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Stolen Car Crash on Broadway Briefly Locks Down Knoxville Middle School

Stolen Car Crash on Broadway Briefly Locks Down Knoxville Middle School

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville middle school was placed on lockdown briefly Tuesday morning as Knoxville police investigated a crash involving a stolen car. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers reportedly spotted the car and tried to stop it around 11:30 a.m. before the driver sped away, crashing in the parking lot of the Shoney’s…MORE

Knoxville Fire Department Crews Respond to a Gas Leak at Sam’s Club

Knoxville Fire Department Crews Respond to a Gas Leak at Sam’s Club

At 8:03 AM, The Knox County Emergency Communications District received a call for several individuals, approximately 6],  who were sick inside the Sam’s Club East building. Upon arrival, KFD discovered several persons working inside the Sam’s Club had become nauseous in the last hour. These individuals were showing signs and symptoms of Carbon monoxide poisoning.…MORE

Fatal Hit-and-Run on Chapman Highway

Fatal Hit-and-Run on Chapman Highway

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating an overnight fatal, hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. At around 1:40 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the reported hit-and-run on Chapman Highway at Fort Avenue, just south of the Henley Street Bridge. Officers arrived on scene and found the victim in the…MORE

Loaded Firearms, Cash Seized in Knoxville Traffic Stop

Loaded Firearms, Cash Seized in Knoxville Traffic Stop

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men are facing charges after Knoxville Police find firearms in a car during a traffic stop early Wednesday morning. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers stopped a car around 12:20 a.m. after witnessing a traffic violation at the intersection of Kenner Avenue and McConnell Street. While searching the car, officers found…MORE

A Controversial Bill Passes the House and Awaits Governor Bill Lee’s Signature

A Controversial Bill Passes the House and Awaits Governor Bill Lee’s Signature

The Tennessee House of Representatives passes a controversial bill that will allow teachers to be armed with a concealed handgun in schools.  The bill, which passed today (Tuesday), is sitting on Governor Bill Lee’s desk. There have been protest from teachers, parents and lawmakers opposed to the bill at the Capital this week and one teacher was…MORE

Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In, Knoxville Police Say

Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In, Knoxville Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A suspect wanted for attempted murder following a shooting Saturday at an apartment complex has turned himself in. Knoxville Police Department officials say 27-year-old Jevess Craigmire turned himself in Monday afternoon at the Public Safety Complex. Craigmire is facing several charges, including attempted first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery, stemming from a…MORE