Hancock County, TN (WOKI) Sheriff’s deputies from two counties collaborate to recover thousands of dollars worth of tools belonging to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Officials with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office say around $7,000 worth of stolen tools belonging to the TVA were found on December 5th. The tools had been stolen from some property…… MORE
The 55th Annual Nativity Pageant of Knoxville begins this weekend. It will be tomorrow and Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Civic Coliseum and on Monday at 7 p.m. The one-hour performance starts in darkness; please arrive early to avoid searching for seats in the dark. Special music will begin 30 minutes prior to the…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal crash on I-40 West. It happened yesterday (Thursday) afternoon near West Hills. Police say a Nissan SUV that was traveling eastbound on I-40 lost a tire which went over the divider wall and struck another Nissan SUV going west and that tire went through the windshield and struck the…… MORE
A plane which took off from Downtown Island Home Airport crashes in Giles County, killing a Knoxville woman and her Dad who were the only ones on-board the single-engine airplane. Jenny and James Blalock were killed when their plane went down near Pulaski near the Marshall County line. The Federal Aviation Administration says contact was…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville nurse’s death in September is now being investigated as a homicide. Knoxville Police Department officials say detectives were notified Wednesday, December 6 by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center that the death of 61 year-old Janice Allison of Knoxville had been classified as a homicide. Police report that on September…… MORE
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a Sevier County 6-year-old. TBI officials say 6-year-old Elizabeth Ledford is 4′6″ tall and weighs 60 pounds with red hair and blue eyes. They say she may be traveling in a blue 2009 Nissan Versa with Washington State Tag…… MORE
Maryville, TN (WOKI) A Maryville man is in custody after leading officers on a 120 mile-per-hour chase Tuesday in a rented Maserati. Twenty-seven year-old Isaiah Hearn was driving the car on I-40 near Papermill Drive in Knoxville. Police say he was driving at “excessive speeds” and swerving in and out of traffic. Initially, police thought…… MORE
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Fire Investigators say the fatal fire on Tyler Jacobs Way in the Forest Ridge Apartment Community was intentionally started. Crews were called to the scene on November 15th and investigators have determined the suspect and victim are the same, 37 year-old Michael Pelletier so no charges will be filed in the…… MORE
Police in Oliver Springs are asking for help to find a missing teen. 14-year-old Alexis Cox was last seen yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon on Johnson Road. If you have seen her or know anything you are asked to call the Oliver Springs Police Department at 865-435-7274.… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men suspected of robbing a USPS truck Wednesday morning are on the loose. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded around 10:00 a.m. to the 2200 block of Dandridge Avenue when a call came in that a USPS worker had been robbed at gunpoint. They say one of the men had…… MORE
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Congrats to Kent Hatfield! He won a two night stay for four people at Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, plus tickets to the ICE! exhibit and other attractions that Gaylord has to offer. Each qualifier will also won a $25 gift pack from Uncle Butch’s Fudge and a free car pass to the Muddy Creek Christmas Lights at Loco Drive Inn.
Beginning on Monday, Dec. 4th through Tuesday, Dec. 19th it’s NewsTalk 98.7’s 12 Days of Textmas! Just listen to The Phil Show for the “Holiday Keyword” to text to 865-656-8255 by 5pm each day. One winner will be selected for each day and you could win great prizes!
Each holiday season with the help of compassionate donors, YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is able to provide gifts for all our clients. Join us in spreading joy by donating towards our holiday gift drive.
Get ready to usher in the holiday season with the enchanting Christmas Extravaganza at the Loco Drive in Movie theater, presented by Muddy Creek Christmas.This spectacular event promises to be an unforgettable evening of fun, lights, movies, and giving back to the community.
The Best Thing About Christmas (Musical) is coming to the Bijou Theatre for two nights this December! Don’t miss this spectacular production Dec. 19th and 20th!