Execution date set for Christa Pike, convicted of brutal stabbing murder in Knoxville
The State of Tennessee has set the execution date for Christa Pike, who was convicted of brutally stabbing and killing a fellow Knoxville Job Corps worker in 1995.
Man arrested after vehicle repo worker assaulted at Alcoa Walmart
ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — A Wisconsin man is facing charges after a vehicle repossession worker was reportedly assaulted in Alcoa on Thursday. According to an incident report from the Alcoa Police Department, Boubacar Diomande, 41, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is facing charges of carjacking, vandalism and assault, as well as...
Nonprofit, officials celebrate 1 million lbs. of trash removed from Tennessee River
At a press conference held Wednesday at the riverfront park, Volunteer Landing, in Knoxville, Tenn., Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful® (KTnRB) announced alongside local, state, and federal officials that their volunteers will reach this month the milestone of 1 million lbs. of trash removed from the Tennessee River...
Northbound lanes on Alcoa Highway to close October 4 for rock removal in Knox...
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) should be aware of a full northbound lane closure beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, between John Sevier Highway (State Route 168) and the University of Tennessee Medical Center. The closure is required for contractors to...
Emergency drill to be held at Dow Chemical on Dale Avenue in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you notice police cars and fire trucks on Dale Avenue on Thursday, there is no need to panic. The Knoxville Police Department and other agencies plan to conduct a full-scale emergency preparedness at Dow Chemical on Thursday. The drill will simulate a “chemical incident” on Dow’s...
Knox County Schools discuss changing Gifted and Talented policy after federal funding freeze
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Knox County Schools Board of Education is set to discuss policy changes to the Gifted and Talented program on Monday at a regularly scheduled board meeting. Those changes include deleting sections referring to Gifted and Talented Coaches, positions that were cut during a federal...
Jury impaneled for second-degree murder, vehicular homicide trial
Was a fatal 2022 motor vehicle accident the result of an unfortunate lapse in judgement possibly exacerbated by substance abuse issues, or the inevitable conclusion to a series of reckless and dangerous actions? A jury of 61-year-old Derek Geary’s peers will ultimately decide this week whether the Maryville resident...
Knox County welcomes new Safe Haven Baby Box at Karns Fire Department, marking the...
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — There is a new Safe Haven Baby Box in Knox County, bringing the total to three in the county and 24 in the state. This one is at the Karns Fire Department on Campbell Station Road. State Rep. Jason Zachary was at the dedication ceremony on Tuesday afternoon and gave thanks to the firefighters.
UCLA’s Latest Move Makes Nico Iamaleava’s Tennessee Transfer Look Even Worse
As the days continue to pass, Nico Iamaleava’s decision to leave the University of Tennessee for UCLA seems worse than the last. The Bruins are one of four teams in the FBS still without a win, dropping to 0-4 after their 17-14 loss to Northwestern in Week 4. If that wasn’t obvious enough, the Bruins’ latest move...
Tennessee’s Lake State Park Near Knoxville Is An Outdoor Lover’s Paradise To Hike, Paddle,...
If there's one thing Tennessee can take pride in, it's the state parks. Whether you've been planning to take a dip in the award-winning swimming hole at Cummins Falls State Park or embark on a road trip to see three different ones with charming trails, you'll never run out of outdoor adventures here. Not too far from...
