Editor’s Note: Some images in this story may be disturbing to viewers. Sevierville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) UPDATE: Representatives for Jayell Ranch Family Park provided a statement to WVLT News following coverage of their horses: Since Jayell Ranch Family Adventure Park’s start in 2011, we have prided ourselves on providing to our visitors a safe…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A Scott County Sheriff’s Office deputy has resigned after an internal investigation into a call he made on June 2. Through correspondence with our news partner WVLT, Sheriff Brian Keeton confirms deputy Martin Pittman resigned shortly after being placed on leave while the office conducted an investigation. An investigation was launched…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating after finding a body in North Knoxville. The body was found early this morning at the corner of N. Broadway and Atlantic Avenue. KPD says they are trying to determine the cause of death and identity of the deceased.… MORE
A Knoxville firefighter is injured while battling an early morning house fire on Louise Avenue in East Knoxville. KFD Crews say the structure was fully involved when they arrived just after 5:30 this morning. The house was unoccupied. One firefighter is being treated for a heat related injury. Please use caution if you are traveling…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are currently investigating a shooting at Edgewood Park in North Knoxville. KPD officials report a man was shot multiple times in a parking area near the library. The victim was transported from the scene with serious injuries. The shooter reportedly fled the scene before officers arrived. Based on early investigation,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) With the assistance of our news partner WVLT, we are able to confirm that the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, with help from the Knoxville Police Department, is working the area near the Henley and Gay Street Bridges in search of a missing suspect. KCSO officials say there is no information…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: New details have emerged regarding an early morning house fire Monday, July 31 on Chestnut Ridge Road in North Knox County. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office reports an apparent argument over food between 40 year-old Sidney Whitsell of Knoxville and his girlfriend of two weeks lead to Whitsell allegedly setting the…… MORE
If you could guess where the highest-earning Americans are moving to in 2023, what states would be in your top 10? Well, a new study from Smart Asset https://smartasset.com/data-studies/where-high-earners-moving-2023 found that in the U.S., the highest-earning Americans are moving to Florida, Texas and North Carolina. To go along with those three states in the top 10, Tennessee…… MORE
Some people at a North Knoxville apartment complex are fighting to stay in their homes after new management doubled the rent. Some of the tenants said they’re preparing to be homeless as a result. “These are people’s lives, man. These are human beings,” said Brandon Mischlich, a tenant at Tanglewood Apartments. Some tenants are afraid.…… MORE
An investigation is underway in Sevier County following a house fire that leaves one person dead. Authorities responding to 106 Reagan Branch Road yesterday morning and discovered resident 38 year-old Brittany Justus dead inside the home. The cause of the fire is being investigated by Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and Tennessee Bureau…… MORE
