Corryton, TN (WOKI) It’s officially fall, and with corn mazes a seasonal staple, the maze at Oakes Farm in Corryton is now open. Planning for the season started in July, from design to the planting of the crop. Planners used GPS location for the designs which cover eight acres; but don’t worry, no one has…… MORE
A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the LaFollette Police Department has resulted in the arrest of four people in connection to an overdose death. On January 29th, TBI special agents joined investigators with the LaFollette Police Department in investigating the death of Rosezetta Wilson Morris (DOB: 6/11/72) after she was found deceased…… MORE
East Governor John Sevier Highway is re-opened this morning and Rural Metro Fire is investigating the structure fire that caused it to close down. It happened yesterday (Sunday) afternoon in the 2000 block near Clanton’s BBQ and Asbury. It was an unoccupied commercial property that was being used as storage and due to excessive hoarding…… MORE
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is officially back and touring East Tennessee. The iconic 27-foot hotdog on wheels took a brief hiatus over the summer after being renamed the Frankenmobile, which was not well-received by the public. You can see the Wienermobile Thursday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m at the Maryville Kroger on Foothills Plaza…… MORE
On Thursday, parents suing Oak Ridge Schools claimed that the softball teams are not treated equally to the baseball teams. The lawsuit claims the softball teams do not receive equal funding, equipment, travel, game schedules, practice times, locker rooms, facilities for practice and competition or publicity. Oak Ridge Schools officials allow more funds to go…… MORE
A landfill fire in Andersonville is under control. Multiple fire agencies called to the scene of that fire on Fleenor Mill Road early this (Friday) morning. The Andersonville Volunteer Fire Department say about half an acre of trash was burning at the Chestnut Ridge Landfill and there was no threat of it spreading to areas…… MORE
A Weigel’s employee is in arrested and charged after reportedly pulling a gun on a customer at a South Knoxville store. It happened yesterday (Thursday) at 3939 Chapman Highway and police say 47 year-old Hector Ramirez got into an argument with a customer and reportedly pulled out a gun. About 15 other customers fled the…… MORE
Madisonville, TN (WOKI) One person was injured Thursday afternoon following an accidental shooting inside a Madisonville Hardee’s. Madisonville Police Department officials say the incident took place around 1:30 p.m. inside the Hardee’s on New Highway 68. They say a man dropped his gun; it discharged, and the bullet grazed him. No other injuries were reported…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Grocery giant Food City has agreed to pay nearly $45 million to settle the company’s opioid misconduct case. The announcement coming Thursday from the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office which had filed a lawsuit in February 2021 accusing Food City of unlawfully selling opioids. “Every entity that contributed to the opioid crisis must…… MORE
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs says there is an ambulance shortage in the county and they are working to be sure that everyone who needs help won’t have to wait. American Medical Response, the company that currently holds the contract for ambulance service in Knox County, has been fined by the county, who has waived…… MORE
