Tennessee is seeing a historic low in economically distressed counties, with only eight in the state hitting the threshold for distressed compared to 15 in 2019. Three of those are in East Tennessee, Scott, Hancock and Cocke County. Scott County is seeing a per Capita Market Income just under $19,000, Hancock is just under $17,000…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal accident in East Knoxville. It happened yesterday evening at the intersection of Rutledge Pike and Spring Hill Road. Police say a man driving a Chevy sedan was pronounced dead after being taken from the scene. A preliminary investigation shows that driver was trying to make a left turn onto…… MORE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation searching for a man they say should be considered armed and dangerous. 48 year-old Ronnie Sharp is wanted for Escape by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. He could be in a white 4-door Chevrolet 3500 pickup truck with a black dump bed with Tennessee tag 486BKXG. A reward of up…… MORE
Knox County Commision has passed a resolution to support the renaming of Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains. That resolution passed in an eight to two vote yesterday (Monday). The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribe is pushing to restore Clingmans Dome to its original name, “Kuwohi”, which means mulberry place, can be the…… MORE
A Knoxville Bishop resigns following allegations he mishandled sex abuse allegations and several of his priests complained about his leadership and behavior, sparking a Vatican investigation. Pope Francis has accepted Bishop Richard Stika’s resignation. No replacement has been named. At 65, Stika is still 10 years below the normal retirement age for bishops. His departure,…… MORE
Knoxville Police are searching for 22 year-old Jaheim Houston who is wanted in connection to a shooting at Bebo’s Cafe in May. Houston was recently indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury for two counts of attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Police say 24 year-old Destiny…… MORE
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) Police in Sevierville are searching for a person who they say left the scene of an intersection crash in Sevier County. A van crashed at the intersection of Boyd’s Creek Highway and Old Knoxville Highway today (Monday). Police say the vehicle was stolen, and a patrol officer attempted to stop the driver…… MORE
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) Charges are pending against a 24 year old man following a fatal multi-vehicle crash Saturday in Claiborne County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 24 year old Brett Cook crossed the center line and passed in a “no passing” zone on State Highway 33 hitting…… MORE
Buc-ee’s opens it’s doors in Sevierville today. The new travel center will feature 120 fuel stations, snacks (including the iconic brisket and beaver nuggets), award-winning restrooms and a massive car wash. This location is the closest to Knoxville and is the largest in the country until a larger store opens in Texas next year. This…… MORE
Knoxville Police, who are still investigating a fatal wrong-way accident on Interstate 40 in Knox County, have identified the man who died. It happened yesterday morning near Strawberry Plains Pike. Preliminary investigation suggests that 43 year-old Rickey Hines of Alabama made a U-turn on I-40 East and started driving the wrong way when he collided…… MORE
