The House Government Operations Committee narrowly passes the bill that would allow Tennessee schools to charge undocumented students tuition, or refuse to enroll them if their parents cannot pay. The bill was recommended for passage with eight votes for and seven votes against it during yesterday’s (Monday) hearing. Now, it will be discussed in the…… MORE
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.)—As communities across Tennessee begin recovering from devastating tornadoes and flooding, and with the threat of more severe weather this weekend, Secretary of State Tre Hargett warned Tennesseans to remain vigilant about potential scams as they consider supporting those impacted. “Tennesseans are among the most generous supporters of charitable causes, and too often, bad…… MORE
Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) Two people are arrested early Wednesday morning after heroin and a stolen gun are found during a traffic stop in Cumberland County. Officials with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office say deputies pulled a car over for multiple lane violations on I-40 East just before 2:30 a.m. The driver, Jerry Crandall, and…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two people are arrested in downtown Knoxville following a high-speed chase across multiple counties Monday morning. The Monroe County Sheriff’s office says the chase began in Sweetwater after the driver, identified as Nathan Hatfield, and an unidentified female passenger fled from a traffic stop. Officers then pursued the car into Loudon County…… MORE
Halls, TN (WOKI) A truck driver is trapped for over 40 minutes after a crash early Monday morning in Halls. Officials with Rural Metro Fire Department say crews were called to Maynardville Highway at East Emory Road in North Knox County just before 6:00 a.m. where they found a box truck had collided with the…… MORE
An investigation is underway after two people are killed after two motorcycles crash head-on in Cocke County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says Hubert and Norma Roberts were riding on a Harley Davidson trike on U.S. Highway 25-70 Saturday afternoon while Bobby and Shawnte Whitaker were riding on a motorcycle in the opposite direction. The Roberts’…… MORE
A Knoxville man is convicted of sexually assaulting his roommate’s daughter. Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says Cody Bales was living with a 13-year-old girl and her mother at an apartment in early 2018 when he sexually assaulted the child and left the home without his belongings. The victim did not disclose the rape until…… MORE
Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied in East Tennessee and across the U.S. to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections…… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident in North Knoxville. Police were called to the accident involving a motorcycle and a car Friday night in the 7300 block of Green Estates Way off of East Beaver Creek and remained on the scene for several hours. No word if any charges will be…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a shooting with multiple victims that happened early Friday morning outside of the BucketHead Tavern in West Knoxville. At around 1:15 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2024, KPD officers responded to a report of shots fired in the parking lot of BucketHead Tavern on Ray Mears Boulevard. Responding officers…… MORE
