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An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Anderson County
An investigation is underway following an early morning fatal multi-vehicle crash on Clinton Highway in Anderson County which closed the road for hours.Tennessee Highway Patrol confirming a motorcycli...
Jul 27, 2023
Maryville Pike to Close Temporarily for Overpass Repairs
(Pexels)Knox County, TN (WOKI) Drivers who use Maryville Pike will need to find an alternate route for a few days as a portion of the road will be closed for overpass repairs.The Tennessee Department ...
Jul 26, 2023
Oak Ridge Police, TBI Investigating Shooting
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation continues into Saturday’s shooting death in Oak Ridge.Oak Ridge Police Department officials say officers responded to S. Benedict Avenue around 10:30 p.m. t...
Jul 26, 2023
TBI Issues Silver Alert for Missing East Tennessee Man
John Hammond, 82 (TBI)Sullivan County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert Tuesday for a man missing out of Sullivan County.TBI officials say 82 year-old John Hammond...
Jul 25, 2023
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a Northeast Knoxville Fire Which Severely Damages Home
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire in Northeast Knoxville that destroys the home.Crews called to Valley View Drive yesterday evening and found the home fully engulfed in flame...
Jul 25, 2023
TWRA is Investigating the 18th Boating Fatality which Involves a Child
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating the 18th boating fatality on Tennessee's waters which involves a child.It happened Saturday night on Norris Lake when a 1...
Jul 24, 2023
UT, DICK’S House of Sport Collaborate to Launch New T-Shirt at Exclusive Event
The University of Tennessee and DICK'S House of Sport prepare to release a new Volunteers fan tee shirt for the 2023 season. (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee and DICK'S...
Jul 21, 2023
Drug Bust Results in Arrest of Three People by Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies on Multiple Charges
Photo courtesy of WVLTThree people are in custody after a drug bust by the Knox County Sheriff's Office in West Knoxville.Deputies went to a home on Roundtree Road and found over 100 pounds of drugs, ...
Jul 21, 2023
Over 14 Dogs Found in ‘Abhorrent’ Conditions in Sevierville Mobile Home, Two Arrested
Norman Miller, 57, and Angela Miller, 61 (SPD)Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A Sevierville couple is facing animal cruelty charges after police find more than 14 dogs Wednesday living in what officials say we...
Jul 20, 2023
Former Firefighter Arrested in Connection to Theft of Equipment from New Market Fire and Rescue Station
Photo courtesy of WVLTA former firefighter is arrested for stealing over $60,000 of equipment from a fire engine and tanker at the New Market Fire and Rescue Station #2 in Strawberry Plains.Three peop...
Jul 20, 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