Knoxville Police are searching for 22 year-old Jaheim Houston who is wanted in connection to a shooting at Bebo’s Cafe in May. Houston was recently indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury for two counts of attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Police say 24 year-old Destiny…… MORE
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) Police in Sevierville are searching for a person who they say left the scene of an intersection crash in Sevier County. A van crashed at the intersection of Boyd’s Creek Highway and Old Knoxville Highway today (Monday). Police say the vehicle was stolen, and a patrol officer attempted to stop the driver…… MORE
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) Charges are pending against a 24 year old man following a fatal multi-vehicle crash Saturday in Claiborne County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 24 year old Brett Cook crossed the center line and passed in a “no passing” zone on State Highway 33 hitting…… MORE
Buc-ee’s opens it’s doors in Sevierville today. The new travel center will feature 120 fuel stations, snacks (including the iconic brisket and beaver nuggets), award-winning restrooms and a massive car wash. This location is the closest to Knoxville and is the largest in the country until a larger store opens in Texas next year. This…… MORE
Knoxville Police, who are still investigating a fatal wrong-way accident on Interstate 40 in Knox County, have identified the man who died. It happened yesterday morning near Strawberry Plains Pike. Preliminary investigation suggests that 43 year-old Rickey Hines of Alabama made a U-turn on I-40 East and started driving the wrong way when he collided…… MORE
MEDIC and Bruster’s are teaming up for the annual Pint for a Pint event on June 28 – 29. Donors will receive a voucher for a pint of ice cream for donating during those two days. Donors will also receive a MEDIC T-shirt, Texas Roadhouse coupon, and a Rowdy Bear Snow Park ticket for one…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) In a video appeal to education leaders across Tennessee Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee announced that nearly $200 million in grants aimed at increasing student safety is now available to both public and non-public schools. The money will come from two programs established in the “School Safety Bill” passed by the General Assembly…… MORE
Roane County, TN (WOKI) A suspect in a Roane County shooting that happened in March has been indicted and charged by a Roane County grand jury. One woman died and two other people were injured in the attack by 46 year old Brian Wilson at Midtown Auto Body on Roane State Highway in Harriman. Wilson…… MORE
An investigation is underway after a fisherman from South Carolina dies after he fell from a boat into the Holston River in Grainger County. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says it happened yesterday (Tuesday) downstream of Smoky Island near Mary Lane in Rutledge. 75 year-old Robert Cogan fell overboard from a drift boat while on…… MORE
A LaFollette woman allegedly has stolen more than $15,000 in lawn decorations outside of Food City stores across East Tennessee. According to the Loudon Police Department, Ginger Smallwood went to Food City locations in Knoxville, Vonore, Lafollette and Anderson County and took Bear statues and Big Foot displays as well as other items. It is…… MORE
