Category Archives: Local News
An Investigation is Underway Following an Apartment Fire that Claimed the Life of Several Animals
An investigation is underway after several animals die in an Apartment Fire in Montgomery Village.Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the scene Friday and found heavy smoke coming from the ...
Sep 11, 2023
Man Dead after Claiborne County Stabbing, Sheriff Says
When deputies arrived, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was reportedly stabbed to death Friday mo...
Sep 8, 2023
KPD: Five Arrested in Overdose Death Investigation
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Five people are arrested Thursday following the execution of a search warrant at a home in the 1500 block of Minnesota Avenue.Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say th...
Sep 8, 2023
BCSO: Body Found in Fort Loudoun Lake Identified
The Blount Special Operations Response Team recovered the body. (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 9/8: One of two bodies found in Fort Loudon Lake last week has been identified.The Blount Co...
Sep 8, 2023
TDOT Announcing Two Road Construction Projects that will Have an Impact on Traffic
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says a road construction project on Lovell Road in Knox County will have a temporary impact on traffic.Beginning Sunday there will be lane closures on Lovell...
Sep 8, 2023
Country Music Artist Zach Bryan Arrested
Photo courtesy of WVLTCountry music artist Zach Bryan is arrested in Oklahoma.Bryan confirmed this in a statement on his social media pages. Bryan says he "had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Pa...
Sep 8, 2023
TBI: Man Dies Following Multi-County Police Chase and Standoff in Loudon County
Suspect vehicle in police chase on September 7 (Courtesy: KCSO)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A man is dead after leading Knox County deputies on a multi-county chase Thursday, prompting a standoff with...
Sep 7, 2023
Former Anderson Co. School Officer Takes Plea Deal in Inappropriate Conduct Case
James Lawson, 36 (Courtesy: Anderson County Sheriff’s Office)Clinton, TN (WOKI) A former Anderson County school resource officer takes a plea deal Thursday after allegedly "engaging in inappropr...
Sep 7, 2023
Battle of Mogadishu Honorary Run in Knoxville with Soldiers who Participated in Attendance
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe 30-year anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu, also known as Operation Gothic Serpent, is approaching.The battle was made into a book and movie commonly know as Black Hawk D...
Sep 7, 2023
Big Changes in the Works for Knoxville’s Iconic Sunsphere
Knoxville’s Sunsphere (Courtesy: Visit Knoxville)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Big changes are in-the-works for Knoxville's most iconic structure: the Sunsphere.The showpiece in World’s Fair Park i...
Sep 5, 2023
