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The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a House Fire in East Knoxville
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an early morning house fire in East Knoxville.Crews called to Dandridge Avenue after the resident smelled an odor and discovered a fire in a storage room...
Aug 14, 2023
A Captain with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Retires Following Sexual Harassment Investigation
Photo courtesy of WVLTA captain with the Knox County Sheriff's Office retires following an investigation for sexual harassment.Captain Michael Evans was at a local restaurant with another officer in J...
Aug 11, 2023
Frazier’s Carpet One Scene of Single-Vehicle Accident
Frazier’s Carpet One on Western Avenue is scene of single-vehicle accident Thursday (WOKI)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Emergency personnel were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident Thursday ...
Aug 10, 2023
Body Found in Harriman, Investigation Underway
Harriman, TN (WOKI) The Roane County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body is found in Harriman.RCSO officials say the body was found Wednesday on a property along Davis Hollow Road in Harrim...
Aug 10, 2023
Federal Charges Pending Against the Man Accused of Stabbing Two People and “Car-Jacking” a Garbage Truck
The man accused of stabbing the driver of a garbage truck during a reported “car-jacking” is now facing federal charges.43-year-old, Shawn White was arrested in Sevier County after crashin...
Aug 10, 2023
District 3 Knox County Commissioner Calling for Help for Displaced Residents, Others Following EF2 Tornado
Storm damage in West Knox County (Courtesy: WVLT)Knox County, TN (WOKI) District 3 Knox County Commissioner Gina Oster is asking for the public’s help as neighborhoods in West Knox County , incl...
Aug 09, 2023
NWS Confirms Rare EF2 Tornado, First in 70 Years, Touches Down Monday in Knox County
Storm damage in West Knox County (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A rare EF2 tornado is to blame for severe damage Monday in West Knox County.The National Weather Service confirming an EF2 tornado...
Aug 08, 2023
West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitos in West Knoxville, Spraying Planned
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Spraying for mosquitos will occur after West Nile Virus is detected in West Knoxville.Knox County Health Department officials say roads in the West Hills neighborhood will be trea...
Aug 04, 2023
Police Seek Suspects Who Stole Tools from Knox County Maintenance Vehicles
Suspects accused of stealing power tools from Knox County maintenance vehicles on July 30. (Courtesy: Knoxville Police Department)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for hel...
Aug 04, 2023
A Knoxville Man is Convicted on Multiple Child Sex Charges
A federal jury convicts a Knoxville man on multiple child sex charges.Authorities say 67-year-old Glenn Glatz used a social media site to convince a 13-year-old and 14-year-old girl to send him pictur...
Aug 04, 2023
Who will have the deeper NCAA Tournament run this season, Vols or Lady Vols basketball?
Rick Barnes and Kim Caldwell / Credit: UT Athletics
Voting Ends: Apr 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM