The Tennessee Department of Transportation says a one mile evacuation of some Cocke County residents is ordered following an overturned propane truck that is leaking propane. Residents who have nowhere to go, can go to Parrottsville Elementary School It has closed State Route 340 at Allen Chapel Road. A medical helicopter has been called to…… MORE
Metro Drug Coalition assembles panel of experts to answer community questions about youth substance misuse at a virtual town hall meeting. On March 23, 2023, Metro Drug Coalition will host a virtual town hall meeting on youth substance misuse, and they are calling for questions surrounding the issue from Knox County community members. The panel,…… MORE
A bill adding a firing squad as a means of execution for death row inmates in Tennessee passed the House Criminal Justice Committee and is now heading to the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee. If the bill is passed, it would allow death row inmates to choose dying by a firing squad rather than lethal…… MORE
The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency reporting the Southbound Spur between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg is closed due to a rockslide. No injuries have been reported. Drivers are being asked to take an alternate route.… MORE
A Florida man indicted in Tennessee on murder charge in connection to the overdose death of his son. The investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the White Pine Police Department began in September 2021, when they were looking into the death of then 39 year-old Jason Imler after he was found dead at…… MORE
Knoxville Police have identified the victims from the fatal crash on I-40 West at Midway Road. 58 year-old Randall Ball and 56 year-old Latisha Beck of East Tennessee. The third victim, a 48-year-old man, remains hospitalized with critical injuries. That crash happened Monday morning and the preliminary investigation says a pick-up crossed the median hitting…… MORE
Another big group is coming to Knoxville. KISS announcing the absolute final shows of their final tour, The End of the Road Tour, with stop at Thompson Boling Arena on November 24th. Tickets go on sale for a KISS Army presale on Monday at 10am local time. Additional presales will be available throughout the week…… MORE
The Knox County Health Department is wrapping up Heart Health Month by encouraging those who are interested to sign up for KCHD’s FREE Heart Health Classes. It’s a free two-part series were you work with a Registered Dietitian to learn about healthy eating and exercise, weight management, goal setting and more. Heart disease is a…… MORE
Two people connected to the robbery and murder of a Rockwood man are found guilty on murder charges. Kendra Ivey reportedly confessed to investigators with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office of “setting up” Victor Letner to be robbed by Charlie Martinez. Letner was last seen in Rockwood on February 7 of 2021. KCSO says Letner…… MORE
Authorities say a semi-truck overturned on Newport Highway, spilling thousands of cans of Bush’s Baked Beans into the road and someone’s yard. That wreck happened yesterday (Monday) morning in the 7200 block of Newport Highway. A power line was also cut in half as a result of that crash. Officials say there were no injuries.… MORE
