Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Tennessee Representative Gloria Johnson could be looking at a U.S. Senate run against incumbent Senator Marsha Blackburn. That, according to our news partner WVLT who secured a statement from Johnson in which she concedes she’s taking a “serious look” at the upcoming race. Though she has not made a formal…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating the 18th boating fatality on Tennessee’s waters which involves a child. It happened Saturday night on Norris Lake when a 19-foot Triton bass boat collided with a 24-foot Chapparal open motorboat in front of Norris Landing Marina, resulting in the death of a boy onboard the Chapparal. Both…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee and DICK’S House of Sport plan to release a new fan T-shirt at an exclusive in-store event TODAY, July 21 at West Town Mall. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature the new tee which is inspired by the Volunteers’ athletic success across the…… MORE
Three people are in custody after a drug bust by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in West Knoxville. Deputies went to a home on Roundtree Road and found over 100 pounds of drugs, 19 guns and more than $70,000 in cash. Gary Buell, Sadie Stallings and Shane Stallings are all facing drug and weapons charges.… MORE
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A Sevierville couple is facing animal cruelty charges after police find more than 14 dogs Wednesday living in what officials say were “abhorrent” conditions inside a mobile home. Following a complaint, Sevierville Police Department officers went to the home on East Casey Drive where they found and charged 57 year-old Norman Miller…… MORE
A former firefighter is arrested for stealing over $60,000 of equipment from a fire engine and tanker at the New Market Fire and Rescue Station #2 in Strawberry Plains. Three people, including the former firefighter identified as James Marshall, have been arrested in connection to yesterday’s theft according to Jefferson County Sheriff Office. All items…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Construction began Wednesday on Yardley Flats, the $70 million apartment complex to be located right behind Knoxville’s upcoming multi-use stadium. Named in honor of William Francis Yardley, a civil rights leader and Knoxville’s first Black attorney, Yardley Flats will hold 233 units and will feature some nice amenities including a fitness center,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI/WVLT) A brief police chase in Knoxville Monday ends with the arrest of two men and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill thousands of people. Knoxville Police Department officials report a chase ensued around 7:30 p.m. at Magnolia Avenue and Milligan Street after a van traveling erratically on the roadway attempted to…… MORE
An investigation is underway by Tennessee Highway Patrol in Loudon County after a pedestrian is killed after being hit by a car on I-40 East. The crash happened yesterday afternoon near the 356 mile marker and temporarily shut down the interstate.… MORE
People across the country have a chance to vote for the nation’s best-looking police cruiser in the 2023 America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest and the Tennessee Highway Patrol would like your vote. THP’s entry features a trooper, a 2021 Ford Explorer cruiser and a 2022 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle center stage on the Grand Ole…… MORE
