Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A local fentanyl distribution network is disrupted after a late night drug bust in Monroe County. Officials with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office say Andrew Wayne Pierce was arrested late Wednesday night following a traffic stop on Highway 411 in the Gudger area; they say Pierce is a “key individual” in the…… MORE
The drivers of the Chargers who were reportedly drag racing on Magnolia Avenue crashing into a vehicle killing that driver and injuring two children are indicted. 21 year-old Trinity Clark and 20 year-old Tra’Shawn Glass were indicted yesterday for drag racing and vehicular homicide. The pair ran a red light at Milligan and hit an…… MORE
MEDIC has an urgent need for O Negative blood donors. They are offering a $10 e-gift card to O Negative donors today and tomorrow. Please go to medic blood dot org to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.… MORE
Multiple East Tennessee schools are pushing back the start time for tomorrow night’s football games. The reason for this change is that temperatures are expected to be near 100 degrees, schools decided to push kickoff. The following games are delayed: Powell at Farragut was moved to 8 p.m.William Blount at Karns was moved to 8…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Residents at Knoxville’s Lovell Crossing Apartments, still dealing with the fallout from an August 7 damaging tornado, face another setback as their leases are terminated. A letter sent to residents living in several buildings at the complex states that Lovell Crossing had no choice but to terminate leases due to the extent…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Allegiant is out with a warning Wednesday, August 23 for customers traveling from McGhee Tyson airport in the next 24 hours. Airline officials are urging customers to arrive at McGhee Tyson three hours prior to their scheduled departure times due to issues with a recent system update. If you are traveling in…… MORE
Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White on Wednesday announced a multi-year naming-rights agreement with longtime Tennessee Athletics corporate champion Food City that rebrands UT’s on-campus arena as Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. The agreement with Food City was negotiated by Tennessee Athletics’ multimedia rights partner, Food City’s overall commitment to Tennessee Athletics will allow the…… MORE
MEDIC is teaming up with Eddie Check again this year to offer free PSA testing to men over 40 on September 7th and 8th. All donors will receive a special edition t-shirt and coupons for Texas Roadhouse, Salsarita’s, Papa John’s, Smoothie King, Petro’s, and Dunkin. Appointments are always encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Roane County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says two people were killed in yesterday’s crash on Harriman Highway. THP says 75 year-old Mary King was driving on the east side of the highway when she crossed the center line and hit another vehicle head-on. The driver of…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee community is in mourning as the victim in Monday’s fatal pedestrian-involved crash on Kingston Pike is identified. In a statement, UT officials say 24 year-old Ben Kredich, son of Tennessee Director of Swimming & Diving Matt Kredich, was struck and killed by an “impaired motorist” Monday while walking…… MORE
