Category Archives: Local News

Knoxville Police Arrest Attempted First-Degree Murder Suspect

Knoxville Police Arrest Attempted First-Degree Murder Suspect

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 25-year-old Knoxville man is in custody and facing multiple charges following a domestic dispute early Thursday morning. KPD officials say Steffon Green was arrested Friday afternoon, January 26 after being found at the Big Oak Apartments on Middlebrook Pike. Police were searching for Green after he reportedly ran over a woman…MORE

TBI Identifies Rocky Top fire Victim, Fire Officials Say Blaze Not Set Intentionally

TBI Identifies Rocky Top fire Victim, Fire Officials Say Blaze Not Set Intentionally

Rocky Top, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the victim in Tuesday’s deadly apartment fire in Rocky Top. TBI officials say 69-year-old Danny Cecil Parks died in the fire which broke out early Tuesday morning on Main Street. That fire also leaving several people without a home. The investigation remains ongoing into the…MORE

Blount County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Missing Man

Blount County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Missing Man

Maryville, TN (WOKI) Investigators with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help in locating a missing Maryville man. They are hoping to locate 33 year-old Arden James Geist of Maryville who was last seen on January 7 around 3:00 p.m. leaving the Food City on East Broadway on foot. BCSO officials say Geist…MORE

A Newport Man is Arrest on Drug Charges Following Police Pursuit

The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office says Christopher Finchum was arrested following a drug investigation after a brief car pursuit in the Edwina Area yesterday (Thursday). A Newport man is arrested after a short police chase. Finchum is charged with multiple drug charges and evading arrest among other charges. The investigation is ongoing.MORE

Knoxville Fire Investigators Arrest 2 People in Apartment Fire

Knoxville Fire Investigators Arrest 2 People in Apartment Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two people are arrested Tuesday in connection with an apartment fire in North Knoxville earlier this month. Knoxville Fire Department officials say the fire occurred on January 11 on Mystic River Way at the Holston Ridge Apartments complex. Fire investigators determined the fire was intentionally set and arrested 48 year-old Wendy Ann…MORE

Chihuahuas Rescued from Storage Unit Up for Adoption in Morristown

Chihuahuas Rescued from Storage Unit Up for Adoption in Morristown

Morristown, TN (WOKI) There’s good news Thursday out of Morristown: 17 chihuahuas that were rescued from a storage unit back in December are now up for adoption. In December, animal control said they found the dogs unattended in a storage unit, and they showed visible signs of neglect and abuse. Officials with the Morristown Hamblen…MORE

East TN Coach Suspended after DUI Arrest, School Says

East TN Coach Suspended after DUI Arrest, School Says

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) An East Tennessee high school basketball coach is suspended after getting a DUI. According to Jefferson County High School, head boys basketball coach Andy Hill was arrested Tuesday night. He is charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a crash. School officials say injuries were minor. Hill is…MORE