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One Dead after ‘Serious’ Crash on Loves Creek, Knoxville Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal, single-vehicle crash that happened Friday morning at Buffat Mill Road and Loves Creek.KPD says the crash happened around ...
Aug 16, 2024
Racing Legend Scott Bloomquist Likely Dead in Hawkins County Plane Crash, Sheriff’s Office says
Moorseburg, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An investigation is underway after a plane believed to be piloted by an East Tennessee racing legend crashed Thursday morning in Hawkins County.The crash happened around 8...
Aug 16, 2024
Knoxville Husband and Wife Arrested for Fraud, Money Laundering, Department of Justice Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville husband and wife have been arrested on charges of wire fraud, money laundering and tax offenses.The United States Department of Justice said a federal grand jury retur...
Aug 15, 2024
Knoxville Police Investigating after Man Found Dead Along Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating after a man is found dead on Chapman Highway.KPD says officers found the man Tuesday afternoon "slumped over the rear of his truck" in front of ...
Aug 14, 2024
Tennessee child dies in hot car: Report says man forgot to drop infant off at babysitter’s
An Athens father is facing multiple charges including reckless homicide after his young daughter was left in a hot car in Hamilton County for hours Monday and died.Authorities say the father, Timothy ...
Aug 14, 2024
UT ‘Preserving’ Neyland Stadium’s Name with Pilot Partnership
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee is "preserving" Neyland Stadium's name through a partnership with Pilot Flying J.University of Tennessee Athletics making the announcement Tuesday morn...
Aug 13, 2024
Knoxville Bank Robbery Suspect Detained, Charges Pending, Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The FBI and Knoxville authorities are investigating a bank robbery that happened on Monday, August 12.Authorities say the robbery happened at the Truist Bank at 4931 Kingston Pike...
Aug 13, 2024
‘Armed and Dangerous’ Man Captured in Loudon County, Sheriff’s Office Says
Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) An armed and dangerous man has been taken into custody and a school lockdown lifted Monday morning in Loudon County.Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office say C...
Aug 12, 2024
Police Identify Person of Interest after Knox County Student Hit
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has identified a person of interest after a student was involved in a hit-and-run Thursday, August 8.KCSO says the student, a 16-year-old gi...
Aug 12, 2024
KPD: One Dead, Dog Missing after Late Night Crash on I-40 East
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: One man is dead and his dog is missing following a crash late Thursday night on I-40 East.KPD officials say officers responded to the interstate between Midway Road and St...
Aug 09, 2024
