The Vols are taking on the Gators this weekend but an alligator has been found in East Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency say they had a surprising call yesterday in the Whites Creek area of Rhea County where they trapped a four-foot alligator. The gator was taken to the Chattanooga Zoo. Officials say that…… MORE
An investigation is underway after multiple people are recovering following a crash involving a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper who was responding to a separate crash. Preliminary reports say the first crash involved a 33 year old man who was going South on Maynardville Highway hitting a guardrail before spinning out of control, crossing the center…… MORE
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) A former Indiana councilman, charged with raping a girl, may be in the Gatlinburg area, and law enforcement is asking for your help to find him. The United States Marshals Service and Indiana State Police are on the hunt for 55 year-old Steve Sumner. Sumner, who also goes by the name Craig,…… MORE
Louisville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is in custody facing murder and other charges in the death of his mother Thursday night inside her Louisville home. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office say 63-year-old Kimberly Hayes was pronounced dead at her residence on Samples Road Friday. BCSO deputies had responded to the home after…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) With it’s growing nationwide popularity, admission to the University of Tennessee has become very selective, prompting anxiety for homegrown students who have dreamed of attending the school. Now, with the passage of a proposal guaranteeing them admission to UT, Tennessee’s high school students can breathe a little easier. The UT Board of…… MORE
It’s football time in Tennessee and you can support the Vols while helping to save a life. The Medic versus LifeSouth blood drive runs through Friday, it’s the annual UT versus Florida Blood drive to see which blood bank can collect the most blood donations. Last year, Medic won so let’s keep the winning streak…… MORE
People are making their way to Pigeon Forge for Rod Run, the annual event that brings automotive lovers together from all over the country. The event’s rising popularity has dedicated fans taking precautions like arriving early to secure a parking spot and to get ahead on booking a hotel room for next year’s event. Longtime…… MORE
An investigation is underway after several animals die in an Apartment Fire in Montgomery Village. Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the scene Friday and found heavy smoke coming from the front of the building which contained six separate apartments. The fire was quickly contained but one apartment suffered heavy fire damage the other…… MORE
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was reportedly stabbed to death Friday morning. CCSO officials say deputies responded to a home in the Speedwell area at around 10:45 after dispatch received a call saying a man had been stabbed. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the man who was…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Five people are arrested Thursday following the execution of a search warrant at a home in the 1500 block of Minnesota Avenue. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say the search is part of an ongoing overdose death investigation stemming from a suspected overdose death in June of 2023. They add that…… MORE
