Category Archives: Local News

Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett Falls Victim to Swatting Incident

Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett Falls Victim to Swatting Incident

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the home of United States Representative Tim Burchett over the weekend. Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office told WVLT News that they did not have a report on hand but do know Sheriff Tom Spangler sent patrol deputies to the house of Burchett (TN-02) after elected officials received…MORE

The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a West Knoxville House Fire

The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a West Knoxville House Fire

The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a West Knoxville house fire. Crews called to the 6600 block of Vance Road this morning (Tuesday) and found heavy smoke coming from the home. The home suffered heavy fire, water, and smoke damage and no working smoke detectors were in the home. The residents made it out before…MORE

Deadline to Register to Vote in Knox County Primary Election and Presidential Preference Primary is Next Week

Deadline to Register to Vote in Knox County Primary Election and Presidential Preference Primary is Next Week

Important Dates, Deadlines, and Frequently Asked Questions from the Knox County Election Commission REGISTERING TO VOTE The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary & Knox County Primary election is Monday, February 5, 2024. Voters can register: As of Sunday, January 28, 2024, Knox County has 299,269 registered voters.                              PUBLIC…MORE

THP: Pedestrian Killed in Greene County Crash

THP: Pedestrian Killed in Greene County Crash

Greene County, TN (WOKI) A pedestrian dies after a crash on Newport Highway in Greene County Monday morning. A preliminary crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol states a 2005 BMW 325 was heading north on the highway when it crested a hill in the 4900 block. The report indicates the BMW “was at the…MORE

Voter Registration Deadline for TN Primary Fast Approaching

Voter Registration Deadline for TN Primary Fast Approaching

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming March 5 Presidential Preference Primary and Knox County Primary elections is fast approaching. That deadline is Monday, February 5, 2024. There are several ways you can register to vote: Knox County has over 299,000 registered voters. For more information on elections, visit www.knoxvotes.org or call 865-215-2480.MORE

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jamestown

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jamestown

TBI News January 29,2024 At the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Sunday night involving officers with the Jamestown Police Department. Preliminary information indicates that just after 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Rugby Avenue…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal, Wrong-Way Crash on I-640

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal, Wrong-Way Crash on I-640

Knoxville Police are investigating a wrong-way, fatal crash on I-640. It happened early yesterday (Sunday) morning. Officers were called to a multi-car crash on I-640 East near Western Avenue minutes prior to being told about a car traveling in the wrong-direction. Preliminary investigation says that a Honda sedan was driving west on I-640 East when…MORE

KCSO: Gibbs Middle School Student in Custody after Threats of Mass Violence

KCSO: Gibbs Middle School Student in Custody after Threats of Mass Violence

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Gibbs Middle School student is taken into custody Friday afternoon after threats of mass violence. Knox County Sheriff’s Office officials confirming that thesuspect is an 11-year-old sixth-grade student at Gibbs Middle. As the suspect is a minor, no additional information is currently available. Officials say this latest incident is unrelated to…MORE

TBI Issues Endangered Child Alert for Teen Who May be Armed with Weapon

TBI Issues Endangered Child Alert for Teen Who May be Armed with Weapon

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issues an “Endangered Child Alert” Friday afternoon for a teen out of Knoxville who may be armed with a weapon. TBI officials say 16-year-old Donovan Smith has a known medical condition and is believed to be without his medication. They say Smith was last seen wearing a…MORE