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Hamblen County, TN (WOKI) A Hamblen County student has been charged after allegedly threatening to "shoot up the school" on the first full-day of classes.The Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office says...

Photo courtesy of WVLTKnox County District Attorney Charme Allen has convicted a gang member and previous convicted felon.In September of 2021, police say Demetruice Bennett was waving a handgun towar...

Photo courtesy of WVLTA man is arrested and facing charges, including three counts of attempted first-degree murder kidnapping and assault, after he attempted to force his way into a home with a chain...

Knox County Sheriff's Office, Knoxville Police respond near downtown bridges (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) With the assistance of our news partner WVLT, we are able to confirm that the K...

Photo courtesy of WVLT Some people at a North Knoxville apartment complex are fighting to stay in their homes after new management doubled the rent.Some of the tenants said they're preparing to b...

Photo courtesy of WVLTAuthorities are investigating a fire at Econo Lodge on Lovell Road.Rural Metro Fire crews called to the scene this morning and found heavy fire in a room on the first floor. Ever...

Photo courtesy of WVLTAn injured hiker is rescued the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.The Tennessee Army National Guard performed the emergency rescue near Inspiration Point along the Alum Cave tr...

Elizabeth Lea Laster, 28 (WCSO)Jonesborough, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville woman is arrested in Washington County for flashing inmates housed inside the Washington County Detention Center.Washington County Sh...

We now know the number of Knox County students who will be impacted by Tennessee’s new third grade retention law.Knox County school officials say 32 students will have to repeat third grade this...

(Pexels)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Recent lab reports confirm that West Nile Virus has been detected in Culex mosquitoes found in the Inskip area of Knoxville.The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the K...