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
A Tazewell man is charged with multiple crimes against children while awaiting trial for another 100 counts of crimes against children. 32-year-old Daniel Goins indicted on five counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child and one count of aggravated rape by a Claiborne County grand jury. The investigation determined there were multiple victims in…… MORE
The Sweetwater High School head football coach is suspended. Caleb Slover has been temporarily suspended from all coaching duties pending the outcome of a complete and thorough investigation which WVLT is reporting no malicious or heinous act was committed and no child or student was involved. David Staff has been named interim head coach.… MORE
With Christmas just three months away, Amazon is gearing up for an increased workload by offering thousands of jobs across the country. Nearly 1,000 jobs are now available in East Tennessee between the Knoxville and Blount County Amazon facilities, which will average at around $20 an hour for pay. “Starting pay starts around $17 but…… MORE
Maryville, TN (WOKI) A Maryville man is in custody charged with homicide following an early morning double stabbing Tuesday at a home on Southview Drive. Maryville Police Department officials say the incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. and that officers responding to the scene found 74-year-old John Salvati Jr. and his son, John Salvati III, injured…… MORE
Oliver Anthony is once again moving his upcoming Knoxville concert to Kodak. The singer of the viral song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” will now perform his concert at the Smokies Stadium on September 28 due to a high demand for tickets at the show moved to the Knoxville Convention Center after being moved from…… MORE
The Knox County Election Commission approves the ballot, early voting locations and times and other details for the 2023 City of Knoxville Regular Election. October 10th is the last day to register to vote before election. October 18th is the first day of early voting period which runs through November 2nd. October 31st is your…… MORE
Roane County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE (9/19): The Roane County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims of a fatal camper fire Friday night in Harriman. RCSO officials say 39-year-old Cynthia Osborne died in the fire inside the camper on Old Valley Road while 39-year-old David Pollard Jr. was being treated for injuries. Though the investigation into…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) An endangered child alert has been issued for a one-year-old boy missing from Nashville. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Liam Ismael Diego Quib may be with his mother’s ex-boyfriend and that the two could be headed to Alabama. Quib was last seen wearing a Mickey Mouse shirt and blue pants. Anyone…… MORE
An investigation is underway after two separate shots fired incidents near the Emerald Youth Soccer field cancels games. Knoxville Police say they’ve responded reports of gunshots in the area of Texas Avenue outside of the soccer complex twice in the past month but found no victims or damage from gunshots. Parent Heather Hicks was watching…… MORE
