Knoxville Police officers responding to a shooting at Fuller Avenue and Wilder Place. Police arrived around 2:30 this (Wednesday) morning and found a male gunshot victim inside of a vehicle. The victim was transported to the UT Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries. The shooting is now under by the KPD Violent Crimes Unit. Anyone…… MORE
The search for a missing 14 year old girl is underway in Knox County. Knoxville Police say Alanna Gray was last seen leaving home in the 3100 block of Indigo Lane early Monday morning. Police say Gray is 5′4″ with blue eyes and blond hair. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black…… MORE
Tennessee junior defensive back Bryce Thompson announces his intentions to declare for the NFL Draft this (Tuesday) morning after three years in the program. He made the announcement via personal Instagram account. “Words can’t describe how honored I am to fulfill my lifelong dream, and I am ready for the challenge,” Thompson said in is…… MORE
Release from the Knox County Health Department: Knoxville, Tenn. – The Knox County Health Department is offering scheduled appointments this week for Knox County residents, who are 75 and older, to receive the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Walk-up appointments at KCHD’s main location (140 Dameron Ave.) will be scheduled for…… MORE
Investigators say Anthony Warner, the man accused of setting off a bomb Christmas Day in downtown Nashville killing himself and injuring others, sent materials about his views to people he knew. FBI Special Agent Jason Pack says authorities are “aware Warner sent materials which espoused his viewpoints to several acquaintances throughout the country.” Authorities have…… MORE
COVID-19 vaccines will soon be distributed to those who qualify in Knox County. Last night during the Board of Health meeting, Health Department Director, Dr Martha Buchanan, reiterated the importance of taking precautions, even if you receive the vaccine. The Board of Health voted to extend social gathering restrictions and curfews until at least January 21st. Also…… MORE
Governor Bill Lee announces he is calling for a special legislative session to address education challenges that have popped up amid the coronavirus pandemic. Lee says the Legislature will convene at the Capitol on January 19th to address a handful of legislative proposals, but he did not detail how long it will last. This is…… MORE
The Knox County Board of Health is set to meet Wednesday, December 30 at 5:00. Per the agenda, the board is set to discuss three main topics: COVID-19 Face Covering Regulation COVID-19 Restaurant Occupancy Limitation and Early Closure Regulation COVID-19 Social Gathering Limitation To watch the meeting live, visit STREAM.KNOXCOUNTYTN.GOV… MORE
A manhunt for the suspect accused of firing shots at Loudon County Officer’s is over. 31-year-old Devin McGuire was arrested this (Monday) morning. He is charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of aggravated kidnapping. Officers with the Lenoir City Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle Sunday with a woman…… MORE
The Knoxville Police department has announced that officers should be equipped with body cameras soon after receiving a shipment of 300 cameras. During the summer, the department set the goal of getting all officers equipped with body cameras. Over recent months, select officers have been participating in a trial run with the proposed camera…… MORE
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Here are some of the highlights of how our three Cumulus Broadcasting Knoxville radio stations gave back to the community in 2020.
NewsTalk 98.7 is proud to be a part of Project Shine! We’ve teamed up with VolunteerMatch to encourage you to donate your TIME this holiday season!
Due to circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be unable to host our annual Off The Record event at the Bijou Theatre in 2020. We have a new date scheduled for April 20, 2021.
Big Kahuna Wing Festival may be cancelled for 2020, but the charities the festival benefits each year still need your help now more than ever. Find out how you can donate here!