The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for a blue catfish caught by the same man who held the previous record set just last year. Micka Burkhart landed the huge fish on Barkley Reservoir in Stewart County. It hit the scales at 122 pounds, 3 ounces and was 57.5 inches in…… MORE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients urged to beware after the Tennessee Department of Human Services says some cardholders have reported their benefits stolen. Officials say fraudulent activity such as skimming, cloning and phishing are a problem and they are unable to reissue any stolen benefits for EBT cardholders. A replacement plan is currently…… MORE
The Knox County Election Commission met on Thursday, July 6th and approved the ballot, early voting locations and times, and other details for the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election. ELECTION SCHEDULE The Election schedule for the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election is as follows: BALLOT The offices on the ballot will be: In the City Council…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire department is reminding motorists to move over when you see emergency vehicles on the road. KFD trucks have been involved in three separate accidents while on scene responding to calls. Fortunately, no one has been hurt or killed in these incidents. The latest involved a car which ran into a fire engine…… MORE
An investigation is underway in Roane County following a fatal accident that closed Interstate 40 East for hours. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says 37 year-old Charles Isabell was driving a tractor-trailer when he ran off the road. When he got back on, he crossed over both lanes and then hit a rock embankment and was…… MORE
Knoxville Police arrest a woman in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash on Western Avenue. Kendra Toy is charged with vehicular homicide among other charges in connection to the March hit and run incident involving Don Massengill was hit and killed while riding his bike. KPD investigators had been looking for more information on the…… MORE
Knoxville Police arrest a woman in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash on Western Avenue. Kendra Toy is charged with vehicular homicide among other charges in connection to the March hit and run incident involving Don Massengill was hit and killed while riding his bike. KPD investigators had been looking for more information on the…… MORE
A man is arrested after reportedly setting a gas pump on fire and stopping fuel from getting to the store, temporarily shutting thae store down. It happened yesterday morning at the Western Avenue Casey’s. Police say the suspect, 30 year-old Matthew Kilgore allegedly ripped the gas nozzle and hose from one of the pumps, then…… MORE
Our Queen, Dolly Parton, says she does not want to become a hologram. During a press event for her upcoming album “Rockstar”, she was asked about the idea of a digital hologram being used in her place after she dies. 77-year-old Dolly replied that the body of work she already has here on Earth will…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The woman behind some big changes within the Knoxville Police Department is stepping down from her position in July. KPD today announced that Brooklyn Belk will step away from her role as the Department’s Deputy Chief of Professional Standards effective July 16th. Belk was named to the new position in February; despite…… MORE
