Tennessee might expand on its third grade retention law, something that got a lot of pushback from parents and teachers last school year. This proposal would create a higher bar for the math section of TCAP, and it might get more support from teachers. “If you can’t read and do math on grade level, how…… MORE
An investigation is underway after one person dies following a structure collapse in Union County. Emergency crews called to the Sharps Chapel community yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Two people had already been removed from the structure when the rescue squad arrived on Oak Grove Road. One person was taken to the hospital by Lifestar while the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville City Council Member and Knoxville icon Larry Cox has died. Cox was a prominent figure in the community for almost 35 years, not only serving on the council but going to bat for kids’ access to sports as a past coach and director of the non-profit inner city sports program the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) has fined Rodriguez Paving and Foundation over $42,000 after the death of one of their employees in April. The incident happened on Leslie Way in Sevierville when 20 year-old Gabriel Rodrigues, of Pigeon Forge, was operating a skid-steer at a construction site. A retaining…… MORE
Updated Story: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation urging residents to be on the lookout for fugitive Sean Williams escaped from federal custody while being transported to U.S. District Court in Greeneville. He escaped yesterday (Wednesday) morning. He’s wanted on numerous charges, including Rape of aChild. TBI is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for…… MORE
Early voting in the City of Knoxville Regular Election starts today (Wednesday). It runs through November 2nd, Election day is November 7th. October 31st is your last day to request an absentee ballot. You can go to https://www.knoxcounty.org/election/ for a link for more information including early voting locations.… MORE
Tazewell Police arrest and charge a man with assault on a police officer, drug possession and other charges after responding to a call at a Taco Bell. Police called to the North Broad Street location for a man, Jeremy Sulfridge, acting unusual and found him bent down behind the counter with stacks of free taco…… MORE
During the first half of 2023, homeless service providers and volunteers in Knoxville and Knox County conducted three important annual assessments: (1) the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of people experiencing homelessness; (2) an assessment of bed availability for homeless services called the Housing Inventory Count (HIC); and (3) the Youth Point-in-Time (YPIT) Count of youth ages…… MORE
Knox County officially unveiled its draft Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan, which is available online at https://advanceknox.org/ . Knox County began working on the plan almost two years ago, collecting data and seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public. The process – dubbed “Advance Knox” – is data driven to create a plan that guides…… MORE
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify a man caught on camera vandalizing cars in downtown Knoxville. It happened early Sunday morning inside Market Square Garage. The man is seen damaging several vehicles. Please call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers if you have any information.… MORE
