Category Archives: Local News
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating the Cause of an East Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire that causes significant damage to an East Knoxville home.Crews called to the 3500 block of Skyline Drive last night (Thursday) and found the...
Oct 13, 2023
Funeral Services Announced for Gibbs High School Graduate Killed in Army Transport Accident
A memorial service for Gibbs High School Graduate Army Specialist Jeremy Evans who died in Alaska when a transport vehicle flipped is scheduled.Evans was one of the two soldiers killed. His unit has p...
Oct 13, 2023
Knoxville Police Identify Victim in MLK Jr. Avenue Shooting
(Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department Thursday identified the victim of a fatal shooting Monday, October 9 in East Knoxville.KPD officials say the shooting happened on th...
Oct 12, 2023
KCHD will Observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
KCHD, Partners to Observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Knoxville, Tenn. - The Knox County Health Department and several community partners are holding their seventh observation ...
Oct 12, 2023
Dog is Rescued from Sevier County Cave after Being Trapped with a Wild Animal
Several East Tennessee agencies rescue a trapped dog from a cave with a surprise guest with him.The Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department says the dog, Charlie, was found 40 feet deep down an extrem...
Oct 12, 2023
Knoxville Police Complete an Important Task in a Cold Case from 1989 in the Murder of a KPD Officer
KPD NEWS RELEASE: KPD Completes FARO Scan in Connection to 1989 Murder of KPD Officer Tony WilliamsThe Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit is continuing its investigation into the 1989 murder of...
Oct 12, 2023
TDOT Alerting Motorists to Increased Traffic as More Construction Takes Place on Alcoa Highway
TDOT alerts motorists to plan for upcoming construction on Alcoa Hwy (Courtesy: WVLT / Madison Newman)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Motorists should expect more traffic on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115...
Oct 11, 2023
CCSO: Investigation Underway after Six Inmates Overdose at County Jail
(Frankly Media)Campbell County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after six inmates in the Campbell County Jail are believed to have overdosed.Campbell County Sheriff’s Office officials say...
Oct 11, 2023
Tennessee National Guard Unit Departing to Help Secure Southern Border
More than 125 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard's 1175th Transportation Company departed Tennessee Wednesday, October 11, on the first leg of a year-long deployment to the Southwest border.Th...
Oct 11, 2023
Governor Bill Lee Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Those Killed in Israel – Hamas War
Governor Bill Lee says flags in Tennessee will fly at half-staff for the rest of the week to honor the people who died in the Israel-Hamas conflict.The most recent bout of violence began after a Hamas...
Oct 11, 2023
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