The missing University of Tennessee Student has been found dead in a remote area of Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Bryce Evans, 24, was reported missing on Monday to the Knoxville Police Department. According to officials, nobody has heard from Evans since July 31. Evans reportedly told his sister that he was going to work…… MORE
Blount County Authorities are asking for help to identify a suspect after a man died in a hit and run, Officials say it happened on Peach Orchard Road on Thursday afternoon. The victim was identified as Gary C. Burchfield, 82. Officials are asking those who live in the area and have security cameras to check…… MORE
Dolly Parton announcing Dollywood’s largest single-attraction investment in the history of the theme park, a new roller coaster – Big Bear Mountain. The new Wildwood Grove coaster, which is set to debut in the spring of next year, is the largest and longest coaster in the park. The coaster will circle Wildwood Grove for nearly…… MORE
Knox County Schools on Friday announced new security measures that are being implemented to enhance student safety in the 2022-23 academic year. At a news conference, Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk and Security Division Chief Jason Periard said KCS has launched the “Safe Schools, Safe Students” initiative, a series of actions designed to provide a safe…… MORE
A Knoxville man who illegally provided a gun to an Austin-East High School student is sentenced to almost a year behind bars. A Judge sentenced 21 year-old Kelvon Foster to 10 months in prison for making false or fictitious statements in connection with the purchase of a firearm, which is informally known as “straw purchasing.…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife and Resources Agency is searching for a fisherman who is missing in Watts Bar Lake after an overturned boat was reported near the City of Loudon. Search and rescue crews from Loudon County began searching for the person last night after receiving reports of the overturned boat. The aluminum boat was found…… MORE
Election day is today for the Federal / State Primary, Knox County General Election and the town of Farragut Municipal Election. You must vote at your designated location and present a valid photo ID. Polls close at 8 p.m. You can go to https://www.knoxcounty.org/election/ to view sample ballots and a list of voting precincts.… MORE
A welfare check leads to the discovery of four bodies in a LaFollette home. The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office went to the home on Log Home Lane yesterday (Wednesday). The family had not been heard from in a week after the father died from natural causes. Deputies had to forcibly enter the home, where they…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire to determine if lightning caused the fire. Crews responding to Sanford Road last night (Wednesday) and discovered that the exterior portion of a home was on fire. The fire was quickly put out but the home has significant damage. No one was at home and no…… MORE
Knoxville Fire Department crews responding to a fatal crash in West Knoxville this morning. According to a release, The crash happened on the ramp connecting I-40 East and Pellisippi Parkway, when a women went off the road and hit a tree. Bystanders pulled the women from the car before it caught fire. According to a…… MORE
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Come and visit the HOME & GARDEN SHOW at the Knoxville Expo Center Aug. 20th and 21st!
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…
The Blue Angels are back as the Smoky Mountain Air Show returns to McGhee Tyson Airport September 10-11th!
2022 Big Kahuna Wing Festival
Sunday, September 4: 3pm-9pm