Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and other elected leaders are again encouraging residents to sign up for the community-wide “e-warning” notification system designed to keep users informed and safe during an emergency. “We encourage all members of the community to sign up for ‘Knox County Alerts,’” Mayor Jacobs said. “These systems have saved lives in…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating an accident that shut down I-40 East. The interstate is back open today but closed yesterday when a large pick-up pulling a RV overturned near Chilhowee Drive. One person was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous vehicle burglaries. The suspect vehicle involved in those burglaries was recovered abandoned in the Halls area off Emory Road near Maynardville Highway last night (Thursday), it was reported stolen last month. Numerous firearms along with personal identifying information were stolen in the series of vehicle burglaries which…… MORE
KCHD, Partners to Observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Knoxville, Tenn. – The Knox County Health Department and several community partners are holding their seventh observation of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16 at Lakeshore Park’s Marble Hall. This day was created to provide awareness of…… MORE
Governor Bill Lee says flags in Tennessee will fly at half-staff for the rest of the week to honor the people who died in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The most recent bout of violence began after a Hamas surprise attack against Israel on Saturday, which the Governor condemned as an act of terrorism. The date marked…… MORE
As the conflict in Israel continues, people here in East Tennessee are coming together to help those in the line of danger. The Knoxville Jewish Alliance held a prayer rally Monday night where nearly 100 people came together to pray. If you couldn’t make it to the prayer rally, there are other ways you can…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Cumberland and Jefferson counties this Saturday. That includes cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals and more. You don’t have to live in those counties to participate. You can drop-off items in Jefferson County at the Landfill, on Grove…… MORE
MEDIC currently has a critical need for O Negative blood. Demand has been high and their inventory of this blood type is less than two-days. Please go to https://medicblood.org/ to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.… MORE
Crossville, TN (WOKI) Rescue officials in Crossville are asking for prayers after multiple people were airlifted to different hospitals Wednesday following a crash on Highway 127 North. Officials with Crossville Fire and Rescue say two vehicles were involved and three people had to be rescued using the jaws of life. The southbound lanes of Highway…… MORE
Zoo Knoxville announced the loss of one of their zebras on Tuesday. Die Toekoms was an eight-year-old Hartmann’s mountain zebra who zoo officials said died after complications with his intestines. Officials said caretakers noticed Die Toekoms was showing signs of gastrointestinal discomfort and gave him medication to help ease the pain. They discovered a bowel…… MORE
