Category Archives: Local News

‘Homeschool Days’ Happening this Fall at WonderWorks

‘Homeschool Days’ Happening this Fall at WonderWorks

Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Homeschool parents can bring their children’s education experience to a new level by visiting WonderWorks during “Homeschool Days” on weekdays in September and October. Homeschoolers can visit the attraction at a discounted rate before 3:00 p.m. The event is open to homeschool families, teachers, students, and groups. In addition to the…MORE

A Knoxville Physician Assistant has License Suspended Pending Criminal Investigation and Federal Indictment Which Includes Rape

A Knoxville Physician Assistant has License Suspended Pending Criminal Investigation and Federal Indictment Which Includes Rape

A Knoxville Physician Assistant’s license is suspended pending a criminal investigation and federal indictment. The Tennessee Department of Health says Aaron Lee Hess was handed down two indictments and is facing 16 counts total of rape, sexual activity involving a minor and other charges. The board restricted his license and suspended his ability to prescribe…MORE

Two Plead Guilty Following Months-Long Animal Cruelty Investigation in Knox Co.

Two Plead Guilty Following Months-Long Animal Cruelty Investigation in Knox Co.

Knox County, TN (WOKI) Two members of the same family pleaded guilty Friday, September 15 to animal cruelty following a months-long animal abuse investigation in Knox County. As part of their sentencing, Michelle Burgess-Morris and her daughter Isabella Morris were ordered to complete 72 hours of community service and are banned from owning any other…MORE

Plans Scrapped for Buc-ee’s in Clarksville

Plans Scrapped for Buc-ee’s in Clarksville

Clarksville, TN (WOKI) Buc-ee’s fans north of Nashville won’t be seeing the plucky beaver anytime soon. Officials with the popular convenience store chain say plans for a new Buc-ee’s location in Clarksville have been withdrawn over possible traffic issues. The Buc-ee’s was slated for a location at Exit 1 off Interstate 24 near the Kentucky…MORE

Knoxville Police Make an Arrest in Montgomery Village Shooting

Knoxville Police Make an Arrest in Montgomery Village Shooting

A man is arrested in connection to a shooting at Montgomery Village. The Knoxville Police Department’s Community Engagement Response Team arrested 43-year-old Dexter McMillan last (Thursday) night at an apartment in the 4000 block of Peaks Landing Way. McMillan wanted on various charges including attempted first-degree murder from a shooting in the 1500 block of…MORE

Knoxville   Police Searching for Man Accused of Attempted First-Degree Murder

Knoxville Police Searching for Man Accused of Attempted First-Degree Murder

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are asking for help in finding a 23-year-old Knoxville man accused of attempted first-degree murder of a woman. KPD officials are searching for 23-year-old Keyshawn Flack in connection to a shooting Wednesday sometime around 1:30 p.m. at an address in the 2300 block of California Road. Officials say Flack is…MORE