Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The United Way of Greater Knoxville Monday announced that its board of directors has accepted CEO Matt Ryerson’s resignation. Ryerson was hired in December 2019 and served as CEO of the UWGK for five years. “Matt served as a bridge, following Ben Landers’ 26 years of leadership in the CEO position, to…… MORE
A homeless man is charged with a fire at a Blount County RV Park. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office filed charges against 62-year-old Mark Bush for started Thursday night’s fire at the Whispering River Campground in Walland. He is charged with felony vandalism and felony arson in connection to the campground fire in…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon presented a plan Thursday to city council regarding parking in the downtown area. A consultant recommended paid parking seven days a week, but the Mayor says free nights and weekends will remain; however, there will be some pricing changes. The city’s first order of business is to start…… MORE
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fire at Whispering River Resort. Crews responded that fire at the Resort last (Thursday) night. One of the storage buildings was heavily damaged while there was also exterior damage to another. No injuries were reported.… MORE
Knoxville Police receiving several reports of scam callers using the names of KPD officers to pressure victims into giving them money. KPD says callers often identify themselves as law enforcement officers or use the names of actual officers and use spoofed phone numbers to both disguise their real number and make it appear as if…… MORE
A registered sex offender is taken into custody after entering an elementary school. Anderson County Schools officials say a person on the registry entered Lake City Elementary School on Friday. Security protocols, including a mandatory background check for all visitors, the school district said, immediately flagged the person and police responded. “Thanks to the swift,…… MORE
Multiple media outlets calling the Presidential race – President Trump has reached 277 electoral votes, enough to win the presidency once again becoming the 47th president-elect. Marsha Blackburn keeps her Senate seat beating Knoxville’s Gloria Johnson who will keep her current State House District 90 seat. Tim Burchett retains his United States House of Representatives…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Free parking on nights and weekends in downtown Knoxville is here to stay. The announcement coming from City of Knoxville officials Monday night though additional details about the City’s “updated parking plan” have not been released. In May, the city released a report from Walker, a group hired to evaluate Knoxville’s current…… MORE
UPDATE from Knoxville Fire Department: UPDATE: At approximately 8:30 PM this (Monday) evening Knox County 911 communications received a call about Knoxville College possibly being on fire. The caller stated they could see very high flames and a lot of smoke. When crews arrived, they saw heavy fire coming from the top of the administration…… MORE
11/11/24 UPDATE: The suspect in a Monroe County murder has been taken into custody in South Carolina. According to the Columbia Police Department, Nicholas Hamlett was found at a hospital there and taken into custody. He is accused of killing 34-year-old Steven Lloyd in Tellico Plains on October 18th and is facing first-degree murder charges.…… MORE
