An investigation is underway after a Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputy attempted to stop a car on Chapman Highway for a traffic violation when the suspect fled and crashed into a South Knoxville business. It happened last night (Sunday), in the 6200 block of Chapman Highway at the former Kay’s Ice Cream. The driver, who…… MORE
Four people are charged in connection to a Knoxville woman’s death in what police say was a heinous crime. Knoxville Police say the four are charged in connection to 22-year-old Danishka Sibaja Mejia death at her home on Gilbert Lane in South Knoxville on April 5th. Latawyne Osborne, his mother, Angela Greenburg, Marquis Ellis and…… MORE
Eight unclaimed veterans in East Tennessee will be buried at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. The majority of these unclaimed veterans were homeless and no family members were able to be contacted. Each of these eight men will receive full military honors including a procession, flag presentation, and burial at the cemetery. he services will take place…… MORE
Knoxville Police are searching for a man who assaulted multiple residents at an East Knoxville community. The man, who goes by the name Snoop, assaulted a resident at Isabella Towers on April 3rd, and two others on April 11th,. He is believed to be is around 6′3″ and between 170-190 pounds. We have his photo…… MORE
Morristown Police are investigating a deadly train crash. Officials say a 32-year-old man was hit last night (Thursday) near the South Henry Street crossing.… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Knoxville police identify the driver in a deadly motorcycle crash Wednesday in East Knoxville. The crash happened in the 6400 block of Asheville Highway near Rich Road involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The man driving the motorcycle, 31-year-old Bradley Evans of Maryville, was pronounced dead at the scene. Based on…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating and has identified the suspect in Wednesday’s fatal officer-involved shooting in Fountain City. Knoxville police responded to a disturbance in the 5300 Block of North Broadway at the Exxon gas station where investigators say 41-year-old William Charles McBride Jr. was “allegedly acting erratically and…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man convicted of second-degree murder in a woman’s overdose death at a Knox County motel has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison. The Knox County District Attorney’s Office sharing that52-year-old Wesley Allen Lacey was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison in the overdose death of a woman…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An herb sold at Trader Joe’s locations nationwide has been linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing a food safety alert Thursday for contaminated basil distributed by Infinite Herbs and sold at Trader Joe’s stores in Washington and 29 states, including Tennessee and Kentucky. According…… MORE
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to identify two suspects accused of stealing allergy medication. The two entered a business on Town and Country Boulevard in Knoxville and reportedly stole over 29 boxes of allergy medicine from the pharmacy. They were seen leaving in a silver mini van. We have their photos…… MORE
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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!
Cendrillon presented by the Knoxville Opera at the Bijou Theatre May 3rd, 4th & 5th!
Soaky Mountain Waterpark officials today announced its 50-acre waterpark, located at 175 Gists Creek Road, will officially open for the 2024 season on May 11 and 12, and then daily starting May 17.
Check out the nearly 2,000 street rods, customs, muscle cars, and more than 600 exhibitors and swappers at Chilhowee Park as the National Street Rod Association presents its Annual Street Rod Nationals South.
Aerosmith: Peace Out- The Farewell Tour, 50th Anniversary of Aerosmith, Celebrating a Lifetime of Hits- Tickets on sale Friday, April 12th through ticketmaster.com.