Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A trial date was set Wednesday morning for UT football player Jaylen McCollough in an assault case from October 2022. The court set the trial date for February 12, 2024 with a pretrial conference on January 12. McCollough was not present at Wednesday’s court hearing, having waived his right to an appearance.…… MORE
Madisonville, TN (WOKI) Three people are arrested and a “staggering” amount of drugs are seized Tuesday dismantling a major drug trafficking network in Madisonville. Officials with the Madisonville Police Department say their year-long sting operation resulted in the seizure of one pound of fentanyl and nearly 10 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value…… MORE
The Vols are taking on the Gators this weekend but an alligator has been found in East Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency say they had a surprising call yesterday in the Whites Creek area of Rhea County where they trapped a four-foot alligator. The gator was taken to the Chattanooga Zoo. Officials say that…… MORE
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) A former Indiana councilman, charged with raping a girl, may be in the Gatlinburg area, and law enforcement is asking for your help to find him. The United States Marshals Service and Indiana State Police are on the hunt for 55 year-old Steve Sumner. Sumner, who also goes by the name Craig,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) With it’s growing nationwide popularity, admission to the University of Tennessee has become very selective, prompting anxiety for homegrown students who have dreamed of attending the school. Now, with the passage of a proposal guaranteeing them admission to UT, Tennessee’s high school students can breathe a little easier. The UT Board of…… MORE
People are making their way to Pigeon Forge for Rod Run, the annual event that brings automotive lovers together from all over the country. The event’s rising popularity has dedicated fans taking precautions like arriving early to secure a parking spot and to get ahead on booking a hotel room for next year’s event. Longtime…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 9/8: One of two bodies found in Fort Loudon Lake last week has been identified. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office identified the body as 36-year-old Bill Jesse Miracle. BCSO officials say Miracle was identified by fingerprints. The Blount Special Operations Response Team recovered Miracle’s body from Fort Loudon Lake on the…… MORE
Clinton, TN (WOKI) A former Anderson County school resource officer takes a plea deal Thursday after allegedly “engaging in inappropriate conduct” with high school students. Anderson County Sheriff’s Office officials say 36-year-old James Lawson was indicted on charges of solicitation of a minor and two counts of solicitation of a minor to observe sexual conduct…… MORE
The 30-year anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu, also known as Operation Gothic Serpent, is approaching. The battle was made into a book and movie commonly know as Black Hawk Down, and the soldiers will be gathering in Knoxville for the first time since that battle. During the Battle of Mogadishu, soldiers had to run…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Big changes are in-the-works for Knoxville’s most iconic structure: the Sunsphere. The showpiece in World’s Fair Park is getting a paint job and a visitors’ center. Beginning October 1st, the base of the Sunsphere, currently green, will be restored to its original PANTONE color Classic Blue 19-4052 TCX. The project should only…… MORE
