Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) American Medical Response presented its first progress report to the Knox County Commission Monday night. The report comes after a new contract promised to fix serious problems with the ambulance service. The company’s regional manager said since the new contract was awarded in November, the company has added 62 new…… MORE
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man last seen in October. MCSO officials say 48-year-old James Jefferson Hughes was last seen by a family member in October 2023 and was reported missing to the sheriff’s office in January. Hughes is described as a white male who…… MORE
Kingston, TN (WOKI) A man is facing numerous charges after a string of car burglaries earlier this month in Kingston. Kingston Police Department officials say 20-year-old Jeremiah Noah has been arrested in connection to burglarizing eight different cars on May 3 in the area of First Street, Roane Street, and Spencer Street. KPD says several…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department Monday releases the Knox County Regional Forensic Center autopsy report on an officer who died in training earlier this year. According to the report, 32-year-old Officer Wisbens Antoine passed away due to natural causes stemming from “exertional compartment syndrome.” Though it is rare, the report indicates the disease…… MORE
TN (WOKI) An East Tennessee couple at the center of a child abuse and murder investigation is due in court this week, possibly putting an end to their case according to District Attorney Russell Johnson. Michael Anthony Gray and Shirley Ann Gray’s case has been moving through the Roane and Knox County court systems for…… MORE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking for a Scott County man. The TBI issued a Silver Alert for Audie Harness, 70 on Sunday, after he was last seen May 4 in Scott County. Harness is 4′11″ 160lbs with gray hair and blue eyes. He may be traveling in a white 2000 GMC Envoy, TN…… MORE
A special tribute in honor of a Heritage High School graduate, the badge of a fallen officer worn by his son. Cayden McCowan, the son of Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan who was shot and killed in the line of duty in February, graduated Friday night and he wore his father’s badge over his heart…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a hit and run along Maryville Pike in South Knoxville. Police say it happened in the overnight hours of Friday or Saturday morning. There were no occupants in the vehicle but sadly signs of alcohol consumption. KPD reminding motorist there is absolutely no reason for driving under the influence. KPD says they…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a shooting that has left a 2 year-old girl in critical condition and two juveniles are facing charges. KPD and the Knoxville Fire Department were called to an apartment at The Vista apartment complex on East Hill Avenue Saturday evening, where the two-year-old girl was struck after a gun was discharged…… MORE
The annual City of Sevierville Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival will take place in the downtown area on May 17 and 18. To facilitate the event, several streets must be temporarily closed, and the Sevier County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, May 17. The following streets and parking areas will close at approximately…… MORE
