Category Archives: Local News

(Credit: Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An ex-officer with the Knoxville Police Department pleads “not guilty” Monday to federal child pornography charges, setting the stage for a jury...

Police in Jefferson County are searching for a robbery suspect in Strawberry Plains and asking for the public’s help.Police were called to the Roadside Market and Deli in the 2300 block of West ...

The National Park Service is requesting the public's help in identifying those responsible for the start of the Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.The initial investigation...

An investigation is underway following a fatal fire in South Knox County.Rural Metro was called to the 4200 block of Eddington at Beechmont last night (Sunday) and found a camper trailer fully involve...

Christmas in the city at Knoxville’s Safety City begins tomorrow (Tuesday).It will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 165 South Concord Street. Dates and times are subject to change for weather. G...

Knox County to host 25th annual Holiday Festival of Lights at the Cove in December. (Courtesy: Knox County)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will flip the switch to open the 25th ann...

KFD firefighters battle fire in the 2200 block of McCalla Avenue Wednesday. (Courtesy: KFD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A home in East Knoxville suffers heavy fire damage and a partial roof collapse due to an...

Escaped sex crimes suspect caught. Sean Williams, 52 (Courtesy: TBI)Greene County, TN (WOKI) On the run for more than a month, the hunt for a man wanted on numerous sex charges including rape of a chi...

Sean Williams, 52 (Courtesy: TBI)Pinellas County, FL (WOKI) Just days after a former Johnson City businessman and accused child rapist was spotted in western North Carolina, authorities announce the f...

Brandon Howard, 37 (LCSO)Loudon County, TN (WOKI) A Georgia murder suspect’s time on the run ends early Tuesday morning with his arrest in East Tennessee.Loudon County Sheriff’s Office off...