Sevier County, TN (WOKI) Labeled a “suspicious” fire by Sevier County Fire and Rescue, several agencies are investigating after a camper caught fire Sunday near Little Cove Church Road. Officials say the fire caused significant damage to the camper, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying any leads or witnesses that may…… MORE
MONROE COUNTY (WOKI) – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now former corrections officer. On December 20, 2022, at the request of then 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI agents began investigating numerous allegations of official misconduct involving Monroe County jail employees and…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday received what representatives called a “suspicious package.” Through a news release, KCSO Communications officials say staff found the package in the office’s Human Resources Division and called the Knoxville Fire Department. “The KFD Fire/Hazmat team arrived promptly and conducted a thorough investigation,” KCSO Communications Director Kimberly…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating after a car hit a person before crashing into a home. The crash happened in the 4200 block of Holston Drive yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon when the driver’s “booted foot” got stuck on the gas. KPD says the driver, unable to stop the car, hit a pedestrian and crashed into the home.…… MORE
A Putnam County man has died during a boating incident at Chickamauga. On Sunday, Officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and other local authorities responded to a call and say 21-year-old Austin Sigh of Monterey entered the water to help load a 16-foot cabin cruiser. As he was helping, TWRA says he died due to…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs this morning unveiled his proposed spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, a budget that fully funds the school system’s request, covers upgrades in the Sheriff’s Office, and improves roads and parks. Also, as long promised, Mayor Jacobs’ proposed budget does NOT call for a property tax…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI)– KUB is committed to providing safe, high-quality drinking water to the community. As part of Drinking Water Week, KUB is pleased to share its 2024 Water Quality Report. The Water Quality Report details KUB’s water quality record, stringent monitoring and testing, and the maintenance of its water system. The report also informs the…… MORE
Friday evening at approximately 5:19 PM the Knox County Emergency Communications District received a phone call for smoke coming from the roof of 129 S. Central Street. They caller advised the fire appeared to be all on the roof area of the building. On arrival of the first Knoxville Fire Department engine company smoke was…… MORE
An FBI raid in Powell has lead to charges for a Knoxville man who reportedly teamed up with a Michigan man to solicit nude images of minors online. The raid happened on April 30 in the 7600 block of Cedar Crest Drive. The FBI said at the time they were “conducting court-authorized activity” which ended…… MORE
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) is set to begin the next major demolition project at the Y-12 National Security Complex. On Wednesday, OREM said it and UCOR, a contractor, are preparing to begin demolishing the Beta-1 building, which was built in 1944 as part of the Manhattan…… MORE
