Category Archives: Local News
KPD: Suspects on the Loose after Carjacking USPS Truck at Gunpoint
(Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men suspected of robbing a USPS truck Wednesday morning are on the loose.Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded around 10:00 a.m. to the 2...
Dec 06, 2023
Knoxville Man Hits Officer’s Car, Leads Police on Chase Before Being Detained, Report Says
Demarcus Montay Montgomery, 30 (Courtesy: JIMS)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is facing multiple charges including assaulting an officer after he reportedly almost hit one with his car before le...
Dec 06, 2023
Medic Has a Critical Need for O- Blood Donors and Have Several Events Throughout December
MEDIC Regional Blood Center is celebrating the Holiday Season as Blood Product Demand Increases.Right now, medic has a critical need for O negative donors who will receive a $15 e-gift card if they do...
Dec 06, 2023
TVA Looking to Reach the Country’s Goal of Being Net Zero by 2050 with Proposed Clinch River Nuclear Reactor
Photo courtesy of WVLTTennessee Valley Authority continues to work with the federal government and other countries to bring a new style of nuclear reactor to the states.TVA president Jeff Lyash said, ...
Dec 06, 2023
Knox County to Update Floodplain Maps
Thanks to federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding, Knox County is embarking on a community-led hydrological survey to remap eight stream corridors, with a specific focus on enhancing accuracy and u...
Dec 06, 2023
East Tennessee Crime Stoppers is Asking for Help to Find Two Men Suspected of Theft and Credit Card Fraud
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to identify two men accused of stealing a purse and using one of the victims credit cards to purchase items at a Walmart.The pair reportedly sto...
Dec 06, 2023
Authorities Asking for Help to Identify a Suspect Accused of Stealing for a South Knoxville Walgreens
Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Crime Stoppers are asking for your help to find a man suspected of stealing from a South Knoxville Walgreens.The man walked into the store on Chapman Highway on Dec...
Dec 06, 2023
Former Scott County Volunteer Fire Chief Accused of Stealing Nearly $14K from Department
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office said former fire chief Austin Lewallen stole money from his volunteer fire department beginning in May 2022. (Courtesy: Tennessee Comptroller's Office)Helenwoo...
Dec 05, 2023
Knox County Junior Commissioner Program Enters Second Year, Applications Open
The Junior Commissioner program is open to any Knox County high school junior or senior at public, private or home schools. (Courtesy: Knox County)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Junior Commissio...
Dec 05, 2023
UT Vols Defensive Lineman is Taken Into Custody Following Traffic Stop
Photo courtesy of UT Athletics University of Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. is detained by Knoxville police after a traffic stop at Western Avenue and 11th Street.It happened yesterday (...
Dec 05, 2023
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