Morristown Police are investigating a deadly train crash. Officials say a 32-year-old man was hit last night (Thursday) near the South Henry Street crossing.… MORE
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Knoxville Police Identify Driver in Deadly Motorcycle Crash on Asheville Highway
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Knoxville police identify the driver in a deadly motorcycle crash Wednesday in East Knoxville. The crash happened in the 6400 block of Asheville Highway near Rich Road involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The man driving the motorcycle, 31-year-old Bradley Evans of Maryville, was pronounced dead at the scene. Based on…… MORE
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Police Identify Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Fountain City
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating and has identified the suspect in Wednesday’s fatal officer-involved shooting in Fountain City. Knoxville police responded to a disturbance in the 5300 Block of North Broadway at the Exxon gas station where investigators say 41-year-old William Charles McBride Jr. was “allegedly acting erratically and…… MORE
Man Sentenced for Second-Degree Murder in Overdose Death at Knox County Motel
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man convicted of second-degree murder in a woman’s overdose death at a Knox County motel has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison. The Knox County District Attorney’s Office sharing that52-year-old Wesley Allen Lacey was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison in the overdose death of a woman…… MORE
CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Trader Joe’s Basil
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An herb sold at Trader Joe’s locations nationwide has been linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing a food safety alert Thursday for contaminated basil distributed by Infinite Herbs and sold at Trader Joe’s stores in Washington and 29 states, including Tennessee and Kentucky. According…… MORE
Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Find Suspects who Allegedly Stole Allergy Medicine from a Pharmacy
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to identify two suspects accused of stealing allergy medication. The two entered a business on Town and Country Boulevard in Knoxville and reportedly stole over 29 boxes of allergy medicine from the pharmacy. They were seen leaving in a silver mini van. We have their photos…… MORE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expanding Adaptive Ranger-Led Program
The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Catalyst Sports, Knox County, Kampgrounds of America Foundation, and Friends of the Smokies, is pleased to announce the expansion of adaptive ranger-led programs in 2024. Using assistive technology, the ranger-led programs are designed for visitors of all abilities and their families to learn about the natural and cultural history of…… MORE
TDOT Asking for Help to Reunite Lost Dog with Owner
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is asking Knoxville residents for help finding a lost dog’s owner. The dog was found with a blue collar but no tags on I-75 South near Sharps Gap. The dog was reportedly taken to Young Williams Animal Center.… MORE
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Zoo Knoxville asking for Tree Branch and Limb Donations for Some of Their Animals
Zoo Knoxville officials said they are accepting tree branches and limbs for donations for the animals. Anyone can donate branches, twigs and tender shoots to help feed the elephants and giraffes. Zoo officials emphasized that anything sprayed with chemicals or pesticides cannot be used. Elephants and giraffes prefer certain types of limbs and branches from…… MORE
It’s Strawberry Season in Tennessee
It’s time to Pick Tennessee Products and pick Tennessee strawberries. Strawberry season is underway. Most strawberry farms are planning to begin selling strawberries in mid-April. Check out the list of local strawberry farms https://www.picktnproducts.org/listview/strawberries.html? to find fresh berries near you. With warm spring days in the forecast, Tennessee farms will quickly have fields turning red with juicy…… MORE
