Sullivan County, TN (WOKI) Human remains found on a property in Kingsport earlier this month have been identified as a man missing since 2020. Kingsport Police Department officials report the remains found at a Wadlow Gap Road property on April 7 are those of Nicholas Massengill. Massengill, age 38 at the time of his disappearance,…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Hancock County. THP says 58-year-old Ronnie Kinsler’s pick-up truck had broken down in the southbound lane of Panther Creek Road Sunday night and he was standing behind it while another truck was parked in front it with the driver of the other standing between the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A teen is arrested, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating following a bomb threat Monday afternoon at Gibbs High School. KCSO officials report the Bomb Unit and an Explosive Detection K-9 Unit arrived at the scene around 2:30 p.m. According to KCSO, nothing was found after officers made an initial…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a shooting in Inskip. It happened Saturday night in the 4200 block of 4204 Bruhin Road in a parking lot at Inskip Park. A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. KPD…… MORE
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian is hit by a semi-truck in Claxton. It happened last night (Thursday) at the Dollar General on Edgemoor Road in Anderson County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the pedestrian was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.… MORE
The City of Morristown says traffic in front of the Parks-Belk Building has reopened to the public. The intersection of S. Cumberland Street and Main Street has been closed since the building was intentionally set on fire in January. A Firefighter was injured in that fire and a man arrested and charged with arson, reckless…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announcing alcohol will be banned on Wildlife Management Areas beginning next week. TWRA officials say alcohol possession and consumption will be prohibited statewide on WMAs starting on April 15 except for designated areas, which are TWRA campgrounds and public waters bordering or within a WMA. Officials say…… MORE
The Tennessee Senate passes the bill that would arm teachers with concealed guns in schools. It passed yesterday (Tuesday) on the Senate floor with 26 votes for and five votes against. The bill does not require but would allow people who work at schools to carry concealed guns on school property. Teachers who decide to…… MORE
Alcoa, TN (WOKI) Police in Alcoa are searching for suspects after a second vandalism incident at an apartment complex. Alcoa Police Department officials say officers responded to a report of vandalism Monday, April 8 involving multiple buildings at the Topside 333 Apartments construction site. APD reports the vandalism discovered included the destruction of appliances, light…… MORE
An investigation is underway after an auto parts store in Dandridge is destroyed by fire. Media outlets reporting that a fire broke out at Jasper Jones Auto Parts yesterday (Monday) afternoon. Officials with the Dandridge Fire Department says one building was completely on fire and flames had spread to a few vehicles when crews arrived.…… MORE
