Category Archives: Local News Reel 2
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 sittin...
Apr 23, 2024
Rural Metro is Investigating a North Knoxville House Fire which Results in an Arrest
Rural Metro is investigating an early morning (Tuesday) fire in North Knox County which results in an arrest.Crews called to the 9100 block of Brock Road near Texas Valley Road and found a module home...
Apr 23, 2024
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 Crai...
Apr 22, 2024
A Firefighter is Injured Battling a South Knoxville Business Fire
This (Sunday) morning at 9:33 AM, Knox County 911 received a call from a passerby on Chapman Highway advising that Wheels Auto Sales at 6246 Chapman Highway appeared to be on fire. The caller advised ...
Apr 21, 2024
Eight Unclaimed Veterans to be Buried at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
Eight unclaimed veterans in East Tennessee will be buried at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.The majority of these unclaimed veterans were homeless and no family members were able to be contacted...
Apr 19, 2024
Man Sentenced for Second-Degree Murder in Overdose Death at Knox County Motel
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man convicted of second-degree murder in a woman's overdose death at a Knox County motel has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.The Knox County District Attorney&#...
Apr 18, 2024
Human Remains Found in Kingsport Identified as Missing Hawkins Co. Man
Sullivan County, TN (WOKI) Human remains found on a property in Kingsport earlier this month have been identified as a man missing since 2020.Kingsport Police Department officials report the remains f...
Apr 16, 2024
Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash in Hancock County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Hancock County.THP says 58-year-old Ronnie Kinsler’s pick-up truck had broken down in the southbound lane of Panther Creek Road Su...
Apr 16, 2024
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Bomb Threat at Gibbs High School
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A teen is arrested, and the Knox County Sheriff's Office is investigating following a bomb threat Monday afternoon at Gibbs High School.KCSO officials report the Bomb Unit and an ...
Apr 15, 2024
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting in Inskip
Knoxville Police are investigating a shooting in Inskip.It happened Saturday night in the 4200 block of 4204 Bruhin Road in a parking lot at Inskip Park.A man was taken to the hospital with serious in...
Apr 14, 2024
What's your interest level in Tennessee vs. Illinois in the Music City Bowl?
KNOXVILLE, TN – November 29, 2025 – Quarterback Joey Aguilar #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Elliot Walker/Tennessee Athletics
Voting Ends: Dec 30, 2025 | 9:00 PM