Morgan County, TN (WOKI) Two people are dead following a head-on collision between a nursing home van and a car Wednesday morning in Morgan County. District Attorney General Russell Johnson says the crash happened on Knoxville Highway, between Oliver Springs and Coalfield and that the two people killed included the resident who was being transported.…… MORE
TENNESSEE – During Independence Day weekend, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, will join Tennessee Highway Patrol and local law enforcement for “Safe on Seventy,” a campaign to increase traffic enforcement across U.S. Highway 70 statewide. U.S. Highway 70 stretches from West to East Tennessee…… MORE
Townsend, TN (WOKI) The former City Manager of Townsend pleads guilty to misusing city funds. The State says Danny Williamson misappropriated nearly $4,000 in city funds to buy things for himself. The investigation started after city officials reported questionable purchases. Investigators found Williamson used city credit cards to buy clothes, home goods and other things…… MORE
Two people in Sevierville are facing charges after leaving their dog in a hot car while shopping at Walmart. It happened Saturday at the location on the parkway. Officers found a car with the windows “barely cracked,” with an overheating dog inside. Officers didn’t see any food or water in the vehicle for the dog…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department responding to a car fire which caused I-640 to close. It happened Saturday evening, crews were called to I-640 South near Western Avenue. KFD says there are no injuries and everyone made it out of the car safely. All Southbound lanes reopened after crews put the fire out and no danger…… MORE
Clinton, TN (WOKI) Police in Clinton and the Department of Children’s Services are investigating after a child is injured at a daycare facility. While information is limited, officials with the Clinton Police Department confirming Friday that “officers are currently conducting a parallel investigation with DCS” of an incident at the Kiddie Korner Daycare at 98…… MORE
Pigeon Forge, TN (story courtesy of WVLT) Breaking Update: David Wear will be offered the position of Pigeon Forge city manager, city commissioners announced Friday. Previous Story: The search for Pigeon Forge’s new city manager is well underway, with candidate interviews planned for the end of this month. WVLT News has obtained background information on…… MORE
UPDATE 7 – June 26, 2025 | 8:30 pm Today has been a good day for Deputy Swanger. His nurses, doctors, therapist, girlfriend, and friends have been doing the heavy lifting while the community is praying fervently. We’re seeing progress, so keep those prayers coming. To everyone who has prayed, donated, and sent well wishes,…… MORE
Knoxville City Council approves the second reading of Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed sales tax increase. Kincannon’s proposal is for a half-percent increase to the Local Option Sales Tax, which is a tax that allows local municipalities, like cities, to charge their own sales tax on top of the 7% that Tennessee already charges statewide. The…… MORE
Power supplies are tightening as conditions create greater energy demand Knoxville, TN – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has alerted KUB that its power supply is experiencing an increased demand caused by extremely high temperatures. TVA has alerted KUB and other local power companies that increased conservation efforts are necessary to extend the available power supply and…… MORE
