Farragut, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway into the cause of a house fire in West Knoxville with several pets rescued.
Rural Metro Fire crews rescued three dogs from the home in the 200 block of Fruitwood Lane in Farragut Wednesday morning.
Officials say crews contained the fire to one room, but the majority of the home suffered significant smoke damage.
No one other than the dogs was home at the time of the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
TWRA is seeking any information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for the poaching of a young calf elk in the Valley Creek area of the Ed Carter Unit of North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area in Claiborne County.
A hunter discovered the elk calf on Friday, December 22 and contacted TWRA. Wildlife officers responded to the area and say that the elk appears to have been shot by a small caliber rifle.
A $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible has been generously donated by Campbell Outdoor Recreation Association (CORA), Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF), and the Pine Mountain Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF).
Please contact Wildlife Manager Brenden Marlow at 615-571-4792, Wildlife Officer Stone Payne at 731-441-6018, or Wildlife Officer Michael Cavins at 865-318-3349 with any information regarding this poaching incident.
A local, popular southern gospel group announcing the death of one of their members.
The McKameys say Peg McKamey Bean, also known as Ms. Peg, passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after suffering a stroke earlier in this month.
The McKameys are a family group based in Clinton making music for over six decades, performing across the U.S. and were regulars at Dollywood. In 2016, Peg McKamey Bean was inducted into The Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame.
An investigation is underway in Strawberry Plains after a structure fire damages a building.
New Market Fire crews called to the fire last night (Tuesday) near Hamilton Street and Boulder Lane. Due to safety concerns, roads in the area were closed but have reportedly re-opened this morning.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are looking for more information after a man was shot in Krutch Park Saturday night, December 23.
The victim is in stable condition, and an investigation is underway with Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find that suspect.
Police say the shooting was an isolated incident. The
Executive Director for Crime Stoppers, Stacey Payne, adding that the event doesn’t mean that the downtown area is not safe.
“It’s a safe place,” said Payne. “Yes, these incidents happen, but you need to stop and take a look that overall, you’re in a safe location.”
Knoxville Police have increased their presence in the downtown area and will continue to do so throughout the holidays.
You are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 if you have any information.
Most of us still have our Christmas trees up but believe it or not, it’s time for Girl Scout cookie season.
The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians are taking online cookie preorders.
The first deliveries are expected in late January or early February then starting February 16th and through March 17th, Girl Scouts will sell cookies in person at grocery stores and other locations.
You can go to https://www.girlscoutcsa.org/en/cookies/find-cookies.html to preorder yours today.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Seymour man is facing an aggravated arson charge after police say he started a fire in a Knoxville church.
According to an arrest report, 34 year-old Billy Walker entered the Church Street United Methodist Church on Henley Street around 3:00 a.m. on Christmas, locked himself in a bridal suite, then lit a bench and paper towel dispenser on fire.
The report indicates a custodian heard the fire alarm and convinced Walker to leave the room. The Knoxville Fire Department responded to the fire before Walker was taken into custody.
Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is out with a warning Tuesday about a scam caller impersonating law enforcement officers.
CCSO officials say they’ve received numerous reports regarding a fraudulent scheme in which a scam caller, claiming to be “Lt. James Perry of the Sheriff’s Office,” tells people there is a civil suit that supposedly involves them.
The scam caller is using the number 931-240-0332, but CCSO warns that numbers are easily faked, so the caller may use a variety of different numbers.
CCSO says law enforcement agencies and legitimate government entities will never request personal information or payment over the phone in relation to civil suits or legal matters; they urge that you not provide your personal information in any situation like this.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police say an argument over dog excrement is what led to a deadly shooting Saturday at a home in North Knoxville.
Thirty-four year-old Stefen White is charged with second-degree murder after police were called to the home in the 400 block of East Oldham Avenue Saturday, December 23 and found a man inside who had been shot at least once. Despite life-saving efforts on scene, he was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
According to Knoxville Police Department officials, an argument over White not picking up his dog’s waste from the yard he shared with the victim led to the fatal shooting. They say White pulled a handgun and shot the victim in the chest.
The shooting remains under investigation by detectives with KPD’s Homicide Unit.
AAA with some tips to help navigate this busy holiday travel period.
Roads, airlines and cruise ships will be more crowded than normal this season and most people driving to their destinations.
They recommend drivers keep a well-stocked emergency kit in their vehicle which should include a flashlight, water, non-perishable food and a cell phone charger. The busiest days on the road this week will be Thursday and Saturday. The best time to travel will be before lunch or after 7 p.m.
All lane closure activity on interstates and state highways has been suspended by the Tennessee Department of Transportationto help with higher traffic volumes across the state over the holiday period.
These lane closures will run through 6:00 a.m. on January 2, 2024.
AAA expects an estimated 2.7 million Tennessean will travel between December 23 and January 1 with most of them driving.
A few long-term closures will remain in place for safety like the I-640 project in Knox County.
