovered at Third Creek Greenway Park on July 15 has positively been identified as Jeffery Dean Mason, DOB 10/16/63. At this time, cause of death remains undetermined, pending further examination by the Regional Forensic Center. : Original story: KPD NEWS RELEASE: Update on Body Found at Third Creek Greenway Park…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Former University of Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt has been hired, but he won’t be returning to the college scene. Our news partner, WVLT, reports Pruitt is now working as a PE teacher at Planview High School in DeKalb County in Alabama. Pruitt was hired during a Thursday morning board…… MORE
An investigation is underway following an early morning fatal multi-vehicle crash on Clinton Highway in Anderson County which closed the road for hours. Tennessee Highway Patrol confirming a motorcyclist died in the crash which happened at Old Clinton Highway. The road has partially re-opened as of noon (7/27)… MORE
Knox County, TN (WOKI) Drivers who use Maryville Pike will need to find an alternate route for a few days as a portion of the road will be closed for overpass repairs. The Tennessee Department of Transportation sharing that information Wednesday, July 26 saying the highway will be closed to thru traffic between Alberta Drive…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation continues into Saturday’s shooting death in Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge Police Department officials say officers responded to S. Benedict Avenue around 10:30 p.m. to find 32 year-old Javon Ellis suffering from gunshot wounds. Ellis was taken to a local hospital for treatment but died shortly after arriving. ORPD detectives are…… MORE
Sullivan County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert Tuesday for a man missing out of Sullivan County. TBI officials say 82 year-old John Hammond could be driving a maroon 2015 Honda CRV with license plate 261BHDK, similar to the one pictured below. Officials add that Hammond also has a medical…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire in Northeast Knoxville that destroys the home. Crews called to Valley View Drive yesterday evening and found the home fully engulfed in flames. Everyone made it out of the home safe and no injuries were reported. One person has been displaced because the home did suffer…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Tennessee Representative Gloria Johnson could be looking at a U.S. Senate run against incumbent Senator Marsha Blackburn. That, according to our news partner WVLT who secured a statement from Johnson in which she concedes she’s taking a “serious look” at the upcoming race. Though she has not made a formal…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating the 18th boating fatality on Tennessee’s waters which involves a child. It happened Saturday night on Norris Lake when a 19-foot Triton bass boat collided with a 24-foot Chapparal open motorboat in front of Norris Landing Marina, resulting in the death of a boy onboard the Chapparal. Both…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee and DICK’S House of Sport plan to release a new fan T-shirt at an exclusive in-store event TODAY, July 21 at West Town Mall. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature the new tee which is inspired by the Volunteers’ athletic success across the…… MORE
