ACSO: Two charged After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase in Oak Ridge

ACSO: Two charged After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase in Oak Ridge

March 5, 2024

Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) Two people are arrested after a high speed chase through Oak Ridge.

Anderson County Deputies were called to the Marathon Gas Station on Oak Ridge Highway after a man was spotted at the gas pumps putting on a ski mask Monday morning.

When deputies arrived, the man fled the scene, and the chase went from Laurel Road through Oak Ridge ending on Southwood Lane.

ACSO: Two charged after leading police on high-speed chase in Oak Ridge (Courtesy: ACSO)

Twenty-three year-old Devon Pride and 24-year-old Destiny Simonds are charged with more than a dozen offenses including evading arrest, reckless driving and driving under the influence.

The investigation is on-going.

UT Medical Center Introduces Cutting Edge Cancer Treatment

UT Medical Center Introduces Cutting Edge Cancer Treatment

March 5, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) There are only 30 hospitals in the country that offer a newly FDA-approved T-cell treatment for cancer, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center is one of them.

Through this new treatment process, UTMC staff are able to take the cells that your body naturally produces to fight cancer, reproduce more of the effective cells, then inject them back into a patient with the hopes of reducing or eliminating the tumor altogether.

This new treatment became FDA approved on February 16, and it has already brought multiple patients to UT hospital to seek this treatment out.

It is the only hospital in the state to offer the treatment, the next closest option being Louisville or Atlanta.

The Murder Trial of a Fountain City Woman Accused of Killing Her 5-Year-Old Daughter is Underway

The Murder Trial of a Fountain City Woman Accused of Killing Her 5-Year-Old Daughter is Underway

March 5, 2024

It’s day two (Tuesday) in the murder trial of a Fountain City woman accused of killing her young daughter.

Robin Howington is accused of shooting her 5 year-old daughter at a home on Balsam Drive in 2019. She’s charged with felony murder, child neglect, false reporting and tampering with evidence.

In court yesterday (Monday), Prosecutors say Howington changed her story multiple times saying she told police different things about what happened that night.

The Prosecution showed the jury security footage from a neighbor claiming she hid the gun while on the phone with 911.

The Defense made several arguments in its opening statement as well saying there were issues with the interviewing process.

The trial is expected to last all week long.

A Lawsuit is Filed in Meigs County on Behalf of Woman Who Died in the Back Seat of a Deputy’s Vehicle that Ran Into the River

A Lawsuit is Filed in Meigs County on Behalf of Woman Who Died in the Back Seat of a Deputy’s Vehicle that Ran Into the River

March 5, 2024

A lawsuit is filed on behalf of a Meigs County woman who died in the back of a deputy’s vehicle last month.

On February 14th, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Robert “RJ” Leonard accidentally took a wrong turn and drove into the River after arresting Tabitha Smith.

As the cruiser hit the water, Smith was handcuffed in the back seat and unable to free herself. Leonard’s body was found the next day in the river but not inside the patrol car.

The lawsuit was filed by Nathan Smith on behalf of his mother, Tabitha against the Meigs County Government and Deputy Leonard and alleges Leonard “was not properly trained by the County and his mother suffered a horrific death.”

The lawsuit requests a jury trial and $10 million in damages.

A Deadly Plane Crash in Nashville

A Deadly Plane Crash in Nashville

March 5, 2024

A deadly plane crash in Middle Tennessee on I-40 E in West Nashville just past the Charlotte Pike exit., all five people on board the single engine plane died in the crash.

Officials say the pilot of the plane requested an emergency landing at John C Tune Airport saying they were experiencing engine problems. The FAA is on scene.

According to FlightAware, the plane was traveling from Mount Sterling, Kentucky.

The NTSB is expected on scene later today.

Today is Super Tuesday and Tennessee Wants You to Know You Can Report Suspected Fraud at Your Polling Location and KAT Offering Free Rides to the Poll

Today is Super Tuesday and Tennessee Wants You to Know You Can Report Suspected Fraud at Your Polling Location and KAT Offering Free Rides to the Poll

March 4, 2024

Today is Super Tuesday and the Tennessee Secretary of State says you can report anything suspicious you may see today at the polls.

