The victim from the fatal drag racing crash on Magnolia Avenue is identified. 65 year-old Michael Williams of New Market died as a result of his injuries in Tuesday’s crash. His two grandchildren, aged 5 and 11, remain in critical but stable condition according to officials with the Knoxville Police Department. The two suspects are…… MORE
Drag Racers on Magnolia Avenue not only ran a red light, hitting an SUV killing the Grandfather who was driving his 5 and 11 year-old grandkids who are in critical condition, also leaves nine people looking for a place to live after one of the dragsters hit the Safe Haven Teen Empowerment House where they…… MORE
The investigation continues by Knoxville Police after two people reportedly drag racing two Dodge Chargers down Magnolia Avenue cause a multiple-vehicle accident that results in the death of one person. It happened yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) near Milligan Street. The two chargers crashed into a Ford Explorer after reportedly running a red light, killing the driver…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville fire. Crews responding to Vera Drive after a resident called yesterday (Monday) afternoon saying they tried to put out a fire in their home. When they arrived three adults and a teen were outside and no injuries were reported. The home has sustained heavy fire, smoke…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville fire. Crews responding to Vera Drive after a resident called yesterday (Monday) afternoon saying they tried to put out a fire in their home. When they arrived three adults and a teen were outside and no injuries were reported. The home has sustained heavy fire, smoke…… MORE
A Knoxville Police Department officer is charged and placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation into a theft. A KPD employee reported that several belongings, including some of his gear, was missing from his locker. Reports state KPD Officer Kenno Carlos entered the locker room while on duty and left with the property. A…… MORE
A man is convicted of raping a 9-year-old. Knox County district attorney Charme Allen’s office says Albert Thompkins Jr. was babysitting the victim at his home while she was in online schooling, and assaulted her. Knoxville Police say the victim later came forward to a family member and Thompkins, Jr. made “incriminating admissions,” leading to…… MORE
A traffic stop in Union County results in the arrest of three people on various charges including drugs, driving on a revoked license and criminal impersonation. The drug unit with the Union County Sheriff’s Office made the traffic stop on Main Street yesterday (Wednesday) in Maynardville. While searching the car, officers found substancs believed to…… MORE
Updated story: The White House announced Wednesday that President Biden has been briefed on the massive FAA outage, though asserting that there’s no evidence it was caused by any cyberattack. “The President has been briefed by the Secretary of Transportation this morning on the FAA system outage,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tweeted before 7:40 a.m. ET. “There…… MORE
A Rural King employee is dead after Halls shooting.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect was trying to shoplift ammo and other items when he was approached by employees.
KCSO said the 23-year-old male employee and the suspect got into a scuffle behind the business when the suspect shot the employee.
Sheriff Tom Spangler is asking nearby businesses and homeowners to take safety precautions and stay vigilant.
The suspect is described as a man in his late teens or early twenties, with dark hair, approximately 5’8 – 5’10, 145-165 pounds, wearing a light gray hoodie with am emblem on the front, dark gray sweatpants or light gray shorts, and may have a toboggan on. He was also carrying a blue backpack.
KCSO says if you see him, call 9 1 1 do not approach him. … MORE
