KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-275 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, I-275 will be closed in each direction as crews work to replace the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue. Motorists can bypass the…… MORE
UPDATE: The victim from this incident has been identified as Jackson Gervasio, 21 of Marquette, Michigan. KPD NEWS RELEASE: 21-year-old man dies after falling from crane A man died after falling from a crane at a construction site in the Fort Sanders area early Saturday morning. At around 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025,…… MORE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in an arrest. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in the 200 block of George Anna Drive in…… MORE
A multi county police chase which started with a robbery suspect in Knox County and ends in Loudon County. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect was taken into custody early Sunday morning after firing shots following the chase on Highway 70. A suspect wanted on robbery charges led deputies with the Knox County…… MORE
A fire severely damages a home in Bean Station. The Bean Station Volunteer Fire Department says crews responded to a house fire in the area of Fairway Lane Saturday. Although firefighters were on the scene within minutes, officials say the home received severe damage. Several agencies responded and no injuries were reported.… MORE
An investigation is underway after a car hits a building, seriously injuring the driver. Rural Metro crews were called to K-Town Bonding Company on Washington Pike near Luttrell Road early yesterday (Sunday) morning and found a car crashed into the building. The driver had to be cut from the heavily damaged car and the building…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating and have identified the suspect after a man is found dead at an apartment complex in East Knoxville. Police called to the 800 block of Howard Baker, Jr. Avenue early yesterday morning and say 48-year-old Michael Velazquez had been shot, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation shows…… MORE
For centuries, Volunteers have always answered the call through service, sacrifice and selfless leadership. This is the Volunteer Spirit. Tennessee’s defining pillar of service and selfless leadership for more than 200 years, the “Volunteer Spirit” provides the inspiration behind the newest Nike Smokey Grey series football uniform that will honor the United States Armed Forces…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Maryville man convicted of plotting to murder Knoxville FBI employees after the January 2021 Capitol riots, has been sentenced to life in prison. Edward Kelley was at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 and was later found guilty of destroying government property and impeding police officers. He was also found guilty…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is facing several charges after police say he attempted to break into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment Wednesday afternoon. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded around 3:15 p.m. to an apartment complex on Mansion Avenue after receiving a call that an armed man was trying to break into one of…… MORE
The 12th Annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival (now Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival) returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, August 31st from 3pm to 9pm!
Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.
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