Sylva, NC (WOKI) The hunt for a man who escaped police custody last month, wanted on numerous sex charges including rape of a child, is now centered in Western North Carolina. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announcing on social media Friday afternoon that Sean Williams is ““believed to be in the Sylva, NC area.” Williams,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A now 3-acre brush fire near the Lynnhurst Cemetery in North Knoxville is said to be “human-caused.” Knoxville Fire Department officials upgrading the size of the fire late Friday afternoon, adding that the blaze on the ridge behind Lynnhurst Cemetery was man-made. No structures have been damaged by the fire, and…… MORE
Windrock, TN (WOKI) Nearly half a dozen fire crews along with the Tennessee Division of Forestry are battling a wildfire in the Windrock area of Anderson County. Anderson County officials say the fire broke out Thursday night near Windrock Road, Bottom Road and Stoney Flat Lane, growing to about 130 acres in size. “Forestry plans…… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the late deputy Tucker Blakely by retiring his unit number E19. Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler says retiring Blakely’s Unit number is just the right thing to do in order to honor his service and sacrifice. Deputy Blakely died in October after being shot responding to a domestic…… MORE
Brush and Wildfires are burning across East Tennessee. As of Friday at 12:30 p.m., the largest is in Scott County on Smokey Creek Road. This fire is 60% contained and affecting almost 2,700 acres. A brush fire in Union County destroys one building near Satterfield Road. Rural Metro called to the scene yesterday (Thursday) to…… MORE
The Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks event to benefit senior dogs will be this weekend. Zoom Room is hosting the event on Sunday from 4p – 6p at 10938 Spring Bluff Road in Hardin Valley near King University. It’s part of the supporting Knox Vintage Pet Project celebrating senior dog month. Zoom Room will…… MORE
MEDIC is still falling behind the Kentucky Blood Center in the 38th Orange and Blue Blood Drive. Day four totals are in and Kentucky with over a 500 pint lead in the competition which runs through today (Friday) so you still have time to help push TN for another win over Kentucky. Donors will receive…… MORE
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Until further notice, those enjoying the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have to do it without campfires or charcoal grills. Park officials announcing the ban Thursday afternoon, saying it applies to both the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the park. The restriction comes as several wildfires break out across East…… MORE
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 11/16 4:45 p.m.: The Pigeon Forge Fire Department and the Tennessee Department of Forestry continue working a wildfire that sparked ahead of 3:00 Thursday afternoon. Representatives with Dollywood have now reopened entry into the park after a temporary suspension for roughly thirty minutes Thursday. An announcement from park officials on…… MORE
MEDIC is still trailing the Kentucky Blood Center in the 38th Orange and Blue Blood Drive. Day three totals are in and Kentucky still has a slight lead in the competition which runs through tomorrow (Friday). The center collecting the most products in five days will take the trophy. Donors will receive a special edition…… MORE
