Knoxville, TN (WOKI) People are staying in their city of Knoxville jobs following citywide wage increases last year, but newbies aren’t diving into the applicant pool. That’s the finding of Knoxville’s Civil Service Director Vicki Hatfield in a report to the Civil Service Merit Board indicating the 6% across-the-board salary increase and $15 per hour…… MORE
An investigation is underway after six people were taken to the hospital following a car accident in Seymour which shut down Hendon Chapel Road for hours. The wreck, which involved two cars, happened yesterday afternoon (Sunday) at Sevierville Pike. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office along with the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department responding and say the…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Education releases data about third grade retention appeals, marking approximately two weeks left for families to submit a form to the department appealing decisions about their student’s potential retention in third grade. The appeals window will remain open until June 30, 2023, and the form is accessible at https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/thirdgradeappeal. Since the…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department continuing their investigation into a fire on Proctor Street involving industrial equipment. It happened Friday and the initial investigation shows a large piece of industrial equipment used for chopping paper caught fire. The building’s commercial sprinkler system helped to keep the fire from spreading to other equipment and KFD personnel were…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Authorities in Union County have arrested a New Tazewell man in connection to incidents of fondling on the University of Tennessee campus. Law enforcement arrested 19-year-old Robert Bryson Scott on active warrants through the UT Police Department after he ran up to two different people Sunday, June 11 on the UT campus,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A UT football player has been indicted on an assault charge stemming from an incident at a Knoxville apartment complex in October. Police records state Jaylen McCollough was arrested on October 9th after punching Zion Spencer who had walked into his apartment. In the report, Spencer maintains he entered McCollough’s apartment by…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Transportation say motorists traveling on State Route 35 (US 321) in Cocke and Greene Counties should be aware of an upcoming lane closure that will have an impact on traffic. Beginning Tuesday State Route 35 (US 321) will be closed at the intersection of State Route 160 and Old Greeneville Highway…… MORE
A long-time staple for your gardening and other needs in North Knoxville is closing their doors. Family owned Mayo Garden Center is closing their Powell location due to staffing shortages within the company. No official date has been announced but it could close later this summer. Everything in the store is on sale. Mayo Garden…… MORE
Members of the Mental Health Advisory Committee, appointed by Knox County Mayor Glenna Jacobs, on Tuesday will unveil details about the new mental health court, which is designed to help adult defendants with serious and persistent mental illnesses. The public presentation will take place before the Knox County Commission at noon in the Main Assembly…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for your help in identifying a suspect who robbed a United States Postal Service mail carrier on June 10. KPD officials have now released images of the suspect who attempted to take a universal Arrow Key from a USPS employee but made off with a “cluster”…… MORE
