Knoxville, TN (WOKI) ICYMI: Permit-holders may now carry guns in Knox County libraries. That change in policy going into effect last week per Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. Jacobs, through an email to our news partner WVLT, explained his decision Thursday. “I am a strong gun rights advocate,” said Jacobs. “I made the decision to…… MORE
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A Sevierville couple is facing animal cruelty charges after police find more than 14 dogs Wednesday living in what officials say were “abhorrent” conditions inside a mobile home. Following a complaint, Sevierville Police Department officers went to the home on East Casey Drive where they found and charged 57 year-old Norman Miller…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee Medical Center is offering free prostate cancer screenings at several locations across East Tennessee throughout August. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, with over 6,000 estimated cases expected to be diagnosed in Tennessee this year. The first cancer screening clinic will…… MORE
The much-anticipated “Oppenheimer” movie is in theatres. It’s a war drama about the development of the atomic bomb in World War II which has ties to East Tennessee. August 6th and 9th, 1945 are two of the most notable days in American war history. Those were the days the United States dropped an atomic bomb…… MORE
A former firefighter is arrested for stealing over $60,000 of equipment from a fire engine and tanker at the New Market Fire and Rescue Station #2 in Strawberry Plains. Three people, including the former firefighter identified as James Marshall, have been arrested in connection to yesterday’s theft according to Jefferson County Sheriff Office. All items…… MORE
Students are headed back to class in Knox County in less than three weeks but there are still a large amount of jobs left to fill. Knox County Schools has 541 job listings posted on their website. Alex Moseman Talent Acquisition with Knox County Schools says only 150 of those openings are for teachers. Moseman…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Construction began Wednesday on Yardley Flats, the $70 million apartment complex to be located right behind Knoxville’s upcoming multi-use stadium. Named in honor of William Francis Yardley, a civil rights leader and Knoxville’s first Black attorney, Yardley Flats will hold 233 units and will feature some nice amenities including a fitness center,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department has named an interim replacement for outgoing deputy chief of professional standards Brooklyn Belk. KPD officials Wednesday announced that retired Federal Judge H. Bruce Guyton will take on the role of interim deputy chief of professional standards. “I respect and appreciate the Knoxville Police Department and look forward…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI/WVLT) A brief police chase in Knoxville Monday ends with the arrest of two men and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill thousands of people. Knoxville Police Department officials report a chase ensued around 7:30 p.m. at Magnolia Avenue and Milligan Street after a van traveling erratically on the roadway attempted to…… MORE
Hamblen County, TN (WOKI) A Hamblen County correctional officer is charged and arrested Monday, July 17 for bringing drugs into the Hamblen County Jail. Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office officials say 27 year-old Chasity Merritt, a new-hire at the jail, was caught bringing 14.6 grams of methamphetamine, hydrocodone pills and other drug paraphernalia into the facility.…… MORE