Tennessee is #1 nationwide for election integrity. A toll free number is in place to report suspected fraud, 1-877-850-4959.

Election officials say all registered voters should know it’s easy to cast a ballot in Tennessee but hard to cheat and if you need a ride to the polls or know someone that does, Knoxville Area Transit buses are offering free rides to the polls. KAT Director of Transit says transportation should never be a barrier to voting.

If you’d like more information, please go to https://www.knoxcounty.org/election/

Absentee Ballots must be returned to Election Commission by USPS, FedEx, or UPS by Close of Polls on Tuesday, March 5

Knox County Election Commission reminds voters that absentee ballots cannot be hand-delivered to polling place or KCEC office

Knoxville – Knox County voters that have received their absentee ballot in the mail and haven’t yet mailed it back can – with a first-class stamp for postage – drop it off at:

Downtown Knoxville Post Office

501 W. Main Street

Knoxville, TN 37902

OR

Weisgarber Post Office

1237 Weisgarber Road

Knoxville, TN 37950

By 4 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 to help ensure that those ballots will be delivered to the Election Commission by the close of polls on Election Day.

TDOT Pothole Repairs Update

TDOT Pothole Repairs Update

March 4, 2024

Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews continue working around the clock repairing potholes along interstates and state routes caused by January’s record winter storm. The statewide effort is using all available resources, including contract crews, to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. TDOT has laid more than double the amount of mix this January and February compared to the same time last year.

As weather permits, TDOT will continue repairing the roads over the coming days and weeks. More permanent repairs will be made in spring and early summer when asphalt plants are regularly producing hot mix. Full-scale paving may be necessary in some locations.

Drivers should be prepared for short-term traffic delays during these pothole repair operations. While every effort will be made to perform repairs during off-peak travel times (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. weekdays), some lane closures may extend into the late afternoon, evening, and weekends. We ask drivers to be patient and to watch out for TDOT crews on interstates and state highways. Work with Us – move over, slow down.

Drivers can report potholes by calling the TDOTFIX Hotline at 833-TDOTFIX or by submitting an online maintenance request form.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest road conditions and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 for travel information or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/myTDOT for statewide travel.

TBI Identifies Victim in Clinton Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Identifies Victim in Clinton Officer-Involved Shooting

March 4, 2024

Clinton, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identifies the victim of an officer-involved shooting Sunday in Clinton.

TBI officials say 25-year-old Isaiah Gregory Hill died after Clinton police responded to the 1000 block of Medaris Street for a reported suicidal person around 8:00 p.m.

TBI says the officer found Hill in a parking lot where at some point police say shots were fired.

Hill was hit and taken to a local hospital where he later died.

The officer involved sustained minor injuries.

Officials with the Clinton Police Department said District Attorney General Dave Clark has been briefed, and TBI will lead the investigation. 

Cocke County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Woman Found Dead

Cocke County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Woman Found Dead

March 4, 2024

Cocke County, TN (WOKI) A woman found dead last month in Cocke County has been identified.

Officials with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office say 26-year-old Michella Day was found dead off of Punkton Road on February 24.

CCSO says Day was originally from California but was living in Hamblen County. While the office is still waiting on autopsy reports for toxicology results, officials did confirm that there was no physical trauma that could’ve caused her death.

An investigation remains ongoing. Those with information are being asked to call the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office at (423) 623-6004.

Millions of Dollars Worth of Renovations Planned for Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Photo courtesy of Tennessee Athletics

Millions of Dollars Worth of Renovations Planned for Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

March 3, 2024

The University of Tennessee is planning on pumping $85 million into upgrades for Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

The upgrades were originally announced when UT signed a naming deal with Food City, officially changing the name of their arena. At the time, UT announced new club amenities, changes to the Ray Mears Room and a new center-hung video board.

Food City is paying $20 million dollars for their 10 year parntership.

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