Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally and Speaker Cameron Sexton announced a decisive step to accelerate the hiring process for 25 additional forensic lab positions at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Taking this action ahead of the regular budget process will expedite the TBI’s efforts to expand testing capacity and reduce the turnaround…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire in the Fort Sanders area. Crews called to the 1200 block of Forest Avenue. The house was fully involved with flames coming through the attic. The home is a total loss and was reportedly vacant. No injuries have been reported.… MORE
A University of Tennessee Cheerleader is off the team after being named in a Tennessee lawsuit in the ongoing national athlete abuse scandal surrounding Memphis-based Varsity Spirit. Tennessee-based Premier Athletics and athlete and coach Dominick Frizzell, the UT cheerleader, named in the suit which alleges that inappropriate behavior, such as the sending of messages and…… MORE
Governor Bill Lee has authorized the deployment of roughly 1,200 Soldiers and Airmen from the Tennessee National Guard tosupport response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Ian, which is expected to make landfall in Florida tomorrow (Wednesday). Guardsmen throughout the state are currently being notified through their respective commands and will be preparing to assist the…… MORE
A woman is arrested after a flock camera pinged the Knoxville Police Department to a stolen vehicle she was driving. The camera alerted police to a stolen white Lexus SUV Saturday afternoon after it was spotted driving west on Merchant Drive. Officers found the vehicle in the parking lot of Taco Bell on Merchant Drive…… MORE
Two people were arrested Wednesday after a man was spotted by an officer watching pornography on his phone and using a glass pipe. Our news partner WVLT reports the two, identified as Lucas Williams and Brittney McGill, were reportedly at the Tazewell Weigel’s when an officer saw Williams watching pornography on his cell phone in…… MORE
Megan Boswell, the mother accused of killing her 15 month old daughter Evelyn who wasn’t reported missing until February 2020 even though authorities believe the toddler went missing in late 2019, will have a hearing concerning the admissibility of photographs at trial on Friday. The hearing will be in person at the Sullivan County Justice…… MORE
A man falls several feet from a bucket truck and taken to the hospital by LifeStar. Rural Metro Fire crews responding to the 2000 block of Lyons Bend Road where a man had fallen 40 feet from a bucket truck yesterday (Monday) afternoon. The bucket truck was about 400 feet from the road at the…… MORE
A man is charged in a road rage incident on Alcoa Highway that leaves one person dead. The Alcoa Police Department responding to the crash at the Hunt Road exit Saturday afternoon. A Jeep Gladiator and a Nissan Altima were both traveling north and involved in a road rage incident according to an investigation by…… MORE
The man accused of hitting a killing a pregnant mother and her two year old son is sentenced for their murder. William David Phillips was sentenced to 15 years, 11 months and 28 days in prison. He was found guilty on all six indictment charges, including four reckless homicide charges (those are reduced charges from…… MORE
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October 1st and 2nd, 2022 Lumberjack Feud is hosting its first-annual Rib Fest presented by Sugarlands Distilling Co. The weekend-long festival will be fun for the whole family with fresh ribs from local vendors, games, inflatables, live music, and an authentic lumberjack competition.
Are you a High School or College Student that needs service hours? Know someone who is? Join or start an XHunger club today and check out the list of events this season!
CRAIG FERGUSON – THE FANCY RASCAL TOUR FRIDAY, OCT 14, 2022 AT THE BIJOU!
There’s a new outdoor concert venue in Knoxville! Check it out!
Over the last few weeks Eastern Kentucky has experienced record flooding causing destruction and tragedy. Mission of Hope has connected with Alice Lloyd College to help support flood victims and those in need. From us here at WIVK 107.7, 99.1 The Sports Animal, and Newstalk 98.7 we kindly ask that you consider donating to Mission…