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313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Describing their findings as “staggering,” detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division make a big drug bust Tuesday in Knox County.KCSO o...
Mar 06, 2025
TDOT Plans to Start Major Road Project at I-75 and Emory Road this Year
A major road project is set to get underway in North Knox County in August.The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the project in Powell to help alleviate traffic on Emory Road at I-75.They ar...
Jan 28, 2025
An Investigation is Underway after a Fire Damages an East Knox County Home
An investigation is underway following a house fire in East Knox County.Rural Metro Fire were called to the 9300 block of Mascot Road yesterday (Sunday) morning and found a large 2 story home with fir...
Jan 26, 2025
Monroe County Deputy Shot While Serving Warrant, Sheriff Says
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is recovering after being shot Sunday afternoon while attempting to serve a search warrant.MCSO officials say crews resp...
Dec 30, 2024
Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Jacksboro Pike House Fire
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) No one is injured but a home suffers significant damage following a house fire late Monday morning.Knoxville Fire Department crews responded to the home in the 5500 block of Jacks...
Dec 24, 2024
Union County Man Charged after Shooting Person at Walmart in Halls
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Union County man is charged after shooting a person Friday at a Walmart in Halls.According to charging documents, four men who knew each other were arguing inside the store.The ...
Dec 23, 2024
One Dead after Knoxville House Fire, KFD Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) One person is dead after a house fire early this morning on Pilleaux Drive in North Knoxville.Knoxville Fire Department officials say the call came in around 6:00 a.m.They say res...
Dec 20, 2024
Knoxville Man Convicted of Murder after Shooting Roommate over Argument about Dog, DA Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knox County man is facing prison time following a second degree murder conviction.A jury found 35-year-old Stefen White guilty in the shooting death of his roommate about a year...
Dec 19, 2024
Former Sevier County Golf Coach Pleads Guilty to Statutory Rape
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A former Sevier County golf coach who worked at Northview Academy in Kodak pleaded guilty to multiple counts of statutory rape.Jennifer Paige Blanchard was arrested in November ...
Dec 18, 2024
Knoxville Pastor on Leave after ‘Boundary Violation’ Accusations, Diocese Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A pastor with the Knoxville Diocese has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of "boundary violations."Father Joseph Reed is a Knoxville native and the pastor fo...
Dec 16, 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