Knoxville Police say there were two fatalities during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend which ran Wednesday thru Sunday. Both fatal accidents happened Sunday night on I-40. In addition to this, more than 300 citations were issued and two DUI arrests were made in Knoxville as well as 11 crashes with injury. Across the state, the Tennessee…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is excited to announce a contest to see who can come up with the best holiday travel safety message for the Dynamic Message Signs you see on the interstates. The contest gives Tennessee motorists a chance to help the department raise awareness about various safety issues and save lives.…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is reminding everyone to be careful using space heaters as temperatures are dropping after they determine that’s the cause of a West Knoxville house fire. Crews called to the 3300 block of Keith Avenue Saturday morning and found the home completely in flames and it has been determined a total loss.…… MORE
Clinton, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a woman is found dead and a man injured following a fire early Tuesday morning in Clinton. Clinton Police Department officials say fire crews were called to a house fire in the 1100 block of McAdoo Street in north Clinton just after 3:30 a.m.…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men are facing more than a decade behind bars after being convicted of raping a woman at a home in South Knoxville. Thirty-one year old Donjae (Don – JAY) Bell was convicted of two counts of aggravated rape, and 30-year-old Cornelius Alvino plead guilty to rape. Investigators say the two approached…… MORE
(Story courtesy of KNOXVILLE, TN WVLT) – The City of Knoxville is offering many holiday events as we get ever closer to the most wonderful time of year. The city hosts yearly activities for those looking to get into the holiday spirit, and 2024 is no exception. So far, the city has planned all the…… MORE
Kingston, TN (WOKI) A man is arrested after he was found sleeping in his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air in the parking lot of a Weigel’s. The Kingston Police Department says they received a complaint about the man at the Gallaher Road store. They found Timothy Wright, “slumped over in the driver seat.” Police say his…… MORE
A Maryville man could face life in prison after being convicted of plotting to murder FBI employees in Knoxville. 35 year-old Edward Kelley was convicted yesterday (Wednesday). According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Kelley was awaiting trial for participating in the Janurary 6th 2021 Capitol breach when he put together a plan to attack…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early Wednesday morning on I-40 East. Officers say a Toyota Corolla was stopped in the far right lane on I-40 East, for an unknown reason, near Midway Road when a box truck hit the rear of the stopped car. The man driving and…… MORE
An investigation is underway after two people are injured in a plane crash. The Chattanooga Fire Department says the two suffered minor injuries yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon when their plane crashed on a busy road during rush hour. Officials say the plane’s engine went out and that it crashed about a half-mile away from the nearby…… MORE
