Category Archives: Local News

SCSO Searching for Missing 46-year-old Man from Sevier County

SCSO Searching for Missing 46-year-old Man from Sevier County

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing Sevierville man. SCSO officials say 46-year-old James McGill was last seen in the area of Pleasant Hill Road on March 13 wearing blue pants, work boots, a hat and an unknown shirt. McGill is described as 6′ 1″ tall, 195…MORE

A Morristown Company is Ordered to Pay Penalties in Child Labor Case

The U.S. Department of Labor said a federal consent judgement has been obtained that requires a Morristown company to stop employing children and to follow federal labor laws. The judgement comes after the Department of Labor found several children employed in dangerous jobs at Tuff Torq, a manufacturer of outdoor power equipment components for several…MORE

An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut

An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut

An investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Farragut. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a dump truck crashed on Kingston Pike near Amesbury Road on Monday. THP says the dump truck driver crossed four lanes of traffic on Kingston Pike, went off the road and across Amesbury Road where it hit another car. The…MORE

Blount County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Help Finding Missing Woman

Blount County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Help Finding Missing Woman

Maryville, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing woman. BCSO officials say 56-year-old Barbara Ann Clarke, of Walland, was reported missing on Saturday, March 23 after her family and neighbors had not seen or spoken to her since early that morning. Clarke is described as 5′11″ tall and…MORE

One Person Dead after Knox County Crash

One Person Dead after Knox County Crash

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Charges are pending against the driver and an investigation is launched following a deadly-single car crash Sunday near Chapman Highway. Knox County Sheriff’s Office officials say the crash happened at 231 Tipton Station Road. They say the driver was heading eastbound when they lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a utility…MORE

Downed Trees Close Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads

Downed Trees Close Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Most roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed Tuesday following an overnight high wind event. Park officials say wind gusts peaked at 85 mph in the park during the early morning hours Tuesday causing downed trees across roads and trails. They add that crews are working to clear them and…MORE

Fire Crews Called to North Knoxville House Fire

Fire Crews Called to North Knoxville House Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a house fire in north Knoxville Tuesday morning. Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the fire on Crest Park Road after the home owner called and said she returned home to find black smoke coming from the front door. Two adults and a dog lived in…MORE