Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Beloved by her chimpanzee family and human caretakers, a 38-year-old Chimpanzee at Zoo Knoxville has died. “We had to make the unfortunate decision [Thursday] to euthanize Binti,” said Phil Colclough, Director of Animal Care, Conservation and Education for Zoo Knoxville in a video release today. The decision came after caregivers at the…… MORE
A homicide investigation is underway in Jefferson County. The sheriff’s office called to the 1700 block of Chestnut Hill Road in Dandridge near Douglas Lake. TBI agents and representatives from the Attorney General’s office are also on the scene.… MORE
A 10-year-old remains in critical but stable condition following an accidental shooting at a YWCA during a summer day camp which has reopened today. A 14-year-old boy is in custody charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment in yesterday’s shooting in the gym of the Phyllis…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for your help in finding two slippery individuals who made off with an exotic snake from a local pet store. KPD is investigating after a Colombian Red Tail Boa Constrictor was stolen from Pet Supply Plus on Mountain Grove Drive. Police report a man and a…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WVLT/WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating a shooting at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center which leaves a 10 year-old in critical condition. The incident happened this morning on South Cruze Street and police say the 10-year-old boy was shot in an apparent accidental discharge. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. A…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal accident in East Knoxville. It happened yesterday evening at the intersection of Rutledge Pike and Spring Hill Road. Police say a man driving a Chevy sedan was pronounced dead after being taken from the scene. A preliminary investigation shows that driver was trying to make a left turn onto…… MORE
Knoxville Police are searching for 22 year-old Jaheim Houston who is wanted in connection to a shooting at Bebo’s Cafe in May. Houston was recently indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury for two counts of attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Police say 24 year-old Destiny…… MORE
Lenior City Police asking for help to find the suspect that fired shots in a Walmart. It happened last night at the Walmart on Highway 321 a little after 8 p.m. Police say the shots were fired at the ceiling and no injuries were reported. Mayor Tony Aikens says he’s hopeful someone will come forward…… MORE
Police are investigating after a body is found in McMinn County. The Athens Police Department says the body was found yesterday (Monday) afternoon in a wooded area near Decatur Pike and Clark Street. The body was taken to the medical examiner’s office to identify the body and determine the cause of death.… MORE
An investigation is underway after six people were taken to the hospital following a car accident in Seymour which shut down Hendon Chapel Road for hours. The wreck, which involved two cars, happened yesterday afternoon (Sunday) at Sevierville Pike. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office along with the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department responding and say the…… MORE
