The Knoxville Fire Department says one person is hospitalized after a house fire early this (Wednesday) morning. Crews were called to 2501 Parkview Avenue where they found a two-story wood-framed home on fire. Firefighters had to force their way into the home where they found one person overcome by smoke downstairs, that person was sent…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department is looking for a murder suspect. Investigators have obtained warrants for the arrest of 19 year-old Johnathan Davis of Knoxville for the first degree murder and attempted second degree murder stemming from the shooting that occurred October 11 at the Red Roof Inn located on Central Avenue Pike. The shooting resulted…… MORE
Libertarian presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen is in Knoxville Monday to gain support in her “Real People Real Change” campaign. Jorgensen will be at Lakeshore Park on Northshore Drive from 5:30 until 7:00 this evening and is expected to begin speaking at 6:00. Message from Jorgensen’s website: Libertarian presidential candidate Dr. Jo Jorgensen,…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating after reports of a shooting on 17th Street early Saturday. Officers were called to the Standard apartment complex around 3:00 a.m. on reports of gunshots. No victim was located, but officers found blood outside of an apartment and several rounds were found inside. Investigators reviewed security footage and say there was…… MORE
Wildfire season is underway in Tennessee and you must have a Debris Burn Permit before setting that pile of leaves on fire. Permits are issued only when conditions are conducive to safe burning. If you live inside city limits, there may be additional restrictions. Permits for leaf and brush piles are available online at no…… MORE
The convictions of former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two employees were overturned for inadmissible evidence. They were convicted in wire and mail fraud over an alleged scheme to defraud trucking companies out of rebates and discounts. The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the convictions Wednesday because of secret recordings…… MORE
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs placed Chief of Staff Bryan Hair and Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Paul White on administrative leave, effective Tuesday, Oct. 13, after he was made aware of potential wrongdoing. Mayor Jacobs brought in external auditing firm Pugh CPA to further evaluate the claims. The investigation could take several weeks.…… MORE
A TBI investigation results in the indictment and arrest of a Sevierville doctor and two of his patients in a scheme to fraudulently obtain painkillers. The investigation began in July 2019 on allegations that 45 year-old Michael Webb, a podiatrist who owns Webb Foot and Ankle Clinic, was using his position to obtain controlled substances…… MORE
MEDIC Regional Bleed Center is offering Ripley’s Aquarium tickets this week as an incentive to donate blood. The incentive comes as the center is in critical need of O-positive and B-negative blood. Locations to donate are listed below: Downtown Knoxville: 1601 Ailor Ave. Farragut: 11000 Kingston Pike Athens: 213 E. Washington Ave., Suite…… MORE
One person is dead another is injured from a shooting at the Red Roof Inn on Central Avenue Pike. Officers were called to the motel 9:30 Sunday night. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an Attempted Robbery. The suspects fled before officers arrived. The victims haven’t been identified, one was pronounced dead on the scene.…… MORE
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Join us at the Historic Cherokee Caverns for the annual Trick or Treat in the Cave, taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights October 23 – 31!
KARM Coats for the Cold Coat Collection Dates are October 19 – November 14. Donate your used coats at any KARM Stores or Prestige Cleaners locations!
The Drive-In Concert to Benefit Knoxville’s Historic Bijou Theatre will be on November 7th at Soaky Mountain Waterpark!
Fall Family Fun with Dollywood & NewsTalk 98.7! Listen this October for your chance to win Dollywood tickets!
Support Second Harvest Food Bank from Oct. 1 – Nov. 5 by donating and receiving the 28th annual Legends Towel, featuring the late Coach Majors.