Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police are investigating after a moped driver was critically injured in a crash Wednesday morning. KPD reports the crash happened at Division Street and Cary Street and that a woman was driving a moped when she and a Waste Connections truck collided. KPD says the moped driver suffered life-threatening injuries and…… MORE
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TDOT
TDOT Traffic Alert I-75 Campbell County Lane Closure
KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-75 in Campbell County should be aware of upcoming bridge repair activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, I-75 South will be reduced to one lane just past Exit 134 (Caryville/Jacksboro/LaFollette). In addition, beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 18, I-75…… MORE
WVLT
MUSE KNOXVILLE TO EXPAND INTO JABOB BUILDING AT CHILHOWEE PARK, TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR OFFICIAL QUESTION THEIR FUTURE AT CHILHOWEE PARK
KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – Officials with the Tennessee Valley Fair have questions about their future in Chilhowee Park. This comes after the city announced Muse Knoxville would move into the Jacob Building in a couple of years. The Tennessee Valley Fair utilizes the Jacob Building for some of its events and shopping…… MORE
Woman Hit by a Car in Pigeon Forge Has Died
The Pigeon Forge Police Department says a woman hit by a car has died.The crash happened Friday night when 58-year-old Daisy Vines was hit while crossing Dollywood Lane at the intersection of U.S. 441. She was flown to the UT Medical Center where she later died. The driver of the car involved in the crash,…… MORE
One Person Killed in West Knoxville Shooting, Man Charged with Murder, Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 8/12 4:21 p.m.: A man is charged with murder as an investigation into Tuesday morning’s fatal shooting in West Knoxville continues. Knoxville Police Department officials say the shooting occurred at the Copper Pointe apartment complex at 401 S. Gallaher View Road. KPD says officers responded around 9:30 a.m. to find a…… MORE
WVLT
Knoxville Police Have Identified and Charged Suspects in Puppy Theft Investigation and are Looking to Bring Them Into Custody
Knoxville, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) 8/13/25 UPDATE – The Knoxville Police Department has identified two suspects who are accused of stealing a puppy from a pet store in Knoxville last week. Police say Baylee Hatcher, 27, and David Parrott, 45, have been charged with felony theft. According to a police report, on Aug. 6,…… MORE
Health Department Schedules Spraying after West Nile Virus Discovered
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Health Department reports that West Nile Virus has now been detected in an area of North Knoxville. KCHD says the presence of West Nile in mosquitoes was found during routine surveillance off Davanna Street in the Central Avenue area. Mosquito control spraying will start in this area on Thursday,…… MORE
WVLT
Tennessee Senator Ken Yager Makes Plea in Georgia DUI and Hit-and-Run Case
Tennessee Senator Ken Yager of Kingston pleads no contest in his 2024 Georgia driving under the influence and hit-and-run case. It comes after Yager was charged in December of last year. The Georgia Department of Public Safety says state troopers found Yager in a parking lot. Troopers detected a distinct odor of alcohol on his breath…… MORE
Dandridge Police Department
Dandridge Police Asking for Help to Find a Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants
The Dandridge Police Department is asking for help finding a man wanted on multiple warrants. Steve Alexander the third is wanted in connection to an incident that happened yesterday (Monday). DPD says if you see him, you should not approach or try to apprehend him. Anyone with information regarding Alexander’s whereabouts is asked to contact…… MORE
Sevier County Fire Rescue
Sevier County Brush Fire Continues to Burn
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) – We have an update about a brush fire in Sevier County. The Richardson Cove Road Brush Fire is now 80% contained. Crews have completed containment lines around a 15-acre burn area. The fire was caused by a lightning strike from a thunderstorm last week. Crews will continue to monitor fire…… MORE
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