Would you know how to spot the warning signs of sexual abuse against children. Experts want to educate parents after a recently filed civil lawsuit made allegations of sexual abuse at an East Tennessee cheer gym. It accused staff at Premier Athletics in Knoxville of wrongdoing and alleged a coach sexually exploited and abused two…… MORE
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally and Speaker Cameron Sexton announced a decisive step to accelerate the hiring process for 25 additional forensic lab positions at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Taking this action ahead of the regular budget process will expedite the TBI’s efforts to expand testing capacity and reduce the turnaround…… MORE
Knoxville Police are continuing their investigation after finding a 16 year-old boy shot to death at Big Oaks Apartments. WVLT reporting charges are on the way for a 16-year-old boy they believe shot and killed the boy found at the Middlebrook Pike apartment yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. They say private armed guards are hired to patrol…… MORE
Hurricane Ian, now a Tropical Storm, is prompting the AABB Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism to ask eligible individuals in unaffected areas throughout the United States to schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible. If you are interested in donating you can go to, where to…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire in the Fort Sanders area. Crews called to the 1200 block of Forest Avenue. The house was fully involved with flames coming through the attic. The home is a total loss and was reportedly vacant. No injuries have been reported.… MORE
Airmen from the 14th Air Refueling Wing based in Louisville are heading to Florida today to help clear roadways and help pick up debris. Governor Bill Lee authorized the deployment of 1,200 Soldiers and Airmen from the Tennessee National Guard to support the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Ian. This is a joint effort…… MORE
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee releasing a nationwide Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) recruitment video and renewed efforts to welcome out of state law enforcement officers to Tennessee. In the video, titled “Join THP 2.0,” Troopers Da’Juan Clark of New Mexico and Louis Celaya of California share their experience moving to Tennessee to join the THP in 2022. Clark…… MORE
A University of Tennessee Cheerleader is off the team after being named in a Tennessee lawsuit in the ongoing national athlete abuse scandal surrounding Memphis-based Varsity Spirit. Tennessee-based Premier Athletics and athlete and coach Dominick Frizzell, the UT cheerleader, named in the suit which alleges that inappropriate behavior, such as the sending of messages and…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire department is investigating a West Knoxville house fire which they quickly put out. It happened yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at 7713 Red Bay Way.Crews found smoke coming from the attic of a single-story home. Firefighters quickly gained access to the attic space and were able to knock the fire down within the first…… MORE
An elderly woman trapped by fire in an upstairs apartment is rescued by two officers with the Tazewell Police Department. The fire at Colonial Manor Apartments on Coffey Street yesterday (Monday) afternoon left the woman trapped in a second floor apartment. Officers Jacob Melton and Dylan Browning started evacuating were able to find and rescue…… MORE
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October 1st and 2nd, 2022 Lumberjack Feud is hosting its first-annual Rib Fest presented by Sugarlands Distilling Co. The weekend-long festival will be fun for the whole family with fresh ribs from local vendors, games, inflatables, live music, and an authentic lumberjack competition.
Are you a High School or College Student that needs service hours? Know someone who is? Join or start an XHunger club today and check out the list of events this season!
CRAIG FERGUSON – THE FANCY RASCAL TOUR FRIDAY, OCT 14, 2022 AT THE BIJOU!
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…