The Knoxville County Planning Commission held its monthly meeting this week, where they discussed several issues among land use. One issue being the potential firearms range a Knoxville-based company wants to build in the New Hopewell community of South Knox county. There were many items on the agenda to discuss regarding land and re-zoning. The…… MORE
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing 29 year-old man. Matthew Hall was last seen the afternoon of January 7 at Mountain Top Bar & Gril in Rockwood. Hel has hazel eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing khaki shorts with black shoes and reported…… MORE
A man is convicted of raping a 9-year-old. Knox County district attorney Charme Allen’s office says Albert Thompkins Jr. was babysitting the victim at his home while she was in online schooling, and assaulted her. Knoxville Police say the victim later came forward to a family member and Thompkins, Jr. made “incriminating admissions,” leading to…… MORE
Lisa Marie Presley, who died on Jan. 12, lived most of her life under the public eye as the singer was the sole daughter of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. But growing up with the King of Rock ‘n Roll as her father made things “very exciting,” she said. “He’d always wake me up to sing in…… MORE
Dollywood Parks & Resorts is gearing up for an exciting 2023 season, one which includes the opening of a new roller coaster—Big Bear Mountain—as well as a new resort, by hosting a number of hiring events over the coming weeks. Exciting perks—including 100% free tuition, competitive wages, free lunch, and more—add to the reasons why…… MORE
Tennessee has the highest rate of foster care instability in the nation according to information in The State of the Child 2022. The annual report released by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth shows our state has had the highest rate of foster care instability in the nation every year from 2016 to 2020.…… MORE
A traffic stop in Union County results in the arrest of three people on various charges including drugs, driving on a revoked license and criminal impersonation. The drug unit with the Union County Sheriff’s Office made the traffic stop on Main Street yesterday (Wednesday) in Maynardville. While searching the car, officers found substancs believed to…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville house fire. Crews called to Chipman Street early yesterday evening and discovered fire in the attic of the home. The home was unoccupied and in the process of having minor renovations done. The home suffered minor fire damage and moderate smoke and water damage. No injuries…… MORE
Updated story: The White House announced Wednesday that President Biden has been briefed on the massive FAA outage, though asserting that there’s no evidence it was caused by any cyberattack. “The President has been briefed by the Secretary of Transportation this morning on the FAA system outage,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tweeted before 7:40 a.m. ET. “There…… MORE
Updated story: The Knoxville City Council approves funding of no more than $150,00 to hire a company to apply for grants to help fund the more than $50 million dollar pedestrian bridge project which will connect The University of Tennessee to South Knoxville. The bridge would consist of walking and bike trails only, starting from…… MORE
Two burglary suspects who walked off from a work release job site in downtown Knoxville are captured by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
KCSO said Ray Boone and Will Hatfield were on a work release job site in downtown Knoxville yesterday afternoon.
KCSO said both were serving charges on burglary and theft.
KCSO said both were captured this afternoon and are in custody at the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
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East Tennesseans are still waiting for answers after the Tennessee Valley Authority had to implement rolling blackouts over the Christmas weekend. The blackouts came amid the worst freeze the state had seen in years and left several thousand without power. Representative Tim Burchett sent a letter to Jeffery Lyash, TVA CEO, Tuesday, asking for answers.…… MORE
A Rural King employee is dead after Halls shooting.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect was trying to shoplift ammo and other items when he was approached by employees.
KCSO said the 23-year-old male employee and the suspect got into a scuffle behind the business when the suspect shot the employee.
Sheriff Tom Spangler is asking nearby businesses and homeowners to take safety precautions and stay vigilant.
The suspect is described as a man in his late teens or early twenties, with dark hair, approximately 5’8 – 5’10, 145-165 pounds, wearing a light gray hoodie with am emblem on the front, dark gray sweatpants or light gray shorts, and may have a toboggan on. He was also carrying a blue backpack.
KCSO says if you see him, call 9 1 1 do not approach him. … MORE
Four people are displaced following an early morning apartment fire in West Knoxville. The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating the fire at Woodview Terrace Apartments. No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries have been reported. The apartment has suffered heavy fire damage. The apartment below has suffered moderate water…… MORE
An Oliver Springs man is arrested and charged in murder of his wife.
Oliver Springs Police Department said they responded to a domestic situation that had the potential to get violent at a home.
TBI said that domestic situation resulted in Nathan Newport arrested and charged with first degree murder in the killing of his wife, Janice Newport, who was found dead in the home.
TBI said Newport is being held in the Anderson County jail without bond.
