Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Charges against a starting University of Tennessee lineman are dismissed. University of Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. was detained by Knoxville police on December 4 after a traffic stop at Western Avenue and 11th Street. According to a police report obtained by our news partner WVLT, Pearce was pulled…… MORE
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today (Tuesday) released a comprehensive report addressing the critical issue of food insecurity among students atpublic institutions of higher education. This report sheds light on the challenges faced by students and presents key interventions to address this pressing concern.The report offers a holistic perspective on food insecurity in higher…… MORE
Jefferson County deputies will be around several ATM’s this week as they check for credit card skimmers. Skimmers are small, electronic devices that steal your credit card information when you put your card into an ATM. They’re designed to blend in with legitimate card readers, making them difficult to spot. Officials say these scams are…… MORE
Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 6:00 a.m.…… MORE
Kingston, TN (WOKI) With the help of their drone “Shadow,” the Roane County Sheriff’s Office arrests an attempted murder suspect after a traffic stop late Sunday evening. RCSO officials say deputies attempted to stop a car near Kingston after running a red light. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as William Battle, then reportedly…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police release body camera footage Monday from a shooting earlier this month on Pemmbrooke Shire Lane showing Officer Arim Ismail’s response to a 911 text for help. The incident occurred early in the morning on December 2. KPD officials say responding officers found a man with a gun, and Ismail fired…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WVLT) – After two decades at the Knoxville Expo Center, the Stewart Promotions Flea Market will move to the historic Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park next year. “We’re traveling to Chilhowee Park, which ain’t far from here, over to the fairgrounds. I’m looking forward to that, but I just hope and pray that…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is now soliciting comments on the 2024-25 hunting season dates and regulations. The comment period is open Dec. 15 through Jan. 15, 2024. This is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and opinions about hunting seasons and regulations with TWRA. Public comments will be considered by Agency staff…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) revealed its first-ever proposed 10-year fiscally-constrained project plan today, with the goal of better communicating with citizens and communities of the long-term investment strategy for infrastructure in Tennessee. The $15 billion fiscally constrained plan includes both the annual TDOT work program budget of approximately $1.2 billion for 10 years…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Three people are arrested in a string of baby formula robberies throughout Knox County. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with Alcoa police made the arrests Wednesday, December 6 after stopping a vehicle on Highway 129 which matched the description provided by a victimized retailer in Knoxville. Police say 450 cans…… MORE
