UPDATE (May 31): One week from a fire in the BirdVenture attraction at Anakeesta, the cause of the blaze is being released by investigators. The fire has been ruled an accident. Investigators say the fire was caused by “spontaneous combustion” from construction work on the owl house portion of the new area at the theme…… MORE
Roads in downtown Knoxville reopened following a deadly crash around 1:00 Wednesday afternoon. Knoxville Police Department officials report two cars and a KAT bus were involved in a crash on Henley Street. University of Tennessee officers saw an Infiniti sedan try to make a U-turn on the Henley Street Bridge but hit a KAT bus…… MORE
Rural Metro is investigating a house fire in East Knox County. It happened last night (Tuesday) in the 8100 block of Clay’s Corner. Crews found flames coming from the front of the home which suffered smoke and water damage. The resident made it out and several kittens and cats were rescued from the home. The…… MORE
If you have a teen driver, highway officials say now is the time to start talking with them about the dangers of being on the road. Officials say we’re officially in what’s known as the 100 deadliest days of the year. Triple A says from Memorial Day through Labor Day more teens are involved in…… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a rollover crash in North Knox County. One person was ejected from the car and taken to the hospital, their condition has not been released.Two other people suffered minor injuries in the crash which saw the vehicle flip several times last night (Tuesday) on Hill Road near Griffith…… MORE
Sevierville, TN (WVLT/WOKI) Boasting 74-thousand square feet, over 100 gas pumps, and one friendly beaver with all the trappings, Buc-ee’s Sevierville location is tentatively set to open on June 26. The long-awaited travel center is part of I-40′s Exit 407: The Gateway to Adventure. Included in that project is an entertainment and shopping district, a…… MORE
The Safe Haven Baby Box installed at the Knoxville Fire Department Station number 17 on Western Avenue has been used for the first time. KFD officials say a healthy baby boy was surrendered early Saturday morning. A “Baby Box Alert” went out and the station crew of three immediately went to the box and found…… MORE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say a Jonesborough woman has been indicted after she reportedly stole thousands from the church where she worked. In Aug. 2022, TBI agents started to investigate a report of theft involving Ashlee White, a former employee of Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City. TBI says White used the church’s credit…… MORE
UPDATE: NewsTalk 98.7 (WOKI) is learning more now about a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon (5/29) at Victor Ashe Park on Bradshaw Road. Knoxville Police Department officials say the shooting was the result of a “transaction” turned robbery. KPD reports the gunshot victim arranged to make a transaction with two other individuals in the park…… MORE
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find a missing Knoxville teen. 15 year-old Tashawn Lambert was last seen by his Dad on May 23rd who believes his son could be staying with a friend on Alliance Drive. He attended Gresham Middle School. If you have any information, you are asked to call…… MORE
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Aerosmith: Peace Out- The Farewell Tour, 50th Anniversary of Aerosmith, Celebrating a Lifetime of Hits- Tickets on sale Friday, May 5th at 10am through ticketmaster.com.
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