Knoxville, TN (WOKI) After a months-long investigation, a Knoxville man is indicted on murder charges in connection to a deadly East Knoxville shooting last fall. Knoxville Police Department officials announcing that 33-year-old Thomas Solomon has been indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury for second-degree murder, among other charges, in connection to the murder of…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs Monday unveiled his proposed spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget fully funds the school system’s request, covers upgrades in the Sheriff’s Office, and improves roads and parks and does not call for a property tax increase. Mayor Jacobs says we have not raised taxes…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a North Knoxville house fire Monday morning. Knoxville Fire Department crews responding around 11:30 to a report of a house fire in the 2000 block of Cedar Lane found smoke coming from the front of the home. KFD officials say crews were met with a very heavy…… MORE
An investigation is underway by the Tennessee Highway Patrol after a woman dies after being hit by a car in Greene County. THP says a car was traveling North on 11E, Andrew Johnson Highway, in Greeneville Thursday night when 68-year-old Kathy Lane was crossing the highway at the intersection of Kingsley Avenue. She reportedly “walked…… MORE
A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a SilverAlert on behalf of the White County Sheriff’s Office. 64 year-old Roy Whited has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance. He was last seen on May 3rd near Lovejoy Road in Sparta, wearing a beige shirt and cowboy boots. Anyone…… MORE
A woman is facing charges after police say she crashed into a Mexican restaurant on North Broadway and injured an employee. Knoxville Police responded to a reported hit-and-run involving a car at 2526 North Broadway on Saturday night andsay that 25-year-old Baleigh Bates drove into the restaurant and injured an employee before driving away. Officers…… MORE
The Kingston Police Department is asking for information related to a string of car burglaries. The break-ins happening in the areas of First Street, Roane Street and Spencer Street. The car pictured above is the vehicle suspected in these burglaries. Anyone with information or who sees any suspicious activity is asked to call 911 immediately.…… MORE
A missing University of Tennessee student is found safe. 17 year-old Samuel Chugg was reported missing on Friday. UT Police say he was found today (Sunday).… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 5/3: The Knoxville Police Department has identified the officers involved in a fatal shooting on April 27 in West Knoxville. KPD says officers Hunter Powers and Cayden Riddle responded to reports of a domestic situation at a home in the 4700 block of Santala Drive involving 25-year-old Jamauri Griffin who had…… MORE
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a coalition of 21 states on Wednesday in a lawsuit opposing a new rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would prevent law-abiding Americans from privately selling firearms. “The epidemic of violent crime means every level of government needs to work together to keep…… MORE
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Second Harvest’s annual Pack the Bag fundraiser is finally here! For 14 days, they’ll be working to feed the 14,395 children currently participating in the Food for Kids Program.
Live Nation Presents Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind, & Fire: Sing A Song All Night Long Thursday, May 23 Food City Center at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tickets on sale Friday, January 19 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com.
99.1 The Sports Animal is proud to present the 3rd Annual Sports Animal SportsFest on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at Knoxville Expo Center!
Get ready for Live Nation’s Concert Week, On Sale May 8-14! $25 concert and comedy tickets to over 5,000 shows — that’s up to 75% off!
NewsTalk 98.7 is teaming up with McLain’s Painting Service to help “Paint It Forward” this spring. Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams!