KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – With Christmas in the rear-view mirror, Knox County is preparing to take Christmas trees for recycling from any and all Knox County residents. The county’s tree recycling program begins after the new year. Throughout the month of January, residents can bring their trees, cleared of all ornaments, lights, wire and other…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A black bear took an unexpected ride to a Knoxville trash center this week. Officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency say the bear was dumpster diving when a truck came along and picked up the dumpster, taking its cargo to the Waste Connections trash center on Prosser Road. The TWRA then…… MORE
Farragut, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway into the cause of a house fire in West Knoxville with several pets rescued. Rural Metro Fire crews rescued three dogs from the home in the 200 block of Fruitwood Lane in Farragut Wednesday morning. Officials say crews contained the fire to one room, but the majority of…… MORE
TWRA is seeking any information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for the poaching of a young calf elk in the Valley Creek area of the Ed Carter Unit of North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area in Claiborne County. A hunter discovered the elk calf on Friday, December 22 and contacted TWRA. …… MORE
A local, popular southern gospel group announcing the death of one of their members. The McKameys say Peg McKamey Bean, also known as Ms. Peg, passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after suffering a stroke earlier in this month. The McKameys are a family group based in Clinton making music for over six decades, performing across the…… MORE
An investigation is underway in Strawberry Plains after a structure fire damages a building. New Market Fire crews called to the fire last night (Tuesday) near Hamilton Street and Boulder Lane. Due to safety concerns, roads in the area were closed but have reportedly re-opened this morning.… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are looking for more information after a man was shot in Krutch Park Saturday night, December 23. The victim is in stable condition, and an investigation is underway with Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find that suspect. Police…… MORE
Most of us still have our Christmas trees up but believe it or not, it’s time for Girl Scout cookie season. The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians are taking online cookie preorders. The first deliveries are expected in late January or early February then starting February 16th and through March 17th, Girl Scouts will sell…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Seymour man is facing an aggravated arson charge after police say he started a fire in a Knoxville church. According to an arrest report, 34 year-old Billy Walker entered the Church Street United Methodist Church on Henley Street around 3:00 a.m. on Christmas, locked himself in a bridal suite, then lit…… MORE
Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is out with a warning Tuesday about a scam caller impersonating law enforcement officers. CCSO officials say they’ve received numerous reports regarding a fraudulent scheme in which a scam caller, claiming to be “Lt. James Perry of the Sheriff’s Office,” tells people there is a civil…… MORE
