Category Archives: WIVK News
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Help to Find a Missing Man
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing 29 year-old man.Matthew Hall was last seen the afternoon of January 7 at Mountain Top Bar & Gril in Rockw...
Jan 13, 2023
Three Sports Book Companies Approved for Licensing in TN
(AP) A Tennessee panel on Wednesday conditionally approved licenses for the first three sportsbook operators under Tennessee's online-only sports betting program, which is expected to begin allowing w...
Sep 25, 2020
Sevier County Husband Charged in Wife’s Murder
A Sevier County man is facing murder charges in the death of his wife. 73-year-old Sue Ella Gibson was found shot at their home on River Divide Road two weeks ago. Gibson was rushed her to the Leconte...
Aug 19, 2020
TBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Oak Ridge
The TBI is investigating after a man was shot and killed by police Saturday night. Oak Ridge Police got a call of a man in need of assistance around 9:30 p.m. at a home on the 100 block of Briar Road....
Aug 17, 2020
Ice Cream Bars and Frozen Biscuits Recalled for Listeria
If you’re a Kroger shopper and love their Ice Cream Bars, you might want to check your package.A number of items are being recalled for fear of listeria. It includes the Arctic Blasters Ice Crea...
Jan 15, 2018
Jimmy’s blog: Kelly Jr. hospitalized after apparent suicide attempt
By Jimmy Hyams Sometimes, unfortunate things happen to good people - and that appears to be the case in an incident involving a Tennessee football player. Todd Kelly Jr., a senior safety and on...
Jan 12, 2018
Jimmy’s blog: UT likely to hire a coach within a week
By Jimmy Hyams When the NCAA enacted early football signing dates in December, I was on board. I thought it was a way for recruits who KNEW where they wanted to sign to not only secure a schola...
Nov 22, 2017
Legendary Carson-Newman coach Ken Sparks has passed away
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Following a five-year battle with cancer, legendary Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks passed away Wednesday morning at 1:30. He was 73. Sparks announced his retireme...
Mar 29, 2017
More Snow & Cold Temperatures in Forecast
Local 8 meteorologist David Aldrich says the main snow event should begin around 10 p.m. Friday and he’s calling for 2-5 inches for the valley, 6-10 inches for the Smokies, and for other areas l...
Jan 06, 2017
