Louisville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a fatal crash Thursday, July 27 in Blount County. Blount County Sheriff’s Office officials say deputies responded to the single-vehicle crash in the 4200 block of Miser Station Road in Louisville around 7:00 p.m. The BCSO says a 22-year-old man, who was riding in the vehicle, was…… MORE
UPDATE: The body that was recovered at Third Creek Greenway Park on July 15 has positively been identified as Jeffery Dean Mason, DOB 10/16/63. At this time, cause of death remains undetermined, pending further examination by the Regional Forensic Center. : Original story: KPD NEWS RELEASE: Update on Body Found at Third Creek Greenway Park…… MORE
Through the end of July, the Knoxville Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol will team up to conduct enhanced, high-visibility traffic enforcement in an effort to prevent fatal crashes. That initiative will run through July 31st and focus specifically on state routes in and around Knoxville, including I-40, I-75, Broadway Street, Pellissippi Parkway, Magnolia Avenue, Clinton…… MORE
Tim McGraw’s highly anticipated headlining 2024 Standing Room Only Tour is coming to Knoxville. McGraw will be joined by Carly Pearce at Thompson Boling Arena on April 26th.… MORE
Tazewell, TN (WOKI) A Kentucky man is facing a slew of charges after reportedly hitting a police officer’s car in Claiborne County. Tazewell Police Department officials say 56 year-old Keith House of London, Kentucky ran an officer off U.S. Highway 25E Wednesday night after nearly colliding with his Dodge Charger police car. The officer pulled…… MORE
Knox County, TN (WOKI) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ “School Mania” will take place Friday, July 28 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. This year, while kids’ attendance is encouraged, it isn’t required; however, vehicles without children will be limited to four supply bags each.…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Former University of Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt has been hired, but he won’t be returning to the college scene. Our news partner, WVLT, reports Pruitt is now working as a PE teacher at Planview High School in DeKalb County in Alabama. Pruitt was hired during a Thursday morning board…… MORE
Jonesborough, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville woman is arrested in Washington County for flashing inmates housed inside the Washington County Detention Center. Washington County Sheriff’s Office officials say 28 year-old Elizabeth Laster was charged with Indecent Exposure after deputies discovered her in the parking lot beside her vehicle exposing various body parts in the direction of…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be conducting an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) compliance checkpoint on the Campbell County section of the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area on July 28, 2023, from 4-11 p.m. The checkpoint will be conducted in the Asbury’s Gate vicinity of Walnut Mountain on the Sunquist Unit. Hooved animal riding, bicycling, and…… MORE
We now know the number of Knox County students who will be impacted by Tennessee’s new third grade retention law. Knox County school officials say 32 students will have to repeat third grade this year under the new state law. Third graders who didn’t score proficient on the English section of the TCAP test were…… MORE
