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Middlesboro PD Releases ‘Significant Development’ in Death of Elena Hembree
Middlesboro, KY (WOKI) The Middlesboro Kentucky Police Department says there is a "significant development" in the death of 17-month-old Elena Hembree.The MPD says an extensive investigation and a DNA...
Mar 21, 2024
More Human Remains are Found in Monroe County and are Believed to be Luke Butler
Since Luke Michael Butler went missing in October 2019, investigators and family members have been searching for answers surrounding his disappearance.In 2022, Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones said t...
Mar 20, 2024
The City of Oak Ridge is Seeking Public Comments to Create a Downtown for Oak Ridge
The City of Oak Ridge is in the early stages of trying to develop a portion of land that could be the future downtown.City leaders are hoping to develop a corridor on Wilson Street that would serve as...
Mar 18, 2024
A Man is Arrested and Charged with Animal Cruelty in Cocke County
A man is arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty.The Cocke County Sheriff's Office arrested 66 year-old Michael Miller following an animal cruelty complaint Saturday after finding several ...
Mar 18, 2024
University of Tennessee Medical Center Warns of Scam Calls Asking for Money
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee Medical Center is warning of scam calls claiming to come from the hospital and asking for money.According to UTMC spokespersons, the calls ask for mone...
Mar 15, 2024
The Knoxville Fire Department says Lightning Caused a South Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department says a lightning strike is to blame for a South Knoxville house fire this morning (Friday).A neighbor of 301 Lindy Road called Knox County 911 and reported that their nei...
Mar 15, 2024
Greeneville Assistant Police Chief Acquitted of Domestic Violence Charge
Greeneville, TN (WOKI) The assistant police chief in Greeneville is back on duty after being acquitted in a 2022 assault.Greeneville Police Department officials announcing Thursday, March 14 that Assi...
Mar 14, 2024
Knoxville Receives Almost $43 Million from Feds to Reconnect Communities
The City of Knoxville and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC) have been awarded a $42.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement...
Mar 14, 2024
An Asheville Woman Loses Priceless Bracelet at Zoo Knoxville Which Contains Sister’s Ashes
For the last two years, Jody Turnip has worn a bracelet to honor the life of their sister Taylor, who passed away.Originally from Asheville, Turnip was in Knoxville over the weekend and went to Zoo Kn...
Mar 13, 2024
Knoxville Man Indicted in Mother’s Death, Blount County Court Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man has been indicted in the death of his mother, who was found dead in Blount County in September of 2023.Officials with Blount County Circuit Court say 25-year-old Z...
Mar 12, 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