Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police arrest a man after falling asleep at the wheel on Chapman Highway with a baby in his truck. Knoxville Police Department officials say 38 year-old Ryan Helms was stopped by a KPD officer after sleeping through two light cycles while stopped at a traffic light. Helms was unable to provide…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee and DICK’S House of Sport plan to release a new fan T-shirt at an exclusive in-store event TODAY, July 21 at West Town Mall. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature the new tee which is inspired by the Volunteers’ athletic success across the…… MORE
Knoxville Police have identified the bodies found in a building on the old Knoxville College Campus. 58 year old William Trollinger and 21 year old Nora Vick we’re found on Sunday and KPD offiicals say they suspect the deaths are drug-related. Their investigation remains on-going.… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian this (Friday) morning in Campbell County. The pedestrian was hit on I-75 north near mile marker 153, just south of Jellico and officers say the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The left lane is closed for the crash reconstruction investigation.… MORE
Three people are in custody after a drug bust by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in West Knoxville. Deputies went to a home on Roundtree Road and found over 100 pounds of drugs, 19 guns and more than $70,000 in cash. Gary Buell, Sadie Stallings and Shane Stallings are all facing drug and weapons charges.… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) ICYMI: Permit-holders may now carry guns in Knox County libraries. That change in policy going into effect last week per Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. Jacobs, through an email to our news partner WVLT, explained his decision Thursday. “I am a strong gun rights advocate,” said Jacobs. “I made the decision to…… MORE
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A Sevierville couple is facing animal cruelty charges after police find more than 14 dogs Wednesday living in what officials say were “abhorrent” conditions inside a mobile home. Following a complaint, Sevierville Police Department officers went to the home on East Casey Drive where they found and charged 57 year-old Norman Miller…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee Medical Center is offering free prostate cancer screenings at several locations across East Tennessee throughout August. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, with over 6,000 estimated cases expected to be diagnosed in Tennessee this year. The first cancer screening clinic will…… MORE
The much-anticipated “Oppenheimer” movie is in theatres. It’s a war drama about the development of the atomic bomb in World War II which has ties to East Tennessee. August 6th and 9th, 1945 are two of the most notable days in American war history. Those were the days the United States dropped an atomic bomb…… MORE
A former firefighter is arrested for stealing over $60,000 of equipment from a fire engine and tanker at the New Market Fire and Rescue Station #2 in Strawberry Plains. Three people, including the former firefighter identified as James Marshall, have been arrested in connection to yesterday’s theft according to Jefferson County Sheriff Office. All items…… MORE
