Updated story: Tonka, the last elephant at Zoo Knoxville, has been euthanized after being placed on hospice care because of declining health and an injury to his left front leg. Officials with Zoo Knoxville say that the injury worsened, causing pain and discomfort, leading to the decision to humanely put Tonka down yesterday afternoon (Wednesday).…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs Monday unveiled his proposed spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget fully funds the school system’s request, covers upgrades in the Sheriff’s Office, and improves roads and parks and does not call for a property tax increase. Mayor Jacobs says we have not raised taxes…… MORE
A missing University of Tennessee student is found safe. 17 year-old Samuel Chugg was reported missing on Friday. UT Police say he was found today (Sunday).… MORE
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a coalition of 21 states on Wednesday in a lawsuit opposing a new rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would prevent law-abiding Americans from privately selling firearms. “The epidemic of violent crime means every level of government needs to work together to keep…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Knox County Board of Education appears united across the aisle in pushing back against a bill Gov. Bill Lee signed last month creating a pathway to arming teachers and staff inside Tennessee schools. Two resolutions in the board’s May 9 meeting agenda call for rejecting the notion of arming teachers…… MORE
TWRA Wildlife Officer Justin Pinkston has been honored with the Shikar–Safari Club International 2023 Tennessee Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. Pinkston is assigned to Jefferson County in TWRA’s District 42. The annual award from the conservation-based organization honors the officer whose efforts during the year display outstanding performance and achievement among TWRA…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 17-year-old is facing an attempted first degree murder charge after firing shots into a North Knox County home. Knox County Sheriff’s Office officials say deputies responded to the home on Paxton Drive Monday just after midnight. Five people were inside when the suspect fired shots, hitting two cars parked in the…… MORE
Carrie Matthews, the girlfriend of Kenneth DeHart, Jr. has been indicted by the Sevier County Grand Jury on an accessory after the fact charge. DeHart is charged in the death of Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Greg McCowan and the shooting of Deputy Shelby Eggers. DeHart was stopped by Eggers, who later called for McCowan,…… MORE
Campbell County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating following an inmate’s death at the Campbell County Jail. TBI officials say 26-year-old Faith Evans died at the jail Monday morning, and special agents are investigating what led to her death at the request of Eighth Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler. TBI says…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating an early (Monday) morning shooting in North Knoxville. Officers responded to a shooting at the Red Roof Inn on Central Avenue Pike and learned there was a female gunshot victim in the parking lot of the Hooters on Central Avenue Pike while responding to the original call. Officers went to Hooters…… MORE
