Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Beloved by her chimpanzee family and human caretakers, a 38-year-old Chimpanzee at Zoo Knoxville has died. “We had to make the unfortunate decision [Thursday] to euthanize Binti,” said Phil Colclough, Director of Animal Care, Conservation and Education for Zoo Knoxville in a video release today. The decision came after caregivers at the…… MORE
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), who led over 40 of her Senate Republican colleagues in an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, released the following statement on the court’s decision. “Tennesseans should not be forced to pay for coastal elites to get their PhD in gender studies,” said Senator Blackburn. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling confirms what we’ve known…… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a shooting in the 7900 block of Strawberry Plains Pike. One person found in the 8000 block was injured and taken to an area hospital with what appears to be a non-life-threatening injury. The investigation is underway.… MORE
A homicide investigation is underway in Jefferson County. The sheriff’s office called to the 1700 block of Chestnut Hill Road in Dandridge near Douglas Lake. TBI agents and representatives from the Attorney General’s office are also on the scene.… MORE
A 10-year-old remains in critical but stable condition following an accidental shooting at a YWCA during a summer day camp which has reopened today. A 14-year-old boy is in custody charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment in yesterday’s shooting in the gym of the Phyllis…… MORE
There will be soon be tougher penalties for students who make mass shooting threats in Tennessee. Starting this Saturday, any student who makes a mass threat – whether it’s a joke or not – will be expelled at least a year. Students who bring a gun or drugs to school or assault teachers could face…… MORE
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and you may be wondering if you will be able to celebrate with fireworks. If you’re looking for firework fun but they aren’t allowed where you live, WVLT News has a list of activities for the whole family to celebrate July 4th. https://www.wvlt.tv/2023/06/21/how-celebrate-independence-day-east-tennessee/ WVLT News has…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for your help in finding two slippery individuals who made off with an exotic snake from a local pet store. KPD is investigating after a Colombian Red Tail Boa Constrictor was stolen from Pet Supply Plus on Mountain Grove Drive. Police report a man and a…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) KAT busses could be running on a reimagined route system next year, as the Knoxville Transportation Authority has introduced a new recommended bus network. The new network is aimed at increasing access for KAT busses, including a new route focused on seniors. KAT officials say the plan is cost neutral, aims to…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WVLT/WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating a shooting at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center which leaves a 10 year-old in critical condition. The incident happened this morning on South Cruze Street and police say the 10-year-old boy was shot in an apparent accidental discharge. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. A…… MORE
