Members of a West Knox County neighborhood say they don’t want to a proposed affordable housing development to come to the area. The project is proposed in the Choto area around Northshore Drive. The development, Choto Landing, will be a 56-unit townhome community providing quality and affordable housing for people who earn less than $70,000…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Maryville man charged in the deadly Kingston Pike crash that killed 24-year-old Ben Kredich was released on bond Wednesday. Forty-four year-old Shannon Walker is accused of driving while under the influence, crossing the road and hitting Kredich, killing him. As part of his release, Walker is required to wear a special…… MORE
Maryville, TN (WOKI) A Publix will soon be opening in Maryville, and store officials are looking for employees. They will be hosting a hiring fair Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9. The event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., both days, at the Life Event Center, 1404 Tuckaleechee Pike. Those interested in…… MORE
Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Law enforcement in Oak Ridge ended an hours-long standoff Wednesday afternoon at the Tara Hills apartment complex, arresting a suspect who had barricaded himself inside. Officials say 28-year-old Glen Duncan was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic assault and possession of prohibited weapons. They say Duncan was alone in his…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Big changes are in-the-works for Knoxville’s most iconic structure: the Sunsphere. The showpiece in World’s Fair Park is getting a paint job and a visitors’ center. Beginning October 1st, the base of the Sunsphere, currently green, will be restored to its original PANTONE color Classic Blue 19-4052 TCX. The project should only…… MORE
Oakridge, TN (WOKI) An Oak Ridge woman pleads guilty Tuesday, September 5 to dismembering a woman and raping two children. Twenty-five year-old Rebecca Dishman pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of 36-year-old Jennifer Paxton. She was sentenced to life in prison for murder and an additional 50 years, to be served at 100%,…… MORE
Tennessee Representative Gloria Johnson is running for U.S. Senate against current Senator Marsha Blackburn next year. Johnson’s campaign releasing a statement this morning, she is the current Democratic representative for District 90 in Knoxville. Johnson made national headlines in March and April when she avoided expulsion from the state House for her part in a…… MORE
A woman is charged with elder abuse after breaking into a Knoxville home. It happened Friday night on Babelay Road. When officers arrived, the 91 year old homeowner told them that 47 year-old Jennifer Hickey had come to the front porch and threw a soda can at her, hitting her in the head. She also…… MORE
The investigation into a shooting on Coker Avenue remains on-going and a teen is charged with attempted second-degree murder among other charges. Knoxville Police were called to the shooting yesterday (Monday) morning and found a man who had been shot at least once, he was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A…… MORE
Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after fishermen find a body on Douglas Lake Friday morning. JCSO officials say the fishermen found the body around 11 a.m., near Indian Creek Road on the shore of the lake. Investigators with the Criminal Investigation Division reported to the scene along with members…… MORE