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The fugitive that was armed and dangerous on the loose on Friday is now in custody by Cocke County and State Authorities.
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Country music superstar Shania Twain bringing the second leg of her 2023 Queen of Me Tour to Thompson Boling Arena. The show will be October 16 in Knoxville and tickets for the newly added dates go on sale starting December 16th at LiveNation.com. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning next Tuesday (12/13)…… MORE
Chloe Jenkins, the daughter of fallen Loudon Co. Sgt. Chris Jenkins, organizing a fundraiser for an officer in critical condition who was hit, while off-duty, after he and his wife pulled off the road fix their motorcycle. David Shoffner and Constance Shoffner were on Clover Circle when an off-duty Campbell Co. deputy, Raymund C. Surber,…… MORE
Beginning today, Knoxville Police Department officers will no longer respond to certain non-injury crashes. Much like the Severe Weather Plan and the steps that were taken during the COVID-19 pandemic to comply with social distancing guidelines, KPD officers will no longer respond to minor, non-injury crashes unless a car is disabled in the roadway…… MORE
A Tennessee panel on Wednesday conditionally approved licenses for the first three sportsbook operators under Tennessee’s online-only sports betting program, which is expected to begin allowing wagers on Nov. 1.… MORE
A Sevier County man is facing murder charges in the death of his wife. 73-year-old Sue Ella Gibson was found shot at their home on River Divide Road two weeks ago. Gibson was rushed her to the Leconte Medical Center, but she was pronounced dead. Authorities have been investigating the case, but arrested the husband…… MORE
The TBI is investigating after a man was shot and killed by police Saturday night. Oak Ridge Police got a call of a man in need of assistance around 9:30 p.m. at a home on the 100 block of Briar Road. Officers say they found 41-year-old Fred John Henry Arcera armed with two knifes. Officials…… MORE
University of Tennessee legendary broadcast voice John Ward has passed away. Here is the statement from the Vol Network.… MORE
If you’re a Kroger shopper and love their Ice Cream Bars, you might want to check your package. A number of items are being recalled for fear of listeria. It includes the Arctic Blasters Ice Cream Bars and Mary B’s Frozen Biscuits. The ice cream bars include the original and no sugar added varieties. The…… MORE
Won’t be charged with domestic assault due to lack of evidence … MORE
Sources: Chip Kelly never offered by Tennessee … MORE
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Following a five-year battle with cancer, legendary Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks passed away Wednesday morning at 1:30. He was 73. Sparks announced his retirement on Nov. 14. He finished his Carson-Newman career after 37 seasons, 338 wins, 99 losses and two ties. His career winning percentage of .7699 is…… MORE
Local 8 meteorologist David Aldrich says the main snow event should begin around 10 p.m. Friday and he’s calling for 2-5 inches for the valley, 6-10 inches for the Smokies, and for other areas like Oneida and Crossville, he expects half-an-inch to 2 inches. Aldrich says, “But we still think the heart of our East…… MORE
Funeral arrangements have been announced for our late colleague and friend, Radio Sportscaster Jeff Jacoby. The morning radio personality with our sister station, WNML, passed away on Christmas Day after a courageous 2-year-battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeff was 61. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday at 5 pm at Cokesbury United Methodist…… MORE
Funeral arrangements have been announced for our late colleague and friend, Radio Sportscaster Jeff Jacoby. The morning radio personality with our sister station, WNML, passed away on Christmas Day after a courageous 2-year-battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeff was 61. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday at 5 pm at Cokesbury United…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —VFLs and Denver Broncos Peyton Manning, Malik Jackson and Britton Colquitt are Super Bowl 50 champions. The Broncos took a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. VFL Chris Scott is on the Panthers and saw action at left guard. FULL OFFICIAL GAME BOOK OF STATS – SUPER…… MORE
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Spin the “Wheel of Meat” with Tyler and Will to Win Some Tasty Treats from Trotter’s BBQ and get qualified for an awesome Father’s Day Grand Prize Package from The Vol Shop!
Outback Presents- TOOL at Thompson-Boling Arena Friday, November 3rd. Tickets on sale 6/9 at 10am through ticketmaster.com.
Big Ticket has returned for the 2023 season! Find out how you can win a Tennessee season ticket package from 99.1 The Sports Animal, Food City and Certified Angus Beef, and Body Armor Sports Drink!
The Sports Animal is teaming up with McLain’s Painting Service to help “Paint It Forward” this summer. Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams!
The 10th Annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival returns to the World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn on Sunday, September 3rd from 2pm to 9pm!