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
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Steel Magnolias, The Muppet Movie and more are returning to the big screen this summer as part of Fathom’s Big Screen Classics series. Starting Sunday, May 5, for a two-day run, movie-goers will be able to catch Sally Field, Julia Roberts and, of course, Dolly Parton in Steel Magnolias as part of…… MORE
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) A Sevier County teacher is arrested and charged with multiple child sex crimes. Sevier County Schools says 32-year-old Nathan McKinley Maples was placed on indefinite suspension in February pending the results of this investigation. Administrators say they learned from a parent that Maples may have been engaged in inappropriate activity with a…… MORE
A nurse facing possible jail time is set to be arraigned in court this morning. Police say she stole medication from her patient in Jefferson County. The patient says her nurse, Sally Hensley took more than a dozen hydrocodone pills from her. Hensley faces several charges including neglect of an elderly or vulnerable adult. The…… MORE
The University of Tennessee Police Department is asking for help to find a missing 17 year-old. Samuel Chugg was last seen yesterday (Thursday) leaving his West Knoxville home in a silver Toyota Yaris. He was may have been spotted around 7:45 yesterday morning near the 2200 block of Cumberland Avenue heading toward campus where he…… MORE
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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!
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!
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.
Aerosmith: Peace Out- The Farewell Tour, 50th Anniversary of Aerosmith, Celebrating a Lifetime of Hits- Tickets on sale Friday, April 12th through ticketmaster.com.