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
Students are headed back to class in Knox County in less than three weeks but there are still a large amount of jobs left to fill. Knox County Schools has 541 job listings posted on their website. Alex Moseman Talent Acquisition with Knox County Schools says only 150 of those openings are for teachers. Moseman…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Construction began Wednesday on Yardley Flats, the $70 million apartment complex to be located right behind Knoxville’s upcoming multi-use stadium. Named in honor of William Francis Yardley, a civil rights leader and Knoxville’s first Black attorney, Yardley Flats will hold 233 units and will feature some nice amenities including a fitness center,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department has named an interim replacement for outgoing deputy chief of professional standards Brooklyn Belk. KPD officials Wednesday announced that retired Federal Judge H. Bruce Guyton will take on the role of interim deputy chief of professional standards. “I respect and appreciate the Knoxville Police Department and look forward…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI/WVLT) A brief police chase in Knoxville Monday ends with the arrest of two men and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill thousands of people. Knoxville Police Department officials report a chase ensued around 7:30 p.m. at Magnolia Avenue and Milligan Street after a van traveling erratically on the roadway attempted to…… MORE
Hamblen County, TN (WOKI) A Hamblen County correctional officer is charged and arrested Monday, July 17 for bringing drugs into the Hamblen County Jail. Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office officials say 27 year-old Chasity Merritt, a new-hire at the jail, was caught bringing 14.6 grams of methamphetamine, hydrocodone pills and other drug paraphernalia into the facility.…… MORE
An investigation is underway by Tennessee Highway Patrol in Loudon County after a pedestrian is killed after being hit by a car on I-40 East. The crash happened yesterday afternoon near the 356 mile marker and temporarily shut down the interstate.… MORE
The new year proved positive for Knox County students. From the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 tests, districtwide scores increased in all four categories, English Language Arts, math, science and social studies. Students received a performance score in four categories: “Below Expectations,” “Approaching Expectations,” “Met Expectations,” and “Exceeded Expectations.” Across Knox County Schools, less than…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee’s First Lady announces her initiative, Tennessee Serves, will work to support back-to-school efforts for a third year in a row. Throughout July, Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative will provide new backpacks to school-aged children in the state’s economically disadvantaged areas. Tennessee Serves has partnered with the state’s Family Resource Centers to distribute…… MORE
Knoxville Police are continuing their investigation into the body that was found in the creek in Third Creek Greenway Park on Saturday and need your help to identify him. Despite exhaustive measures, the man has not been identified so police are asking if you can identify one of his numerous unique tattoos, including some pictured…… MORE
