Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Police Identify Driver in Deadly Motorcycle Crash on Asheville Highway
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Knoxville police identify the driver in a deadly motorcycle crash Wednesday in East Knoxville.The crash happened in the 6400 block of Asheville Highway near Rich Road invo...
Apr 18, 2024
Police Identify Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Fountain City
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating and has identified the suspect in Wednesday’s fatal officer-involved shooting in Fountain City.Knoxville polic...
Apr 18, 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
CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Trader Joe’s Basil
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An herb sold at Trader Joe’s locations nationwide has been linked to a salmonella outbreak.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing a food safety alert T...
Apr 18, 2024
Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Find Suspects who Allegedly Stole Allergy Medicine from a Pharmacy
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to identify two suspects accused of stealing allergy medication.The two entered a business on Town and Country Boulevard in Knoxville and report...
Apr 18, 2024
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expanding Adaptive Ranger-Led Program
The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Catalyst Sports, Knox County, Kampgrounds of America Foundation, and Friends of the Smokies, is pleased to announce the expansion of...
Apr 18, 2024
TDOT Asking for Help to Reunite Lost Dog with Owner
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is asking Knoxville residents for help finding a lost dog's owner.The dog was found with a blue collar but no tags on I-75 South near Sharps Gap.The dog was ...
Apr 18, 2024
Zoo Knoxville asking for Tree Branch and Limb Donations for Some of Their Animals
Zoo Knoxville officials said they are accepting tree branches and limbs for donations for the animals.Anyone can donate branches, twigs and tender shoots to help feed the elephants and giraffes.Zoo of...
Apr 18, 2024
It’s Strawberry Season in Tennessee
It's time to Pick Tennessee Products and pick Tennessee strawberries. Strawberry season is underway. Most strawberry farms are planning to begin selling strawberries in mid-April.Check out the list of...
Apr 18, 2024
An Office at UT Medical Center Evacuated Due to Threat
An investigation is underway following a threat which caused the evacuation of an UT Medical Center office.Knoxville Police say the University Eye Specialists office was evacuated yesterday (Wednesday...
Apr 17, 2024
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