Category Archives: Local News

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Despite public outcry, the Knox County Commission voted Monday night to rezone more than 40 acres of farmland off Northshore and Harvey Road for residential use.The tract of land ...

A Roane County women is facing charges of abuse of a corpse in connection to the death of her newborn. Officers say they received reports that 34 year old Amanda Cooper had given birth to a baby Satur...

Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) One person is dead and another is flown to the hospital Sunday night after a multi-county police chase ends in a crash.Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Officials s...

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) On Sunday morning, Knoxville Police Department Chief Paul Noel announced the death of Officer Wisbens Antoine, a member of the 2023-B Basic Recruit Class.According to KPD, Antoine...

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Fire Department investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire early this morning at an East Knoxville Restaurant.KFD officials say crews were dispatched jus...

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A federal judge Friday grants a preliminary injunction in favor of Tennessee and Virginia in their fight against the NCAA."It is hereby ORDERED that, effective immediately,...

A wildfire in Campbell County has grown.Crews say the fire has grown and strong winds may have been a factor.At last check that fire burned 115 acres is 50% contained according to the Tennessee Divisi...

Morristown, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: In the latest update from the Morristown Police Department, Brayan Lopez was reportedly found safe Friday afternoon.ORIGINAL STORY: Investigators with the Morristown Poli...

Scott County, TN (WOKI) A former Scott County Sheriff's Office Deputy pleads guilty Thursday to an assault charge but will not see the inside of a jail cell.Officials with the Oneida Police Department...

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville historian and civil rights activist Robert 'Bob' Booker has died.Booker, considered a powerful voice not just in Knoxville but across the state, was an author, historian...