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The Victim in a Deadly Drag Racing Accident on Magnolia Avenue is Identified
The victim from the fatal drag racing crash on Magnolia Avenue is identified.65 year-old Michael Williams of New Market died as a result of his injuries in Tuesday’s crash. His two grandchildren...
Jan 20, 2023
Drag Racing on Magnolia Avenue Results in Death of One, Critically Injures Two Children
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe investigation continues by Knoxville Police after two people reportedly drag racing two Dodge Chargers down Magnolia Avenue cause a multiple-vehicle accident that results in ...
Jan 18, 2023
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an East Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville fire.Crews responding to Vera Drive after a resident called yesterday (Monday) afternoon saying they tried to put out a fire in their h...
Jan 17, 2023
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an East Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville fire.Crews responding to Vera Drive after a resident called yesterday (Monday) afternoon saying they tried to put out a fire in their h...
Jan 17, 2023
Knoxville Police Officer Charged with Misdemeanor Theft After Reportedly Taking Items from Another Officer’s Locker
A Knoxville Police Department officer is charged and placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation into a theft.A KPD employee reported that several belongings, including some of ...
Jan 16, 2023
The Knox County District Attorney’s Office Get a Rape Conviction Against a Man who Assaulted a 9 year-old
Photo Courtesy of WVLTA man is convicted of raping a 9-year-old.Knox County district attorney Charme Allen’s office says Albert Thompkins Jr. was babysitting the victim at his home while she was...
Jan 13, 2023
A Rural King employee is dead after Halls shooting.
Courtesy of the KPDA Rural King employee is dead after Halls shooting.The Knox County Sheriff's Office said the suspect was trying to shoplift ammo and other items when he was approached by employees....
Dec 22, 2022
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a West Knoxville Apartment Fire
Four people are displaced following an early morning apartment fire in West Knoxville.The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating the fire at Woodview Terrace Apartments.No one was home at the time...
Dec 16, 2022
An Oliver Springs man is arrested and charged in murder of his wife.
An Oliver Springs man is arrested and charged in murder of his wife.Oliver Springs Police Department said they responded to a domestic situation that had the potential to get violent at a home.TBI sai...
Dec 12, 2022
The fugitive that was armed and dangerous on the loose on Friday is now in custody by Cocke County and State Authorities.
Courtesy of the Cocke County Sheriff’s OfficeThe fugitive that was armed and dangerous on the loose on Friday is now in custody by Cocke County and State Authorities.Authorities said the fugitiv...
Dec 09, 2022
